'Striking new talent Ed Prosek brings a modern authenticity, passion and originality to the British Singer-Songwriter scene and is quickly establishing himself as an up and coming artist with serious prospects for the future.
In 2010, California native Ed Prosek brought his original flavor of orchestral folk music to Brighton. The son of an Opera composer, his musical talents emerged from a formal classical background, including years of study at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and a stint with the notable Magik*Magik Orchestra. His current project is the culmination of his classical prowess and savvy pop sensibilities; producing a sound that transcends labels or the boundaries of genre. Accompanied by a seven-piece band and a string quartet, his most recent work, his re-imagination of Paul Simon’s classic: ‘Homeward Bound’ has been featured as the soundtrack to the newest Cathedral City ad campaign. His debut release, ‘California’, having sold several thousand copies since its release in June 2012, has established Ed as an artist to watch out for in the coming year. With his upcoming tour and follow up EP to be released Spring, 2013, the excitement and anticipation is building along with his dedicated and ever expanding fanbase.'
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Elena
Ed Prosek Lyrics
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where her boundaries are drawn
and I can't keep for long I know
and from the time I was young
she held my heart with her tongue
and I made my clothes with the lies she spun
But if it wasn't for her, I'd still have my head in the dirt
And it killed me to watch her leave us and it killed me to watch her go
So take my best wishes if you won't take me with you
Oh they don't do me no good at home
And the world can be vicious if your armor's all and used
So don't forget no matter what nothing can stop me loving you
Don't forget no matter what nothing can stop me loving you
woah woah
And so she ravels her life through the highway line
In a patchwork that covers a countryside
And she's headed out west
Because she knows its the best
And I won't stop her cuz I love her
And she won't stay and so she left
So take my best wishes if you won't take me with you
Oh they don't do me no good at home
And the world can be vicious if your armor's all and used
So don't forget no matter what nothing can stop me loving you
Don't forget no matter what nothing can stop me loving you
woah woah
(da da da)
In Ed Prosek's "Elena," the singer reflects on his relationship with a woman named Elena. There is a sense of tension and uncertainty in the relationship, as represented by the line on Elena's palm where her boundaries are drawn. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that Elena helped him escape the metaphorical "dirt" and lies that he was trapped in. However, Elena ultimately leaves and sets out on a journey "out west."
The singer expresses his love and support for Elena, even if she won't take him with her. He wishes her the best with his heartfelt words, knowing that the world can be unforgiving with its viciousness. The chorus is a repetition of the phrase, "Don't forget no matter what nothing can stop me loving you," emphasizing the strength of the singer's love for Elena.
The lyrics in "Elena" evoke feelings of nostalgia, heartbreak, and hope. The singer's emotional journey highlights the complexities of love and loss. The use of metaphors such as the line on Elena's palm and patchwork covering the countryside adds depth to the song's meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Well there's a line on her palm
There's a line on her hand that represents her boundaries
where her boundaries are drawn
The line on her palm represents where her boundaries are
and I can't keep for long I know
The singer knows that he can't keep violating her boundaries for long
and from the time I was young
The artist has known her for a long time, since he was young
she held my heart with her tongue
She has had a hold on the artist's heart through her words
and I made my clothes with the lies she spun
The singer has been living in deception because of the lies she told
But if it wasn't for her, I'd still have my head in the dirt
Without her influence, the singer may not have had the opportunities he has now
And it killed me to watch her leave us and it killed me to watch her go
The artist is hurt by her leaving, and he had to watch her go
So take my best wishes if you won't take me with you
The artist wishes her the best, even if she can't take him with her
Oh they don't do me no good at home
The artist's best wishes don't benefit him when she's gone
And the world can be vicious if your armor's all and used
The world can be cruel if you don't properly protect yourself
So don't forget no matter what nothing can stop me loving you
The artist unconditionally loves her, no matter what happens
And so she ravels her life through the highway line
She travels along the highway, stitching together pieces of her life
In a patchwork that covers a countryside
Her life's patchwork metaphorically covers the countryside
And she's headed out west
She's going out west
Because she knows its the best
She knows that going out west is the best for her
And I won't stop her cuz I love her
The artist won't stop her from leaving because he loves her
And she won't stay and so she left
She won't stay and has left
Don't forget no matter what nothing can stop me loving you
The singer will always love her, no matter what happens
woah woah
repetitive vocalizations
Writer(s): Eduard Prosek
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it is sweet everyday in a fragile heart