Edenbridge is a symphonic metal band from Austria which was founded as a st… Read Full Bio ↴Edenbridge is a symphonic metal band from Austria which was founded as a studio-project by guitarist/keyboardist Lanvall, bassist Kurt Bednarsky, and vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher in 1998. With the addition of drummer Roland Navratil the line-up was completed for the production of their debut album Sunrise In Eden. Current members are Sabine Edelsbacher (vocals), Lanvall (guitars, keyboards), Frank Bindig (bass), Dominik Sebastian (guitars), and Max Pointner (drums). Former members include Kurt Bednarsky (bass), Georg Edelmann (guitars), Andreas Eibler (guitars), Martin Mayr (guitars), Robert Schoenleitner (guitars), and Sebastian Lanser (drums).

1999

... the recording of Sunrise In Eden took place in the Seagull Music Studio belonging to sound magician Gandalf. In the same year Edenbridge signed a worldwide deal with the German label Massacre Records.

2000

... the CD was mixed in the House of Audio studios (Vanden Plas, Pink Cream 69, D.C. Cooper, Axxis) by Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69). The impressive CD artwork was created by Markus Meyer, who also painted two Nightwish album covers. The album was released on the 25th of September. In February, Georg Edelmann joined the band as a second guitar player. In November/December Edenbridge supported their label mates Axxis and Pink Cream 69 on a European tour.

2001

... Georg Edelmann left the band in January for other prospects and was replaced by Andreas Eibler. Sunrise in Eden was released in all important markets of the world (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, South America, North America).

In July, recording began for the second CD Arcana in the House of Audio studios in Germany. In August "Arcana" was mixed by Dennis Ward and was released on the 19th of November in Europe.

2002

In May, Edenbridge toured Europe for 3 weeks together with Metalium (Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden). Right after the band flew to Seoul, Korea to play in the "International Busan Rock Festival" in front of 20.000 fans as a co-headliner with Sinergy. Kurt Bednarsky left the band right after the tour. Andreas Oberhauser replaced him for 2 shows during the summer. A financial crisis caused the scheduled tour of Brazil to be canceled at the last moment. In November, the 3rd album "Aphelion" was recorded in the House of Audio Studios with Dennis Ward again providing the mixing.

2003

Edenbridge was on European triple headliners tour together with Trail of Tears and Sirenia (Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain). They also performed at the Summer Breeze Festival with Mike Koren on bass.

2004

Edenbridge was well received when for the first time they played in Russia. The live album "A Livetime in Eden" with a bonus DVD was released in August. The 4th studio album "Shine" was recorded in Lanvall's Farpoint Station studio and again in the House of Audio studio with Dennis Ward providing the mixing. The band's UK debut was in September with a show at the legendary Bloodstock festival in Derby, England. The album "Shine" was released in October followed by the single of the title track. Guitar player Andreas Eibler left the band.

2005

Edenbridge was supporting Angra on their European tour together with Manticora. The band played concerts in Italy, Switzerland, Spain, France, and Belgium. 2nd guitarist Martin Mayr joined them for live shows. In October, the band began recording their 5th studio album "The Grand Design" at "Farpoint Station Studio".

2006

"The Grand Design" was mixed at "Thin Ice Studio"/England by Karl Groom (Threshold) and was recorded at Farpoint Station (Austria) by Frank Pitters. In April, the single "For Your Eyes Only" was released (cover version of the James Bond title song). In May, the album "The Grand Design" was released.

2007

Guitarist Robert Schoenleitner left the band and was replaced by Dominik Sebastian from Thirdmoon. Drummer Roland Navratil left the band and was replaced by Sebastian Lanser, but soon he was replaced by Max Pointner, former member of In Slumber and Legacy of Hate.

Discography:

Sunrise In Eden (2000)
Arcana (2001)
Aphelion (2003)
A Livetime In Eden (2004)
Shine (2004)
For Your Eyes Only - EP (2006)
The Grand Design (2006)
My Earth Dream (2008)
Live Earth Dream (2009)
Solitaire (2010)
The Bonding (2013)

Official site: www.edenbridge.org

Take Me Back
Edenbridge Lyrics

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Seems I was sleeping for one thousand years
The wheel of time has turned into the age of tears
How long I am in there I cannot tell for sure
But the flower starts to fade she has to endure

[Chorus]

Take me back from beyond the horizon

For a little while
Let me feel the idea of a sun dance
I will hold my head up high
Just before leaving
Like a raindrop in the sun
Could I believe that I am one

Was it a wonder or a present from above
How should know if I will ever laugh
But time is unyielding it's never standing still
To control the forces that are breaking down my will

[Chorus]

[End Chorus]

Take me back from beyond the horizon
For a little while
Let me feel the idea of a sun dance
I will hold my head up high
Just before leaving
Like a raindrop in the sun

Could I believe that I am
Could I believe that I am gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Edenbridge's "Take Me Back" convey a theme of nostalgia and longing. The song describes someone who has been asleep or dormant for a long time, and upon waking up, they find themselves in an age of tears. The person's lack of understanding of the time they were asleep and their surroundings is evident when the lyrics say, "But the flower starts to fade she has to endure."

The chorus of the song is where the theme of longing comes into play. The person who has been asleep for so long wants to go back to a time where they felt happy and carefree, "Take me back from beyond the horizon. Let me feel the idea of a sun dance." This desire to go back to a happier time is further reinforced in the lines "Just before leaving, like a raindrop in the sun, could I believe that I am one?"

The overall mood of the song is wistful, and the lyrics evoke a sense of melancholy. The singer of the song is trapped in a moment in time where they feel helpless, and they are struggling to find their way back to a time where they felt happy and free.

Line by Line Meaning

Seems I was sleeping for one thousand years
I have been unconscious for a very long time, almost like being asleep for a millennium.

The wheel of time has turned into the age of tears
Time has passed and the world has become a sad and sorrowful place.

How long I am in there I cannot tell for sure
I am unsure of how long I have been in this state of unconsciousness.

But the flower starts to fade she has to endure
The flower symbolizes something precious to me that is starting to wilt away despite enduring through tough times.

Take me back from beyond the horizon
Bring me back from a distant place or state.

For a little while
Even if it's only for a short time.

Let me feel the idea of a sun dance
Allow me to feel the joy of celebration and happiness, like dancing in the sun.

I will hold my head up high
I will be proud and confident.

Just before leaving
Just prior to departing or saying goodbye.

Like a raindrop in the sun
I feel insignificant and powerless compared to the greatness and positivity around me.

Could I believe that I am one
Am I able to believe that I am unique and important?

Was it a wonder or a present from above
Did something amazing or divine happen to me?

How should know if I will ever laugh
I cannot predict if I will ever experience happiness or joy.

But time is unyielding it's never standing still
Time is always moving forward and doesn't wait for anyone.

To control the forces that are breaking down my will
To overcome the things that are weakening my determination and resolve.

Could I believe that I am gone
Do I have the ability to accept that I am no longer here?