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2004 was the year we first heard from ELA: Sony/BMG released ‘Out Of My Universe’, ELA’s debut CD with her former band Com`N`Rail. This was followed by numerous concerts, nationwide support shows in Germany – and then in 2006 the split between lead singer ELA and the formation Com`N`Rail occurred.
Her solo debut album ‘Passion’ came out in June 2008 on ‘NoCut’ (Twilight/ Soulfood distr.) and clearly transmitted ELA’s message: that her true calling was music – just like the CD title so aptly states. In listening to the brilliant and well-arranged songs of her solo CD the many good reviews and positive media feedback also proved the artist right. Once the album had been released, everything picked up speed: the first single ‘Little Lies’ made it onto several radio playlists, and stayed on for several weeks. For the second release, the single ‘Bleed’, a video was done. Not just your average music clip, as it was shot on a castle and hence had a mystical touch to it. Quote ELA : „I’m a huge fan of castles, and it was my utmost wish to film on the historic grounds of a fortress. Just the masonry is ever so fascinating, and for a song like ‚Bleed’ I couldn’t have imagined any other location“.
Then, a local newspaper that had also reported about the filming for the video clip ‘Bleed’, decided to ask their readers in an online poll, which song off of the album ‘Passion’ would be their favourite summer tune. Once all songs were online readers unanimously voted the track ‘Out Of Time’ as their hit candidate (Let me get back to you about this, later.)
Those who know ELA, are also aware that she is fuelled by a restlessness, and a desire for constant progress. That’s why, in summer 2008, ELA presented her song material in a much rockier arrangement, a heavier fashion. Says ELA: „The atmosphere in a studio is different to the one on stage, where you’re being swept away by the energy of your fans. Before you pick a song for an album, you work for weeks on that tune until it is to your perfect liking. However, and I think I speak for many of my musician colleagues here, after a while you may dislike this song and/or you suddenly get new ideas for it. Music has a lot to do with emotions, so I think that your own feelings play a major role here. When you know that you’re due to play live shows, it gets you in a different mood, you feel changed. I can only speak for myself, but I felt an overpowering urge to bring these songs across way harder – well, I guess, I simply wanted to ROCK more”
But not only was the live segment due for a change…
When ELA heard an instrumental piece by Juergen ‘JR’ Blackmore during a radio interview in Hamburg, she was absolutely smitten by the way he played the guitar. It was the same day she got news from her record label that ‘Out Of Time’ was chosen as a summer hit song in an online poll (I told you I’d get back to you on this one).
Suddenly a light bulb went on. ELA, whilst in the radio studio, knew she had to work with guitarist Blackmore for this song and ask him. Planned in this minute, put into action in the next: that’s ELA!
Upon returning home that night, she wrote an e-mail to Blackmore, he said yes and only two weeks later an even more personal style had been added to the upcoming single ‘Out Of Time’.
The result was released October-17, 2008 in the form of a ‘Out Of Time’ special EP featuring three further brand new rock tracks: ‘Dynamite’, ‘Mad About Your Love’ plus a version of ‘Queen of the Deep’, originally by British hard rock band UFO.
ELA’s record label NoCut was so delighted by the collaboration between ELA and Juergen ‘JR’ Blackmore, they decided to produce a video clip – shot in legendary rock club Headbangers Ballroom in Hamburg – in adequate rock manner. Juergen ‘JR’ Blackmore was impressed by rock lady ELA (she’s true to her song like ‘Dynamite’ on stage), and he agreed to accompany her on the extensive promotion tour, they gave interviews for press, radio and TV. The video clip ‘Out Of Time’ and ELA was played on many German music channels such as iMusic1 TV, Hit24, Deluxe TV and Streetclip.Tv. Again, reviews from print and online media for ‘Out Of Time’-EP were more than satisfying: the EP scored an average 8 of maximum 10 points!
But clearly, this couldn’t be the end of it: Driven by ambition and progress – as we all know ELA now – she spent her time not just giving interviews, but she went into the recording studio yet again! Quote ELA: “Yes, the last couple of months may have been strenuous, but they were also truly rewarding. It was a lot of fun to drive from one radio or TV station to the next and take all the impressions in, but mostly I was extremely happy to receive so much encouraging feedback to my music, and this honestly gave me a lot of power, which you can all discover in my latest creation called ‘Make My Day’.
All too true!
In the meantime, record indie ZYX Music had by now become aware of ELA, and they picked one of her songs for a CD sampler released on their sub label ‘RockUP’. Impressed by ELA’s new album, they right away made the K-Town resident an offer she simply couldn’t refuse. As a result, early this May 2009, ELA’s new baby ‘Make My Day’ is due to be released by RockUP/ZYX Music.
The recent CD convinces with first class songs such as ‘Who’, ‘I don’t Mind’ and ‘Love’. These are classic rock arrangements and stunningly rich vocals, emphasized by a modern wall of sound, that features versatile sometimes even metal-like guitar riffs. ‘Right For The Devil’, for instance, is an ingenious track, you ‘see’ it performed live at once – a pure blast for fans of Head banging. ELA shares her feelings with us all along the line, and this is what makes her voice so expressive and stirring throughout the album. But where there is bona fide rock, a heart wrenching ballad is an absolute must: ‘When Love’s Gone’, is sung remarkably and so touchingly it hits you like a hammer and then breaks your heart. And off to the next one – with songs like ‘Rise To Fall’ and ‘One Wish’ and our motto:
Are You Ready For Rock?
Übersetzung: Stephanie Pierre
I Don't Mind
Ela Lyrics
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A certain way to you
You drive me up the walls
I am so bound to fall in deep
In admiration
Of constellations
I'd move the mountains for you
Follow me to Mars why don't we go far?
Let's make the journey long prolific in time
Follow me downtown we'll just dance around
And I don't know why I'm feeling this way
Maybe the reason consist of that and where we go
I'm falling down down down
Deep in love
You're so desired
And so inquired
I'd roam the ends of this earth with you
Yet still I don't know why
Follow me to Mars why don't we go far?
Let's make the journey long prolific in time
Follow me to Spain we'll release the pain
And I don't know why I'm feeling this way
(I'm falling down)
And I don't know why I'm feeling this way
Follow me to Mars why don't we go far?
Let's make the journey long prolific in time
Follow me downtown we'll just dance around
And I don't know why I'm feeling this way
And I don't know why I'm feeling this way
And I don't know why I'm feeling this way
And I don't know why I'm falling
And I don't know why I'm feeling this way
And I don't know why I'm feeling this way
And I don't know why I'm feeling this way
I don't know why I'm feeling this way
And I don't know why I'm feeling this way
I don't know why I'm feeling this way
In the song "Why Can't I" by Ela, the lyrics convey the singer's intense feelings of admiration and desire towards someone. The singer expresses that there is a certain quality about this person that captivates them and drives them to the point of obsession. They feel an overwhelming urge to fall deeply in love with this individual, as indicated by the line "You drive me up the walls, I am so bound to fall in deep."
The lyrics also suggest that the singer is willing to go to great lengths for this person. They declare their willingness to move mountains or roam the ends of the earth just to be with them. However, despite their strong feelings and devotion, the singer is perplexed by their own emotions. They are uncertain why they feel this way, as expressed in the repetition of the line "Yet still I don't know why" throughout the song.
The chorus of the song invites the person they desire to embark on various adventures together. The references to Mars and downtown symbolize escapism and freedom. The singer wants to go far with this person, make a long-lasting journey filled with meaningful moments, and release any pain they may have. However, they still cannot fathom why they feel these intense emotions.
The repetition of the line "And I don't know why I'm feeling this way" emphasizes the singer's confusion and inability to comprehend the depth of their emotions. They repeatedly express that they are falling down in love and feeling this way, without understanding why.
Overall, the lyrics of "Why Can't I" reflect the singer's intense admiration and desire for someone, their willingness to go to great lengths for them, and their confusion as to why they feel so strongly. It explores the complexities of emotions and the inability to rationalize love and attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
There seems to be
It appears that there is
A certain way to you
A unique way in which you are
You drive me up the walls
You make me feel overwhelmed and frustrated
I am so bound to fall in deep
I am inevitably going to fall deeply in love
In admiration
With great respect and adoration
Of constellations
Of the stars and celestial bodies
I'd move the mountains for you
I would do anything for you
Yet still I don't know why
But I still cannot understand the reason
Follow me to Mars why don't we go far?
Come with me to Mars, let's explore distant places
Let's make the journey long prolific in time
We should have a journey filled with meaningful experiences
Follow me downtown we'll just dance around
Join me in the city, where we can freely dance
And I don't know why I'm feeling this way
I cannot comprehend the reason for my emotions
Maybe the reason consist of that and where we go
Perhaps the reason lies in the combination of factors and our destinations
I'm falling down down down
I am rapidly and deeply falling in love
Deep in love
Consumed by intense feelings of love
You're so desired
You are highly wanted and sought after
And so inquired
And highly questioned or investigated
I'd roam the ends of this earth with you
I would travel to the farthest corners of the world with you
Follow me to Spain we'll release the pain
Come with me to Spain, where we can let go of our sorrows
And I don't know why I'm feeling this way
I still cannot understand the reason for my emotions
(I'm falling down)
(I am descending into intense emotions)
And I don't know why I'm feeling this way
I am still unable to comprehend the reason for my feelings
And I don't know why I'm feeling this way
I still cannot understand the reason for my emotions
And I don't know why I'm falling
And I still cannot understand why I am falling in love
I don't know why I'm feeling this way
I do not have an understanding of the cause of my emotions
And I don't know why I'm feeling this way
I am still unable to comprehend the reason for my feelings
And I don't know why I'm feeling this way
I still cannot understand the reason for my emotions
I don't know why I'm feeling this way
I do not have an understanding of the cause of my emotions
And I don't know why I'm feeling this way
I am still unable to comprehend the reason for my feelings
I don't know why I'm feeling this way
I do not have an understanding of the cause of my emotions
And I don't know why I'm feeling this way
I am still unable to comprehend the reason for my feelings
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Written by: ANGELA NICOLE MONZON
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