Since the formation in 2001 the band grew from a solo project to a band with 5 members. The first to join was Skaldir who joined Joran in 2001 and was in the band for two years. In 2002 Katrin was added to the band. And in 2004 Nico joined and Skaldir rejoined after two years of abscence.
Sound: Mainly ethereal supported by ac. guitar, tinwhistle, low whistle, violin and cello. Elane's sound also includes elements of darkwave and medieval music.
Similar artists: Chandeen, Unto Ashes, Eridu Arcane
Releases:
2002: Der Nachtwald [CD demo]
2004: The Fire of Glenvore [CD, Kalinkaland]
2005: Love Can't Wait [CD EP, Kalinkaland]
2006: Lore of Nén [CD, Distinct (CMS)]
2008: The Silver Falls [CD, Curzweyhl Records]
2011: Arcane [CD, Curzweyhl Records]
Homepage: http://elane-music.com/
Fanclub: http://www.elane-fanclub.de.vu
On and On
Elane Lyrics
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Accompanied by moon and stars.
He found the path,
The secret tale was true.
On and on,
Have faith, be strong.
And find the place,
On and on,
Have faith, be strong.
And find the place,
From ancient tales.
The ancient pathway led to,
Myriads of tiny sparks.
In hollow boles they lived,
To tell from travelers' hearts.
On and on,
Have faith, be strong.
And find the place,
From ancient tales.
On and on,
Have faith, be strong.
And find the place,
From ancient tales.
On and on, you'd faith, were strong,
And found the place from ancient tales.
On and on, have faith, be strong,
To leave this place from ancient tales.
The lyrics of "On And On" by Elane paint a mystical picture of a journey through the night guided by the moon and stars. The singer of the song is following an ancient pathway to a secret place mentioned in tales that only a few have dared to venture towards. As he rides through the night, he discovers tiny sparks that are residing in the hollow boles that seem to light up his way. These sparks seem to come from the stories of travelers who came before him.
The song invites the listener to have faith and be strong during their own journey, mirroring the singer's journey towards self-discovery. The song's lyrics convey a sense of wonder and curiosity, as if the singer is not sure what he will find at the end of his journey but is eager to discover it nonetheless. The song's theme suggests that the journey towards self-discovery is often a lonely one, but with patience and perseverance, it can be a rewarding one.
Line by Line Meaning
Though night's grey veil he rode,
He rode through the darkness of the night, covered by the veil of grey, accompanied only by the moon and stars.
Accompanied by moon and stars.
The only companions he had on his journey were the moon and stars in the sky.
He found the path,
He was able to find his way on the journey.
The secret tale was true.
The secret story or legend he had heard and followed turned out to be true.
On and on,
The journey continued without stopping.
Have faith, be strong.
To succeed in the journey, he must have faith in himself and his abilities and be strong in the face of any challenges.
And find the place,
The ultimate goal of the journey is to find a particular place.
From ancient tales.
The knowledge of this place comes from old, historical stories or legends.
The ancient pathway led to,
The old path he followed guided him to a certain location.
Myriads of tiny sparks.
In this location, there were many tiny lights or flickers.
In hollow boles they lived,
These tiny lights or sparks lived in small holes or hollow spaces.
To tell from travelers' hearts.
These lights or sparks were believed to have knowledge or the ability to sense the intentions of travelers who came to this location.
On and on, you'd faith, were strong,
If someone continued their journey without stopping, having faith and strength throughout.
And found the place from ancient tales.
They would be able to reach the place that was told about in the old stories or legends.
To leave this place from ancient tales.
Once the place was found, the next step would be to leave, moving on to the next part of the journey.
Contributed by Maya O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.