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
Trace of the Flames
Elane Lyrics
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We dance the dark ones,
We dance the dark ones away.
Leave all those things behind,
We move in thyme fog.
Dive in the fire-wind.
The light of the torches,
Will never end;
So try to reach heaven.
The trace of the flames,
The light of the torches.
That will never end;
So try to reach heaven… I know…
All fairies dance with us.
We let us fall,
We let us fall in the wind.
And when I cry for you;
Will you stay here,
Will you stay here when I ask?
Trace of the flames,
The light of the torches,
Will never end;
So try to reach heaven.
The trace of the flames,
The light of the torches.
That will never end;
So try to reach heaven… I know…
The song "Trace of the Flames" by Elane is a poetic description of a night-time celebration where a group of people dance away their troubles and let themselves be absorbed into the fire-wind. The lyrics describe the endless red sky and the fairies that dance with the celebrants. They are urged to forget their worries and move in time with the fog, allowing themselves to fall away in the wind.
The chorus of the song describes the trace of the flames and the light of the torches which will never end. The suggestion is that by participating in this celebration, the people can try to reach heaven. The singer asks a question about staying together in times of difficulty and sadness, perhaps alluding to the temporary nature of the celebration but ultimately expressing a desire for a more permanent togetherness.
The song could be interpreted as an invitation to let go of our problems and worries and join in collective joy and celebration. It also speaks to the power of ritual and the importance of community in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Sky is so endless and red.
The sky is very vast and red in color.
We dance the dark ones,
We are dancing away our sorrows and the dark memories.
We dance the dark ones away.
Our dancing will help us forget the dark memories and sorrows of the past.
Leave all those things behind,
Forget all the worries and problems of the past.
We move in thyme fog.
We move in the midst of the fog that represents our current state of confusion.
Dive in the fire-wind.
We will throw ourselves into the uncertain future with courage and determination.
Trace of the flames,
The aftermath of a huge event that may or may not have been good but has left a lasting, influential memory.
The light of the torches,
The flames of the people, which will light the way for us towards a better future.
Will never end;
This passion towards the better future will never die out.
So try to reach heaven.
We should strive towards a better future and reach our goals.
All fairies dance with us.
All joyous spirits and entities are with us in our journey towards a better future.
We let us fall,
We let ourselves sink into the ecstasy of the moment.
We let us fall in the wind.
We let ourselves fall into the uncertain future with the completion of every moment.
And when I cry for you;
When I feel helpless, I will need your help.
Will you stay here,
Will you be there to help me.
Will you stay here when I ask?
Will you stand by me and support me through tough times.
So try to reach heaven.
Above all else, strive for a bright and fulfilling future.
The trace of the flames,
The memories of our past hardships that have marked us forever.
The light of the torches.
The passions and energies of the people surrounding us that inspire and motivate us.
That will never end;
These memories and passions will be with us for the remainder of our lives.
So try to reach heaven… I know…
Let's try our best to reach for a brighter future, and do so with confidence.
Contributed by Eliana W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lifemusicandnature
beautiful! absolutely adorable!
Constanza A.L
This song is so special, a portal to a magic cloudy night...
Claudia Langels
Das 1. Video, das ich von Elane gesehen habe und einer der Gründe dafür, dass ich Fan geworden bin. Musikalisch und visuell fantastisch, kraftvoll, romantisch, einfach in jeder Hinsicht perfekt! :D
Seht Euch dringend auch den neuesten Schatz aus dem Hause ELANE an:
http://www.elane-music.com/Seiten/deutschfinal.html
mirtschi
muß grad lachen, daß ich den Channel von euch Elaniern erst jetzt find :) Aber das Video gefällt mir!