Elegeion arose from the ashes of the underground Australian Black Metal band Greydawn in 1995 under the name Transcendence, consisting of Anthony Kwan and James Wallbridge. Although Elegeion's style predominantly reflects that of mournful doom, many of the early tracks were in fact written and played in black metal style throughout 1993-1994 with Greydawn.
1996 saw the release of the demo of epic proportions "Induction to eternal rest..." which gave rise to interest from several European labels, tape traders and magazines worldwide. 1997 saw the demo's release on MCD by Candlelight Records under the title "Odyssey into darkness" and the new band name Elegeion. The EP was aptly described as "gothic / classical metal with the emphasis on trance-like, hypnotic riffs with powerful operatic female vocals and mournful violins". Subsequent reviews and advertising followed in both mainstream and underground fanzines worldwide. Sales of the demo were in excess of 2000 units.
In 1998/99, rehearsal and demo tapes of the new album were recorded. In 2000, differences in musical direction resulted in Elegeion consisting solely of Anthony, although past collaborations with James still feature in recent works. With a lack of Australian musicians who sympathized with this direction in music, the rest of the line up consists of Dieudonnee on vocals and session musicians on drums / percussion, cello and violin. Having undying passion and conviction behind the concept and direction of Elegeion, Anthony believes that working solo with selected musicians who are masters of their trade has proven to be the strongest and most effective line-up yet.
The year 2000 saw Elegeion travel interstate and enter the supreme Nesci Recordings studio for two months to record the ultra-emotive epic album "Through the Eyes of Regret". Recorded, mixed and produced by the eccentric old man Tony Nesci, of Henry Rollins, Chalice and Long Voyage Back fame, the album has a world standard production, full of warmth and character.
In 2002, Elegeion recorded an as yet unreleased single entitled "For Blacker Things", featuring a temporary regression back to black metal roots, with guest vocals by ex-Greydawn and Hellspawn vocalist Morbius Warseth.
2003-2004 saw a creative collaboration with Dieudonnee and former member James, which resulted in Elegeion re-entering Nesci Studios in March to record their 3rd epic "The Last Moment". The album takes you deeper into the bands unrelenting descent into the boundless pit of despair. And, although like the Loch ness Monster, this band rarely raise their heads above the black murky depths to bring an offering to the surface, you will see that this new chapter in the Elegeion journey is well worth the wait. It features supreme artwork by Travis Smith of Katatonia, Death and Opeth fame, Justin Hartwig from Chalice on lead guitar and exceptional violin and cello passages.
The quest of Elegeion is to transcend all existing boundaries of aestheticism, capture the darkest of all emotions and delve through the forgotten recesses of the mind. This music is for those seeking to surpass the musical ambit and redefine its boundaries. Although this quest may never be ultimately achieved, it will never be abandoned. Hopefully, it can only inspire and temporarily satisfy the ears of those searching for the ultimate emotive experience...but until then, listen...
Confusion
Elegeion Lyrics
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How was I ever meant to know? - In my arms
Since then my life has gone so slow - I need more
I need and end to all this woe - Want you back
I think you're all that you cared for me - Go far from here
When things were good, you closed your doors - Don't come back
Now that I'm gone, you need me more - Stay away
Speech
Light only makes shadow
Is only for hearing
Do you understand?
Words
Night is all I know
I do not know
I don't understand
Blood
Hope is born out of struggle
Is only for bleeding
Can you read my mind?
Endure
Endure and then you go
And then you go
Tell me what I know
The lyrics of Elegeion's "Confusion" seem to revolve around the themes of lost love and longing. The opening line "How could I ever let you go" implies that the singer regrets letting go of someone they loved. They long for the person to return to them, pleading "Come back to me" and "In my arms". The next few lines suggest that the aftermath of the breakup has made the singer's life slow and painful, and they desire an end to their "woe". However, as the song progresses, the tone changes, and the singer begins to resent the person they once longed for. They feel like the person only cared for them when things were good, and now that they're gone, the person needs them more. The singer expresses that they will ignore the person and have lost them. The following lines, which appear to be a speech, are more cryptic, but they seem to express feelings of confusion and struggle. The final lines "Endure and then you go, tell me what I know" suggest that the singer is resigned to endure the pain of the loss and doesn't fully understand their own feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
How could I ever let you go?
I can't bear to be without you, come back to me
How was I ever meant to know?
I had no way of predicting that you would leave
Since then my life has gone so slow
My life has lost its vibrancy without you; I need more
I need an end to all this woe
I want you back to put an end to my sadness
I think you're all that you cared for me
I realize now that you only cared for yourself; go far from here
When things were good, you closed your doors
You only wanted me around when it suited you; don't come back
Now that I'm gone, you need me more
You took me for granted and now regret losing me; stay away
And now it's you I will ignore
I've lost you and have no more use for you
Speech
Words that are spoken
Light only makes shadow
With light comes darkness, there can't be one without the other
Is only for hearing
Words can only be heard, not seen or touched
Do you understand?
Can you comprehend what I'm saying?
Night is all I know
I'm in a dark place emotionally and can't see a way out
I do not know
I'm lost and don't have any answers
I don't understand
I can't comprehend why things turned out this way
Hope is born out of struggle
In difficult times, hope can help us carry on
Is only for bleeding
In order to hope, one must first suffer
Can you read my mind?
Can you understand the pain I'm going through?
Endure and then you go
We must endure hardships in life, and then move on
And then you go
After pain and struggle, we must let go and move forward
Tell me what I know
I'm unsure of what I believe anymore
Contributed by Addison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alejandroarielalderete7721
Extraordinario..que belleza!
@dogbreath9782
oh shit! this is bomb!!
@posmoderno666
amazing...
@vahrzawofficialtracks
Hey guys/girls! ELEGEION have a brand new song up recorded during 2010 called 'REIGNSTORM'. Check it out! Cheers. Scotty: Lead Guitar (ELEGEION & VAHRZAW)