Elend is a neoclassical darkwave band from France formed in 1993 by compose… Read Full Bio ↴Elend is a neoclassical darkwave band from France formed in 1993 by composers and multi-instrumentalists Iskandar Hasnawi and Renaud Tschirner. The band's name is German for "misery", however "im Elende sein" is also an Old German expression for "to be far away". The music can be described as gothic and orchestral music with post-romanticism undertones, or simply violent neoclassical. They are often classed as a metal act due to the fact that in their earlier days, they were signed to a label that released metal music almost exclusively. In actuality, though their sound has sometimes been very violent, they have never been metal of any form.

In an interview with a French magazine posted in June 2007 on their website, Iskander Hasnawi indicated that the costs and difficulties of recording the orchestral music associated with Elend have made it impossible to continue with the Elend project. Both composers will be continuing with personal projects, including L'Ensemble Orphique.

Official website: www.elend-music.org

Deploration
Elend Lyrics

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"The emerald rain shines and falls in vain.
Away! Away! Away!
Visions of sorrow, doleful shades, unfathomless pain.
Rebuke me not in thy anger nor chasten me in thy wrath!"

Overall Meaning

In Elend's song Deploration, the lyrics paint a picture of a gloomy and melancholic environment. The reference to the "emerald rain" could symbolize a sense of hopelessness, as rain typically represents a renewal or fresh start. However, in this context, the rain "shines and falls in vain" indicating a lack of purpose or meaning. The repetition of "away" could signify a desire to escape this desolate state.

The following lines "Visions of sorrow, doleful shades, unfathomable pain" further emphasize the overwhelming emotions present in the song. The use of the word "unfathomable" suggests that the pain and sadness are beyond comprehension or understanding.

The final line of the verse "Rebuke me not in thy anger nor chasten me in thy wrath" could be interpreted as a plea to a higher power, a cry for mercy or understanding in the midst of suffering. The use of these biblical phrases adds to the overall tone of despair and hopelessness in the song.

Line by Line Meaning

The emerald rain shines and falls in vain.
The green rain glistens and descends uselessly.

Away! Away! Away!
Leave! Leave! Leave!

Visions of sorrow, doleful shades, unfathomless pain.
Images of sadness, gloomy shadows, and unexplainable agony.

Rebuke me not in thy anger nor chasten me in thy wrath!
Do not scold me in your anger or punish me in your fury!

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