Eleze is the new project born from the collaboration between Italy’s Matteo… Read Full Bio ↴Eleze is the new project born from the collaboration between Italy’s Matteo Esse and Sant (production) and Eleze (vocals). The trio got together last year with the aim to produce intelligent dance music inspired by their favourite artists Portishead, Goldfrapp, Moloko, Royksopp and Robyn.

Their debut single “Teardrop” was the hottest record at the A.D.E. last year by a mile sparked a frantic bidding war with pretty much every dance label across the globe desperate to sign it for their territory. This was the tune on everyone’s lips since then, and it was released in the Summer season through Ministry Of Sound in the U.K. and Germany, Ultra in the U.S., Scorpio in France, Universal in Spain and Belgium, Spinnin' in The Netherlands, One Love/Sony in Australia and of course Ego in Italy.

While “Teardrop” still has a huge Buzz, recently getting plays from Kissy Sell Out and Jaymo & Andy George on BBC Radio 1 and The Loose Cannons and Steve Smart on Kiss, as well as topping both the Buzz Chart and the Cool Cuts Chart, the band follow up their massive debut with their new single “Glory Box”, taking on Portishead at their own game.

“Glory Box” has been already causing quite a stir, topping the Buzz Chart, as well as being crowned a Single Of The Week in DMC Update and a Single Of The Month in M8 Magazine, and it is now set for release on Ego later this year with mixes from Sasse & Filippo Moscatello, Ryan Riback and 7th Heaven.

Eleze is currently in the studio with Rob Davis (Kylie “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head”) and Shelly Poole (Massive Attack, Janet Jackson and Sophie Ellis Bextor) writing their next single, and she is also recording the vocals to Magik Johnson's new single, which is set for release on Ego early 2010.

Teardrop
Eleze Lyrics

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Love, love is a verb
Love is a doing word
Feather? s on my breath
Gentle impulsion
Shakes me makes me lighter
Feather? s on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Feather? s on my breath

Teardrop on the fire
Feather? s on my breath
Water is my eye
Most faithful mirror
Feather? s on my breath
Teardrop on the fire of a confession
Feather? s on my breath

Teardrop on the fire
Feather? s on my breath

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eleze's song Teardrop speaks about love being not just a feeling, but a verb that requires action. Love needs to be put into action through doing something in order for it to be effective. The use of the metaphor of "feathers on my breath" and "gentle impulsion" suggests a feeling of lightness or liberation that love brings. The repetition of "Teardrop on the fire" creates a sense of tension and intensity, which signifies the release of emotions through confession.

The line "water is my eye, the most faithful mirror" portrays the idea of self-reflection and introspection that comes with being in love. The metaphor of water as a reflection of oneself signifies the depth of emotions and the power of love to reveal one's true self. The line "Teardrop on the fire of a confession" suggests the idea of release and catharsis when one is honest about their feelings. It is through this confession that one's true feelings are revealed, and the healing power of love is set in motion.

Overall, the lyrics of "Teardrop" speaks to the transformative power of love, not just as a fleeting emotion, but as a verb that requires action, self-reflection, and the courage to be honest with oneself and others.

Line by Line Meaning

Love, love is a verb
Love is an action, it requires effort and intentionality.

Love is a doing word
Love is not just a feeling, it requires action and intentionality.

Feather? s on my breath
I am exhaling softly and gently, as if I have feathers in my lungs.

Gentle impulsion
A soft, subtle force is propelling me forward.

Shakes me makes me lighter
This gentle force is causing me to feel lighter and more free.

Teardrop on the fire
A tear falls onto a burning flame, causing it to sizzle and crackle.

Water is my eye
My eyes are filled with tears.

Most faithful mirror
My tears reflect back to me the emotions I am feeling.

Teardrop on the fire of a confession
My tears represent the release and confession of my deepest emotions.

Feather? s on my breath
Once again, I am exhaling softly and gently, as if I have feathers in my lungs.

Contributed by Camilla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.