The band’s beginnings go back to 2001, when Alejandro Millán (keyboards) and Marcela Bovio (vocals, violin), after leaving their previous band Hydra, started working together in a new musical project. With time, this new project took a more defined and specific form; by distributing some demo tracks on the Internet, Elfonía started to gain attention.
In November 2002, the band had the opportunity to perform as a supporting act for Haggard and Ataraxia, in a concert promoted by a major cultural festival in Monterrey. Alejandro and Marcela contacted Roberto Quintanilla (guitar), Pablo González (bass) and Javier Garagarza (drums) to complete the band’s lineup.
By the end of the year, the band recorded their first full-length album (a completely independent production). Released in late February 2003, the album has received excellent reviews and comments from music connoisseurs and fans all over the world. Currently the album can be found in stores in Latin America, Europe and Japan.
Throughout 2003, the band performed in various stages in their home country, one of those presentations being the debut of their first music video, “Aura”. In November, Dutch musician Arjen Lucassen invited Marcela Bovio to perform as a guest singer in Ayreon’s album "The Human Equation.
Marcela Bovio - vocals, violin
Alejandro Millán - keyboards
Roberto Quintanilla - guitars
Pablo González Sarre - bass
Javier Garagarza - drums
Drama
Elfonía Lyrics
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que avanza una vez más,
ingenua.
El dolor que a sus espaldas
profeso sin hablar
me ocultará.
Fui de mi historia
Fin. No hay recuerdos.
Mi actuación se escribe en la sombra.
El anhelo que se fue...
olvídame.
The lyrics of Elfonía's song Drama speak of a scene adorned with blue light that advances once again, with naivety. The singer is carrying a pain on their shoulders that they keep hidden and unspoken. The singer was the first voice of their own history, but now there are no memories left. The singer's performance is being written in the shadows, as the longing that was once present fades away. The last line, "forget me," seems to imply the singer is struggling to let go of something or someone, perhaps a past lover or a traumatic experience.
The overall theme of these lyrics seems to be one of pain, loss, and the struggle to move on. The blue light that adorns the scene could symbolize a sense of melancholy or sadness. The singer is carrying a pain that they hide from others, suggesting a sense of isolation or loneliness. The line "my performance is written in the shadows" could also suggest a sense of shame or feeling like an outcast.
Overall, Elfonía's Drama seems to be a deeply introspective and emotional song, exploring the darker aspects of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Luz azul adorna la escena
The blue light decorates the stage, setting the mood for the performance.
que avanza una vez más, ingenua.
As the performance progresses, it does so with an innocent and naive quality.
El dolor que a sus espaldas
Behind the facade of the performance, there lies a pain
profeso sin hablar me ocultará.
I silently carry this pain, hiding it from the audience.
Fui de mi historia la primera voz.
In my personal history, I was the one leading and telling the story.
Fin. No hay recuerdos.
But it all ends here. There are no more memories to be made
Mi actuación se escribe en la sombra.
My performance is crafted in obscurity, away from the spotlight.
El anhelo que se fue...
As for the desires and aspirations that have left me...
olvídame.
Forget about me.
Contributed by Sebastian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.