Elis began their musical career under the name Erben der Schöpfung in 2000. In 2001, they released their first single Elis as well as their debut album Twilight. The band has appeared live at the Wave Gotik Festival in Leipzig, among others, has held on to favorable positioning on the DAC-Charts, and has remained well represented in the scene's press. Germany's Orkus Magazine, for example, featured Erben der Schöpfung as their top newcomer act of the month. This choice was later more than confirmed by the publications readership, who extended the honor by choosing the band as their Newcomer of 2001.
Following their split with Oliver Falk, the band re-emerged in 2003 under the new alias Elis. Produced at Mastersound Studio by Alexander Krull (Atrocity, Leaves' Eyes), "God's Silence, Devil's Temptation" was simultaneously released on Napalm Records with the re-release of Erben der Schöpfung's 2001 debut Twilight.
Soon after the release of their debut album, Elis focused their energy on writing new material for their second offering. Between their song writing and recording duties, they found time to tour in a headlining capacity with label mates Eisheilig and The Vision Bleak. The tour took them to Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium.
In March 2004 they returned to the studio, under the guidance of band manager and producer Alexander Krull once more, to record the twelve new tracks featured on their second album. Released in October 2004, Dark Clouds in a Perfect Sky, showed a maturation of the band's sound. A video clip for the album's opener, Der letzte Tag, was included with the release as well.
The Dark Clouds tour took place in April 2005. Elis played in Germany, Austria, and Belgium, and were supported by Visions of Atlantis and Lyriel. The band offered a preview of the new material during festival performances at the Wave-Gotik-Treffen and M'era Luna Festival. Further opportunities for the fans to experience the new album live were planned for October, as the band embarked on a European Tour with Atrocity, Leaves' Eyes, and Battlelore. This tour ended with a performance at the Metal Female Voices Fest 3. This concert wasn't just the last of this little tour, it also was the last concert with guitarist Jürgen Broger, who left the band amicably soon after.
The third release from Elis, a concept album titled Griefshire was planned for release in late 2006 or early 2007. The band wanted to complete a tour with Leaves' Eyes and Atrocity, but unfortunately on July 8, 2006 Sabine died of a cerebral hemorrhage. An announcement on the band's official website has stated that the album would be released in Sabine's memory. A further announcement in September stated that the band would continue with a new singer.
Griefshire was released in Europe on November 24, 2006 on Napalm Records. The North American release date was January 16, 2007. On December 28, 2006 it was finally announced that the new female singer is the Austrian metal singer Sandra Schleret, former vocalist of Dreams of Sanity and Siegfried, and guest singer on some Samael's albums.
After that, they started a tour that took them for the first time to Mexico (as guest stars for the Festival Oscuro event in August of 2007).
In order to show how Sandra's voice would appear on the next studio album, the band released the Maxi-CD Show Me The Way on November 2, 2007 in Europe and on November 6, 2007 in the United States, that features Sandra Schleret on the two new versions of the song Show Me The Way as well as three non-album tracks from Griefshire recording sessions, still with Sabine Dünser's voice.
Latest album Catharsis was released on November 27, 2009 by Napalm Records.
Sandra Schleret left the band in summer 2011.
Her replacement was Simone Chrisinat.
In late February 2012, Simone Christinat announced to the rest of the band that she would would be departing from the band, due to increased stress. A few days later, the band opted to call it quits.
Official site: www.elis.li
Come to me
Elis Lyrics
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You looked so tired and sad
I asked where you've been
You answered your voice was quiet
Out in the cold searching for love
I said you don't have to search for love
Come to me, come to me
Come to me, come to me
Sleep in peace
Your traveled through the world
Tasted its food and its love
But never got satisfied
You were always looking for more
Out in the cold searching for love
I say you don't have to search for love
Come to me, come to me
Rest your head on my shoulder
Come to me, come to me
Sleep in peace
I always loved you
Just come to me
And you'll be at home
Come to me, come to me
Rest your head on my shoulder
Come to me, come to me
Sleep in peace
The lyrics to the song "Come to Me" by Elis portray a sense of comfort and solace. The opening lines of the song signify the arrival of a person who appears lost and broken, possibly due to the hardships they have faced in their search for love. As the person opens up, the singer assures them that they have found a place to belong and feel at peace. The lines "out in the cold searching for love, I say you don't have to search for love" address how the quest for love can leave one feeling empty and exhausted. The singer sends a message to the person to surrender to love and rest in its warmth, and they will not have to chase love any longer.
Throughout the song, the singer repeatedly invites the person to come to them and rest their head on their shoulder, find peace and feel like they're at home. The soothing voice and comforting lyrics create a sense of safety and protection. The singer becomes a beacon of hope in a world where finding love can be challenging and exhausting.
Overall, the lyrics of "Come to Me" remind us that love is not something we need to spend our life searching for, but instead, we need to embrace it when it finds us. The song delivers a message of comfort and safety and portrays the singer as someone ready to offer a shoulder to cry on and a comforting presence.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of the darkness you came
You arrived from a place of confusion and uncertainty.
You looked so tired and sad
Your appearance showed you were worn out and unhappy.
I asked where you've been
I inquired about where you have traveled.
You answered your voice was quiet
You replied with a low and subdued tone.
Out in the cold searching for love
You were wandering aimlessly searching for affection.
I said you don't have to search for love
I insisted that love is already present and no further searching is required.
Come to me, come to me
I invite you to join me.
Rest your head on my shoulder
Relax and find comfort in me.
Sleep in peace
Find calmness and contentment while resting.
Your traveled through the world
You explored different places on earth.
Tasted its food and its love
You experienced the cuisine and romantic endeavours of those places.
But never got satisfied
Despite your adventures, you never found happiness.
You were always looking for more
You were never content and always seeking additional experiences.
I always loved you
My affection for you was always present.
Just come to me
Simply join me for a sense of security.
And you'll be at home
You will feel a sense of belonging and comfort when you're with me.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETE STREIT, SABINE DUENSER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
evelle90
Ich habe dieses wundervolle Lied erst im Jahr 2012 entdeckt, aus den Augen verloren und Heute wiedergefunden. Ich liebe es, weil es mich an sehr schöne Zeiten erinnert und durch eine schwere Phase begleitet hat. Ich hoffe, dass Sabine, egal wo sie jetzt ist, ihren Frieden hat. Sie hatte eine herausragende Stimme, die mir noch Heute eine Gänsehaut beschert. Danke dafür.
Juan Veloso
I heard from you a week ago you were singing beautiful you were really beautiful thanks for these wonderful songs that I have been discovering them. Rest in peace dear Sabine
Liv Miles Paranormal Romance Books
I love and miss this band.
Keystone Day Trip
.... “sleep in peace”
Sadly , It’s as if she predicted the end
zak bagans
Puszek mój przyjacielu nigdy cię nie zapomnę.
Dami Metal
saludos a todos desde Argentina!