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
Die Zeit
Elis Lyrics
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Sklave der Unendlichkeit
Gefangen in einem Käfig deines Ichs
Einen Ausweg siehst du nicht
So viel Zeit und so viel Streit
Verdammt in Bitterkeit
Ketten aus Stahl, die brichst du nicht
Die Zeit
Rinnt dir durch die Hände
Die Zeit
Sag mir, was hast du getan?
Die Zeit
Vergeht ohne Ende
Die Zeit
Sag mir, was wird danach sein?
So viel Zeit und so viel Neid
Quält dich mit Grausamkeit
Gefangen im Dunkeln und das Licht
Verbrennt dir dein Gesicht
So viel Zeit und so viel Streit
Gefesselt in Unzulänglichkeit
Zurück bleibt Hass, die Liebe flieht
Und keiner, der es sieht
So viel Zeit und so viel Streit
Verdammt in Bitterkeit
Ketten aus Stahl, die brichst du nicht
Verbirg dein Angesicht
Die Zeit
Rinnt dir durch die Hände
Die Zeit
Sag mir, was hast du getan?
Die Zeit
Vergeht ohne Ende
Die Zeit
Sag mir, was wird danach sein?
The lyrics of Elis's song Die Zeit contemplate time and its impact on human life. The song speaks about how much time people have in their lives and how much suffering accompanies it. Time is pictured as a prison, and the singer is trapped in it, unable to escape. The lyrics speak of the various struggles that come with time, such as bitterness, envy, and hate. It is a cry of frustration and despair as the singer considers the fleeting nature of time and the many regrets that come with it.
The song's lyrics convey that life is a series of struggles, and time is the ultimate prison that encapsulates us all. The singer is pleading with time, asking what they have done to deserve this life, and what will happen after time has passed. The lyrics are an emotional reflection on the futility of fighting time and the inevitability of aging, struggle, and possibly death.
Overall, the song is a poignant commentary on the human condition and the importance of making the most of our time. The lyrics serve to remind us that time waits for no one, and we must make the most of every precious moment.
Line by Line Meaning
So viel Zeit und so viel Leid
Elis talks about the abundance of time and how it is correlated with pain.
Sklave der Unendlichkeit
A slave of infinity - one who is controlled by limitless time.
Gefangen in einem Käfig deines Ichs
Elis describes feeling trapped in the confines of one's own self.
Einen Ausweg siehst du nicht
Hopelessness is conveyed, as there appears to be no way out of this predicament.
So viel Zeit und so viel Streit
The amount of time seems to correspond to feelings of conflict and discord.
Verdammt in Bitterkeit
Viewed as cursed, the bitterness seems to linger on.
Ketten aus Stahl, die brichst du nicht
The endless cycle of pain depicted is so strong it cannot be broken.
Verbirg dein Angesicht
Elis suggests hiding away from the world, unable to face the pain and struggle anymore.
Die Zeit
Rinnt dir durch die Hände
Time is slipping away from Elis, and is portrayed as a precious commodity that cannot be held onto.
Die Zeit
Sag mir, was hast du getan?
Elis is questioning the listener's use of time, wondering what they have accomplished during their time here.
Die Zeit
Vergeht ohne Ende
Time seems to move forward without any hindrance, and it is conveyed as unrelenting.
Die Zeit
Sag mir, was wird danach sein?
After the passing of time, what is left? What is the aftereffect? Elis is questioning the listener's legacy.
So viel Zeit und so viel Neid
Elis suggests envy can also be a reason for pain with so much time on hand.
Quält dich mit Grausamkeit
This envy induces a cruel kind of suffering.
Gefangen im Dunkeln und das Licht
Being trapped in darkness while others find the light, fosters feelings of despair.
Verbrennt dir dein Gesicht
This despair causes hurting that burns deep within the person.
Gefesselt in Unzulänglichkeit
Elis notes the person may be bound by a sense of inadequacy, unable to break free.
Zurück bleibt Hass, die Liebe flieht
In the end, the person is left with hatred and love has vanished.
Und keiner, der es sieht
This pain goes unnoticed by others, and the person has to suffer alone.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Juergen Broger, Sabine Duenser
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Mariana Ferfoglia
love it
Adauto Rios
Ouvir Sabine (RIP) parece estar entre as nuvens.
** Listening to Sabine (RIP) seems to be among the clouds.
Diego Doimo
RIP Sabine! We love you Forever!
Denis s
Perfect.