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
Heart in Chains
Elis Lyrics
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Your cold cold heart has tortured my mind and soul
You have never learnt
To leave your prison
Your heart lies in chains
And who will break them
Your heart lies in chains
Maybe you will find a way to forgive yourself
Your cold cold heart has drowned my life in pain
Maybe one day you will find the peace for your mind
Your cold cold heart has tortured my mind and soul
It tears you all apart
Restrained emotions
You're denying all your feelings
And it will break you
You're denying all your feelings
Maybe you will find a way to forgive yourself
Your cold cold heart has drowned my life in pain
Maybe one day you will find the peace for your mind
Your cold cold heart has tortured my mind and soul
Your cold cold heart has drowned my life in pain
Your cold cold heart has tortured my mind and soul
Your cold cold heart made wounds so deep, they will never heal
Elis's song "Heart in Chains" is a heart-wrenching ballad about being in love with someone whose heart is inaccessible, leaving the singer drowning in pain and tortured in mind and soul. The first two verses describe the effect this person's cold heart has had on the singer's life. The lyrics convey the idea that this person's heart is trapped in a prison, inaccessible and bound in chains, and that no one has been able to break them. The chorus expresses hope that someday this person will find a way to forgive themselves and find the peace they need, relieving the singer of their pain.
The second half of the song addresses the person directly, calling out how their restrained emotions are tearing them apart and denying their feelings, noting that it will eventually break them. The final verse repeats the chorus, emphasizing the damage done by this cold heart and the fact that the wounds will never fully heal. The song overall speaks to a relationship where one person is unable or unwilling to express their emotions, and the toll that takes on both individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Your cold cold heart has drowned my life in pain
The way in which you have treated me and shown me no warmth or compassion has made my life incredibly difficult to bear.
Your cold cold heart has tortured my mind and soul
The emotional and mental torment you have inflicted on me due to your cold and distant demeanor has affected me deeply to my very core.
You have never learnt
Despite opportunities and circumstances that may have had the potential to bring about positive and healthy change, you have not taken the initiative to improve your situation.
To leave your prison
You are confined within the limitations of your own personal struggles and emotional barriers, which prevent you from making necessary changes and moving forward in a healthy way.
Your heart lies in chains
You are unable to open yourself up emotionally and continue to be trapped within the confines of your inner conflicts and unresolved issues.
And who will break them
The singer wonders what it would take to break through your emotional barriers and help you heal from your past traumas and struggles.
Maybe you will find a way to forgive yourself
The singer holds out hope that you will be able to find a way to release yourself from the weight of your emotional burdens and find inner peace.
Maybe one day you will find the peace for your mind
The artist hopes that you will one day be able to release yourself from the emotional pain and trauma that have affected you for so long and find true inner peace.
It tears you all apart
The emotional turmoil and repression that you experience can lead to significant internal suffering and pain.
Restrained emotions
Your inability to fully express your emotions, due to emotional barriers, prevents you from being able to fully connect with others and yourself in a meaningful way.
You're denying all your feelings
Your emotional barriers and repression prevent you from fully acknowledging and expressing your true emotions and prevents healthy emotional development.
And it will break you
The weight of your emotional pain and repression will ultimately become too much to bear, potentially causing emotional or mental breakdowns if not addressed.
Your cold cold heart made wounds so deep, they will never heal
The emotional pain and trauma inflicted by the cold and unfeeling behavior of the subject has left lasting damage that will never fully heal or be forgotten.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER STREIT, SABINE DUENSER
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hola owo
Me encantaba la voz de Sabine Dünser.
Jennifer Gerardo
Tu voz es inconfundible Sabine💔