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
LOST SOUL
Elis Lyrics
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Took my soul
In his hands
My mind got dark
Mind got dark
In his hands
When did I begin
They fill my dreams with pain and sadness
When did I begin
To feel the sorrows
Then I laid my soul into your hands
He said sweet words
Said sweet words
With his voice
He seduced me softly
Seduced you
With his voice
When did I begin
To follow the shadows
They fill my dreams with pain and sadness
When did I begin
To feel the sorrows
Then I laid my soul into your hands
Once times were not so dark
But then the shadows took hold
Of my soul
Since then I feel
My mind's lost in madness
Lost my soul
In the dark
Lost my mind
In the dark
The song "Lost Soul" by Elis is a hauntingly beautiful ballad that speaks to the pain of being lost and helpless, caught in the grip of someone who has taken your soul. The song begins with the repeated line "He took my soul, took my soul, in his hands." This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is a lament for a lost soul that has fallen under the sway of a dark and seductive figure.
The lyrics go on to describe how the singer's mind has become clouded and dark, as if she has been cast into a shadowy world where pain and sadness are constant companions. She wonders when she began to follow the shadows, and when she began to feel the sorrows that now weigh so heavily on her soul. It is as if she has become lost in a nightmare from which there is no escape.
The song speaks to the universal human experience of feeling lost and alone, and the need for connection and hope that can lead us back to the light. It is a powerful commentary on the ways in which we can be seduced by darkness and despair, and the struggle to cling to our humanity and find our way back to the light.
Line by Line Meaning
He took my soul
I gave him control over my soul.
Took my soul
He took away my sense of self.
In his hands
He had complete power over me.
My mind got dark
I became consumed by negative thoughts and feelings.
Mind got dark
My ability to think clearly became muddled.
When did I begin
I don't remember exactly when it started.
To follow the shadows
I became entranced by darkness and negativity.
They fill my dreams with pain and sadness
I can't escape my negative thoughts and feelings even in my sleep.
To feel the sorrows
I can't help but be consumed by sadness and hopelessness.
Then I laid my soul into your hands
I put all my trust in you, even though I was vulnerable.
He said sweet words
He lured me in with kind words and promises.
With his voice
His words had a powerful impact on me.
He seduced me softly
He won me over with gentle words and actions.
Seduced you
He had a manipulative hold on me.
Once times were not so dark
There was a time when I wasn't so consumed by negativity.
But then the shadows took hold
I let myself slip deeper into negativity.
Of my soul
I lost control of my inner self.
Since then I feel
I haven't been able to recover from my downward spiral.
My mind's lost in madness
I can't think clearly and am consumed by negative thoughts.
Lost my soul
I gave away too much of myself to someone else.
In the dark
I've become lost in all-consuming negativity.
Lost my mind
I can't control my thoughts and emotions.
In the dark
I've become lost in all-consuming negativity.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER STREIT, SABINE DUENSER
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electraheart
Sabine, I miss you... But thank god music is immortal, and I can still listen to your angelic voice every day of my life... This conforts me a lil bit. I will always love you ♥
Jordan Danford
Everything I have heard by them has been magnificent. Amazing vocals. I wish she was still alive. ):
hola owo
Una de mis bandas de Gothic Metal favoritas /m/
Renzo Lara
This is a masterpiece! Where can I download it? Please!
Thomas Morschauser
Rest In Peace Sabine... your voice is missed...
ines okapi
great drums and guitar.
ComradeCommissar17
love this song
wagloom
I imagine an elfen lied video with this song It wold fit perfectly
almafiina
Fantastic!
idrial3
She was Great!