Elis began their musical career under the name Erben der Schรถpfung 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 Schรถpfung 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 Schรถpfung'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 Jรผrgen 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 Dรผnser'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
Show Me The Way
Elis Lyrics
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But now it seems so clear
I'll find everything inside of me
Mind body and soul
Life love and healing
Connect be connected
Nine words to change your whole life
Oh mother, keeper of eternal truth
You show me the way
You show me that everything I ever need in my whole
life
Lies there inside of me
Lies there inside of me
Feeling useless and ashamed
I was the one to blame
Thought there's nothing good inside of me
Mind body and soul
Life love and healing
Connect be connected
Nine words to change your whole life
Oh mother, seekers find truth in you
You show me the way
You show me that everything I ever need in my whole
life
Lies there inside of me.
Lies there inside of me
You show me the way
You show me that everything lies there inside of me
You show me the way
You show me that everything I ever need in my whole
life
Lies there inside of me
Lies there inside of me
Lies there inside of me
Lies there inside of me
The lyrics of Elis's song, "Show Me the Way", speak to the struggles of feeling lost and disconnected from oneself, and the power of finding inner strength and connection through the guidance of a nurturing figure. The singer reflects on their journey, acknowledging the difficulties faced along the way, but ultimately recognizing the clarity that has been gained. The phrase "Mind body and soul/Life love and healing/Connect be connected" serves as a mantra for finding wholeness and healing in all areas of one's life.
The role of the mother as a source of eternal truth and guidance is emphasized throughout the song, with the singer expressing gratitude for the maternal figure who has shown them the way to find all that they need within themselves. The vulnerable admission of feeling useless and searching for something good within oneself is a relatable sentiment, and one that is ultimately resolved through the discovery of inner strength.
Overall, "Show Me the Way" is a song about self-discovery, healing, and the power of connection. It is a reminder that, even in the darkest of times, there is always a way forward and that the tools we need to find that way are often within us all along.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a hard way to get here
The journey to get where I am now was challenging
But now it seems so clear
But now I have a clearer understanding of my path
I'll find everything inside of me
I will discover everything I need within myself
Mind body and soul
My entire being โ mentally, physically, and spiritually
Life love and healing
The things that bring me true happiness and wholeness
Connect be connected
The importance of forming meaningful connections with others
Nine words to change your whole life
These nine ideas have the power to transform one's entire existence
Oh mother, keeper of eternal truth
Addressing the significance of a maternal figure as a source of guidance and wisdom
You show me the way
This motherly figure has helped the artist navigate their path
You show me that everything I ever need in my whole life
Their wise counsel has demonstrated that all the answers lie within oneself
Lies there inside of me
The singer must look inward to discover their true potential and purpose
Feeling useless and ashamed
Experiencing emotions of worthlessness and guilt
I was the one to blame
The singer takes responsibility for their past mistakes
Thought there's nothing good inside of me
At one point, the singer believed they had no redeeming qualities
Oh mother, seekers find truth in you
Highlighting the motherly figure's reputation as a source of enlightenment for others
Lyrics ยฉ Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLIFFORD FRANK GOLDMACHER, SPENCER DAY
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