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
Where You Belong
Elis Lyrics
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Just see
Come here
Call me
Just follow
No sorrow
You're there
Where you belong
It's where you belong
Don't you see
When memories are gone
Sent to be free
Always be aware
Of your memories
They do appear when you can't bear
It's where you belong
Don't you see
When memories are gone
Sent to be free
Mean and cruel
They drive you in
Forget them all
And you will win
It's where you belong
Don't you see
When memories are gone
Sent to be free
The lyrics of Elis's song "Where You Belong" may seem cryptic at first, but upon closer examination, they tell a story of finding one's place in the world despite despair and painful memories. The first stanza seems to offer a comforting hand to somebody in need: "Don't weep/ Just see/ Come here/ Call me/ Just follow/ No sorrow/ You're there/ Where you belong." The singer is telling the listener that they are not alone, and that they can find their place among loved ones, where they belong.
The chorus repeats the title of the song, adding depth to its meaning. It is not just a phrase of comfort, but a reminder of where the listener's true self lies: "It's where you belong/ Don't you see/ When memories are gone/ Sent to be free." The listener may be struggling with memories of the past, and the singer is offering the idea that these memories will eventually fade, allowing for a sense of freedom to settle in.
The last stanza is perhaps the most empowering, as it urges the listener to forget the cruel memories and focus on the present in order to achieve victory: "Mean and cruel/ They drive you in/ Forget them all/ And you will win." Overall, the song is a message of hope, reminding the listener that they are not alone in their struggles and that they will eventually find their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't weep
Stop crying
Just see
Open your eyes and look around
Come here
Come closer to me
Call me
Let me help you
Just follow
Do as I say
No sorrow
Don't be sad
You're there
You have arrived
Where you belong
In the right place
It's where you belong
You are meant to be here
Don't you see
Can't you understand?
When memories are gone
When you forget the past
Sent to be free
You can finally be free of the past
Always be aware
Never forget
Of your memories
Of your past experiences
They do appear when you can't bear
They come back when you feel like you can't handle it
Mean and cruel
Harsh and hurtful
They drive you in
They consume you
Forget them all
Let go of the past and move on
And you will win
You will overcome the pain and be victorious
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@JaDeMoLi
Gracias por subir la música de Elis traducida :D. Es un placer escuchar la dulce voz de Sabine Dünser (Q.E.P.D) ..... u.u.
@simonrodriguezbolivar5046
TE AMO SABINE DUNSER.
@simonrodriguezbolivar5046
SABINE DUNSER TU VOZ ME TRANSPORTA LO MISTERIOSO Y LO MITOLOGICO, DE VERDAD QUE ELIS ES UNA BANDA DEMASIADO INCREIBLE DESDE AQUI VENEZUELA MI MAS CORDIAL SALUDO SON LO MEJOR DEL GOTICO...
@matwolf1595
Descansa michaela -_- tu voz seguira sonando en mi mente hasta el fin de los tiempos. y a todos esos mierdas les digo ELIS no es una banda gay los gays son ustedes ! Exelente video me siento feliz sabiendo qe no soy el unico fan ^^ abrazo