1) Elisa (full name: Elisa Toffoli, born 19 December 1977) is an Italian singer and songwriter. She sings in several musical genres that go from pop, rock, to blues and soul.
Born in Monfalcone, in the province of Gorizia (north-eastern Italy), since childhood she expressed a great artistic ability: dancing, painting, reciting and writing stories. Her love for art grew with poems of Rudyard Kipling and the lyrics of Jim Morrison, but the best of her talent is expressed in music. At the age of 11 she wrote her first lyrics and melody.
When she was 17 Elisa signed with Sugar. When she was 18 she left for Berkeley, where with Corrado Rustici (producer of Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Francesco De Gregori and Claudio Baglioni) she worked on the songs of the album Pipes and Flowers.
In May 1997 she released the first single, "Sleeping in Your Hand". On 22 September the album Pipes and Flowers, produced by Rustici, which soon went Triple Platinum in Italy. Elisa was the author of all lyrics, written in English, and of the melodies as well.
Three singles from Pipes and Flowers were released: "Sleeping in your hand", Labyrinth and "A Feast for Me". For these just before 1998 Elisa won the Targa Tenco (Tenco Plate), and the Premio Italiano della Musica (Italian Musical Award). She performed excellently live at the Imola Heineken Jammin' Festival and as the special guest in the European tour of Eros Ramazzotti. In October she recorded the single "Cure Me", produced by Darren Allison, which was on the re-release of Pipes and Flowers.
On 5 May 2000 she released the album Asile's World (Asile being Elisa written backwards), anticipated from the single "Gift". The album was produced by Darren Allison, Howie B, Roberto Vernetti, Mauro Malavasi and Leo Z. Two other singles were released from this album: "Happiness Is Home" and the title-track, "Asile's World". Her biggest international hit "Come Speak to Me" is also on the album, as is the Italian translation "Luce (tramonti a nord est)", with which she won the Sanremo Festival in 2001. The English version of the song received high rotation on MTV Europe and the Italian version is a sure success on every live show in her home country.
9 November 2001 saw the release of her third album, Then Comes the Sun with Rustici back as producer/arranger. "Heaven Out of Hell" was the first single. The second single, "Rainbow", released on 22 February 2002, peaked at #5 on the Italian charts.
In 2002, Sugar released an international album entitled Elisa consisting of songs off her three first album. Although the top single "Come Speak to Me" received fair airplay and moderate attention in many European countries, the album failed to establish Elisa as an international artist.
Later in the same year Elisa released the album Lotus, an acoustic album featuring new, stripped-down versions of some of her best songs, as well as a handful of new ones. She also does a cover version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah". "Broken" and "Electricity" were original singles from the album.
She sang at the closing of the 2002 Salt Lake City, Utah Olympics after the passing of the Olympic Flag to Italy for the Winter Olympic Games in 2006 and at the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy.
In 2003 Elisa released a cover single entitled "Almeno tu nell'universo", originally recorded by Mia Martini in 1989.
On 15 October 2004, her fifth album was released. Produced by Glen Ballard, best known for producing Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill, the album was more rock-influenced and sported more electric guitars then her earlier records. "Together" was the initial single, but the greatest success was the Italian translation of "Life Goes On", entitled "Una poesia anche per te".
After an extensive Italian tour supporting Pearl Days, An album returned in 2005 with the hit single "Swan" for the film Melissa P. In early 2006 she released a self-penned duet with Tina Turner entitled "Teach Me Again", recorded for the film All the Invisible Children. The single was published not only in Italy, but also in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Greece, Luxemburg and Spain. On the closing ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin Elisa sang her song "Luce". On November 17 will be released "Soundtrack 96-06 - The Best Of Elisa", the first "Best Of" for the Italian singer.
2) ELISA (born 14 April 1989) is a Japanese female singer and model from Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. She is signed to Geneon Universal Entertainment, not as a singer but as a model. She is also signed to Elite Model Management.
In 2007, Elisa was chosen from a contest of 3,000 participants at Elite Model Look to become a professional model. In the same year, she also signed up a contract to Geneon Universal to be a singer. In October 2007, she debuted with her single "Euphoric Field", which was used as the opening theme song for the anime series Ef: A Tale of Memories.
In 2011, it was announced by her agency that she would be putting her career on hold due to fatigue. Her concert that was scheduled for October 2 of that year at the Tokyo Globe-za theater, as well as all other scheduled concerts and events were cancelled, and her Twitter page was deleted. Despite her hiatus, she released a "best-of" album on June 20, 2012.
In January 2013, Elisa announced that she will resume her singing career under her new label, SME Records. She also opened a new Twitter account. She will release a new single titled "Shout my heart," which will be bundled with the 12th volume of LisAni magazine. In April 2014, Elisa made her U.S. performance debut in Seattle, Washington at Sakura-Con.
3) Elisa was a Swedish 5 piece band, that released two albums: "Det Här Är Bara Början" and "Det Sa Klick".
Catch the Light
Elisa Lyrics
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Try and catch the sun
You'll find it all
Look at the world
Try and let it out
Try and breath it in
They feel the greed, no
They're not in need
Children, get lost in the music
Stomp their feet into it
As they catch the light in the palm of their hand
They're flying
Looks as if they're flying
Dancing without moving
Halfway through the air as our eyes look up at this magic
Try and catch the light
Try and catch the sound
You'll find it all
Look at the world
Try and let it out
Try and breath it in
They feel the greed
They're not in need
Children, get lost in the music
Stomp the feet into it
As they catch the light in the palm of their hand
They're flying
Looks as if they're flying
Dancing without moving
Halfway through the air as our eyes look up at the ceiling
Get lost in the music
Stump the feet into it
As they catch the light in the palm of their hand
It's magic
What you found is dragging you around
You don't talk, you don't shout, no
Now, you know well what's the meaning
Now, you know well what's the meaning
Now, you know well what's the meaning
In Elisa's song "Catch the Light," the lyrics convey a message of the transformative power of music and the importance of finding and embracing one's inner light. The song encourages the listener to seek out and grasp the beauty and positivity in the world, symbolized by the light and the sun. By doing so, they can experience a sense of freedom and euphoria, as depicted by the children who get lost in the music and seemingly fly. The lyrics suggest that this magic can be attained by embracing the present moment and allowing oneself to be fully immersed in the music.
The repetition of the phrase "Try and catch the light, try and catch the sound" emphasizes the importance of actively engaging with the world and taking in its beauty. The mention of greed highlights the contrast between those who are consumed by material desires and those who are content and fulfilled without having excessive needs. The line "What you found is dragging you around" suggests that holding onto negative emotions or material possessions can weigh a person down, preventing them from experiencing the true meaning and joy of life.
Overall, "Catch the Light" serves as an uplifting anthem that encourages listeners to truly live in the moment, embrace their passions, and find joy in the simple things.
Line by Line Meaning
Try and catch the light
Make an effort to capture and embrace positivity and enlightenment
Try and catch the sun
Strive to attain happiness and warmth in your life
You'll find it all
By pursuing these ideals, you will discover fulfillment and abundance
Look at the world
Take a deep look at your surroundings and reflect on its beauty and possibilities
Try and let it out
Attempt to express your true emotions and let go of inhibitions
Try and breath it in
Make an effort to absorb and appreciate the positive energies around you
They feel the greed, no
Others may prioritize material gain and possessiveness, but not you
They're not in need
You realize that true fulfillment lies beyond materialistic desires
Children, get lost in the music
Children immerse themselves deeply in the melodies and rhythms, finding joy and escape
Stomp their feet into it
They express their enthusiasm by passionately dancing to the music
As they catch the light in the palm of their hand
They metaphorically grasp onto happiness and inspiration
They're flying
Their blissful state gives them a sensation of soaring
Looks as if they're flying
Their movements convey a sense of weightlessness and freedom
Dancing without moving
Although physically rooted, their spirited dancing creates an illusion of motion
Halfway through the air as our eyes look up at this magic
Their captivating performance captivates our attention and suspends us in awe
Try and catch the sound
Make an effort to fully immerse yourself in the auditory delights surrounding you
Try and breath it in
Attempt to absorb and revel in the harmonies and melodies
They feel the greed
Others are consumed by their selfish desires
They're not in need
You realize that fulfillment does not come from possessions and greed
Children, get lost in the music
Children wholeheartedly lose themselves in the enchantment of music
Stomp the feet into it
They energetically express themselves through rhythmic and lively dance
As they catch the light in the palm of their hand
They symbolically embrace joy and enlightenment
It's magic
The experience of music and its transformative power is truly extraordinary
What you found is dragging you around
The newfound insights and experiences you encountered have been influencing your actions and emotions
You don't talk, you don't shout, no
You no longer feel the need to vocalize or express yourself loudly
Now, you know well what's the meaning
You have gained a deep understanding of what truly matters in life
Now, you know well what's the meaning
You fully comprehend the significance and purpose behind your choices and experiences
Now, you know well what's the meaning
You are now enlightened and aware of the profound meaning underlying your existence
Lyrics © Sugarmusic s.p.a., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Elisa Toffoli, Curt Schneider
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