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".
Let Me
Elisa Lyrics
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Embrace each hidden layer
Every shade in a color
Every color in a shade
Redefine the shape
Borders and edges will both be blown away
In a whisper
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
So, oh Lord, be safe
Let me take command
At first I came here to plan
I still wanna play, I take it for a miracle
But the truth is that's all, all I wanna do
And take this chance
Let my soul, my soul dance
And dance the dance that I was born to dance, yeah
(Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah) Yeah
(Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah) Yeah
I salute fear
I'll see it again
But now I'm letting in freedom
A life changing guest
They walk hand in hand with love
Here they come
Grace by their side
They proudly walk in
They proudly walk by
my silence together with my pain and my struggle
Nurtured my compassion
Now I know forgiveness
Now I know my mission
Nurtured my compassion
Now I know forgiveness
Now I know my mission
Nurtured my compassion
Now I know forgiveness
Now I know my mission
Now I know my mission
I take a hold of my future
Time is stretching out to eternity
It is reaching out its hand
Speaking into me possibilities
Fear ain't holding me
When I am living in my destiny
I can feel it now (now)
I salute fear
I'll see it again
But now I'm letting in freedom
A life changing guest
They walk hand in hand with love
Here they come
Grace by their side
They proudly walk in
They proudly walk by
my silence together with my pain and my struggle
Nurtured my compassion
Now I know forgiveness
Now I know my mission
Nurtured my compassion
Now I know forgiveness
Now I know my mission
Nurtured my compassion
Now I know forgiveness
Now I know my mission
Now I know my mission
The lyrics of Elisa's song "Let Me in" convey a powerful message about embracing complexity, self-discovery, and personal growth.
In the first verse, Elisa expresses a desire to delve into the beauty of life's complexities. She wants to explore and understand every hidden layer and appreciate the different shades and colors that make up the world. By doing so, she hopes to redefine her own identity and break free from any limitations or boundaries that hold her back. This process of self-discovery and exploration is depicted as a transformative experience.
The chorus of the song reflects Elisa's plea to be allowed to take control of her own life and embrace her true self. She acknowledges her initial intention of planning and strategizing her path but realizes that she also wants to experience the beauty of life and take advantage of every opportunity presented to her. Elisa yearns for her soul to be set free, to dance and live in harmony with her purpose.
In the second verse, Elisa adds another layer to her journey by acknowledging fear as a constant presence in life. However, she decides to let in freedom, implying that she no longer wants to be held back by fear. Instead, she welcomes this life-changing guest and allows love to guide her path. Through her experiences of silence, pain, and struggle, Elisa has grown into a more compassionate person and has gained the ability to forgive. This newfound compassion and forgiveness has also revealed her mission in life.
The bridge symbolizes a turning point for Elisa. She seizes control of her own future and recognizes that time is limitless when she is living in alignment with her destiny. Fear no longer has power over her, as she senses the possibilities that lie ahead. This liberation allows her to fully embrace her mission and pursue her purpose with confidence.
Ultimately, "Let Me in" is a song about embracing complexity, shedding fears, and finding one's purpose. Elisa's lyrics encourage listeners to explore the hidden layers of life, nurture compassion, forgive, and pursue their own missions with courage and grace.
Line by Line Meaning
And so just let me take a dive into this beautiful complexity
I want the freedom to fully immerse myself in the intricacies and depths of life
Embrace each hidden layer
To accept and appreciate the underlying aspects or qualities
Every shade in a color
Recognizing and valuing every nuance and variation within a concept or experience
Every color in a shade
Understanding that within every specific concept or experience, there are different perspectives and interpretations
Redefine the shape
To challenge the conventional boundaries and definitions
Borders and edges will both be blown away
By exploring and pushing boundaries, limitations and restrictions will no longer constrain me
In a whisper
Secretly or subtly, without drawing attention
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Vocalization expressing excitement or anticipation
So, oh Lord, be safe
In this journey, I ask for protection and guidance from a higher power
Let me take command
Grant me the authority and control over my own life
At first I came here to plan
Initially, my purpose was to carefully strategize and organize
I still wanna play, I take it for a miracle
Despite my seriousness, I desire to approach life with a sense of joy and awe
But the truth is that's all, all I wanna do
Ultimately, my truest desire is simply to live and embrace life
And take this chance
Seize this opportunity
Let my soul, my soul dance
Allow my inner essence to freely express and celebrate
And dance the dance that I was born to dance, yeah
Engage in the unique and authentic path that is meant for me
I salute fear
I acknowledge and respect the presence of fear
I'll see it again
I recognize that fear will inevitably cross my path again
But now I'm letting in freedom
Now, I am embracing liberation and liberation's transformative power
A life changing guest
Freedom brings about profound shifts and transformations
They walk hand in hand with love
Freedom and love are intertwined and coexist harmoniously
Here they come
Now, they are approaching or arriving
Grace by their side
Accompanied by elegance and elegance's qualities
They proudly walk in
They enter a space confidently and with pride
They proudly walk by
They pass by gracefully and majestically
my silence together with my pain and my struggle
My inner emotional and personal battles, combined with my moments of silence
Nurtured my compassion
These experiences have cultivated and grown my capacity for empathy and understanding
Now I know forgiveness
Through these trials, I have come to understand the power and importance of forgiveness
Now I know my mission
I have discovered my purpose or calling in life
I take a hold of my future
I seize control and take responsibility for shaping my own destiny
Time is stretching out to eternity
The concept and experience of time becomes endless and timeless
It is reaching out its hand
The future is extending an invitation or opportunity
Speaking into me possibilities
Instilling in me a sense of hope and potential
Fear ain't holding me
I am not being controlled or limited by fear
When I am living in my destiny
When I align with and fulfill my true purpose
I can feel it now (now)
I am currently experiencing the fulfillment and realization of my destiny
Now I know my mission
I have discovered my purpose or calling in life
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Elisa Toffoli, Jessica Childress
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