Elite was founded in 2001 by Tor Arne Fallingen and Torgeir Nordahl in Mo I Rana, Norway. Their style is in the black end of metal, with influences from old-school blackmetal bands which has given them their rough sound.
In late 2002 additional members were recruited and instead of releasing demos Elite’s first release was a split 7” EP with Carbon from Australia.
In January 2004 another split EP was released together with Seeds Of Hate from Germany. In the same month and actually on the same day Elite also released their debut album “Kampen” and received great reviews worldwide yet never managed to reach out to a lot of listeners.
In 2005 the MCD “Bekmørkt” was released and after a few line-up changes Elite’s second album “Bifrost” was recorded and released in March 2006.
The second full-length album “Bifrost” was released in 2006. In August 2008 they released their third full-length album through Folter Records called “We Own the Mountains”.
Official site: www.elitenorway.com
http://www.myspace.com/elitenorway
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Elite writes down his goals in a journal – pages of brainstorming, notes on his favorite artists, notes about qualities he’d like to possess. Born Anthony Parrino, Elite understands that in an overly populated era of artists it’s hard to gain recognition on elevated levels. He views those making a way for themselves as inspiration, not competition. The 27-year-old musician has been making, creating and finding his way since he was 17, a young kid from Byram, CT working as an in-house producer with the infamous Hip-hop label, Ruff Ryders.
In order to initiate an appropriate introduction to his work, Elite released “The Groundwork,” a collection of instrumentals to many of the songs he has produced over the last ten years. During that time he has worked with Jadakiss, DMX, Nas, Common, and most recently has found his niche as a musician – working with and being inspired by his creative circle, fellow artists J. Cole, Omen and Voli. I think we all understand the level of talent within this circle and it’s something special. Every time I get up with one of them I learn something new, whether it’s from watching them work or collaborating. The further they go, the further I go.
No matter whom he is around, Elite is always learning. Watching. Growing. From the classrooms at SUNY Purchase where he graduated, to taking the role of student in studios with major artists. Elite is always working on his development as a musician. Telling stories now as an artist about his personal struggles and discoveries, Elite will tell you he never just wanted to be a music producer. He’ll tell you how his dreams always involved performing and traveling the world.
So now everyday is about creating his own inspiration. Fighting those dark days of doubt. Becoming better. It’s about applying the principles he has learned from his father, George Parrino, a Professor of Visual Art – vagueness, mystery, leaving things open to interpretation. Elite understands how to fulfill his dreams now. He has worked hard merging knowledge with experience as a professional for the last ten years. The days of wondering whether his work will be good or not are over.
Yes, it’s going to be perfect. He’s an artist making educated decisions.
Trauma
Elite Lyrics
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Tiada lagi air mata
Bisa ku tangiskan lagi
Tiada lagi guna bermadah
Tempatku bukannya di sini
Sepuluh tahun ku menghambar padamu
Tak ku pinta lebih daripada tulus cinta
Namun kau menoda
Tidak pernahkah kau terfikir
Kemungkinan yang berakhir
Tidak pernahkah tersingkap di minda
Wajah kita sekeluarga
Sekelip mata berubah segalanya
Tiba-tiba dunia daku gelap gelita
Tak menentu hala
Teringat kau bersamanya
c/o
Trauma yang melanda
Menikam-nikan jiwa
Selemah ku lemah daku berserah
Trauma yang ku rasakan
Hanya padamu tuhan
Yang memahami
Pedih di hati
Tiada pengubat bisa merawat luka
Ku dalam trauma
Walau seribu pujuk rayu
Tak mengubah pendirianku
Sekali kau menduakan ku
Selamanya tertutup pintu
Biar daku membawa diri ini
Pergi jauh takkan kembali
Ku mencari ketenangan hati
Cuba lenyapka trauma ini
(repeat c/o)
These lyrics are from Elite's song "Trauma" and delve into the theme of heartbreak and emotional pain.
The song begins with the lines "Tiada lagi air mata / Bisa ku tangiskan lagi" which translate to "No more tears / I can shed again." This suggests that the singer has cried so much that they can no longer find any tears to express their sadness. They continue to express their frustration by saying "Tiada lagi guna bermadah / Tempatku bukannya di sini" which means "No more use of saying empty words / My place is not here." This indicates that the singer feels that their words and feelings were not valued and they no longer belong in this place.
The next lines reflect on the past, with the singer mentioning "Sepuluh tahun ku menghambar padamu" which means "For ten years I devoted myself to you." They express their sincere love in this line with "Tidak ku pinta lebih daripada tulus cinta" meaning "I didn't ask for anything more than genuine love." However, their love was tarnished as they sing "Namun kau menoda / Berkecai mahligai kita" which translates to "But you defiled / Our palace shattered." This shows that the singer's trust and love were betrayed, leading to the destruction of their relationship.
The chorus emphasizes the trauma experienced by the singer, who sings "Trauma yang melanda / Menikam-nikan jiwa" meaning "Trauma that strikes / Piercing the soul." The trauma is so intense that it renders the singer weak and they surrender in their weakness, portrayed in the line "Selemah ku lemah daku berserah." The pain they feel is deep and only God can understand, as they sing "Hanya padamu tuhan / Yang memahami / Pedih di hati" which translates to "Only to you, God / Who understands / The pain in my heart." They acknowledge that there is no medication that can heal their wounds and they remain trapped in this trauma.
The fourth and final paragraph explores the singer's resolve to move on from the heartbreak. They declare "Walau seribu pujuk rayu / Tak mengubah pendirianku" meaning "Even a thousand pleas and persuasions / Won't change my mind." They firmly decide that once they have been betrayed, the door to their heart will forever remain closed, as expressed in "Sekali kau menduakan ku / Selamanya tertutup pintu." The singer seeks peace of mind and tries to find a way to overcome this trauma and the painful memories by saying "Ku mencari ketenangan hati / Cuba lenyapkan trauma ini" which means "I am searching for peace of mind / Trying to make this trauma disappear."
Overall, the lyrics of "Trauma" reflect the intense emotional pain and heartbreak caused by betrayal and the struggle to heal and move on from a traumatic experience.
Line by Line Meaning
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Tiada lagi air mata
There are no more tears left to shed.
Bisa ku tangiskan lagi
I can no longer cry.
Tiada lagi guna bermadah
There is no use in pleading anymore.
Tempatku bukannya di sini
This is not where I belong.
Sepuluh tahun ku menghambar padamu
I have devoted ten years to you.
Tak ku pinta lebih daripada tulus cinta
I only asked for genuine love.
Namun kau menoda
But you defiled it.
Berkecai mahligai kita
Our dreams shattered.
Tidak pernahkah kau terfikir
Have you never thought about
Kemungkinan yang berakhir
The possibility of it ending?
Tidak pernahkah tersingkap di minda
Has it never crossed your mind
Wajah kita sekeluarga
The faces of our family
Sekelip mata berubah segalanya
In an instant, everything changed.
Tiba-tiba dunia daku gelap gelita
Suddenly, my world became dark and shattered.
Tak menentu hala
Everything became uncertain.
Teringat kau bersamanya
I remember you with someone else.
c/o
Chorus.
Trauma yang melanda
The trauma that overwhelms.
Menikam-nikan jiwa
Stabbing the soul repeatedly.
Selemah ku lemah daku berserah
As weak as I am, I surrender.
Trauma yang ku rasakan
The trauma that I feel.
Hanya padamu tuhan
Only God understands.
Yang memahami
Who truly understands.
Pedih di hati
The pain in my heart.
Tiada pengubat bisa merawat luka
No remedy can heal the wounds.
Ku dalam trauma
I am engulfed in trauma.
Walau seribu pujuk rayu
Even with a thousand pleas and persuasion.
Tak mengubah pendirianku
It does not change my decision.
Sekali kau menduakan ku
Once you betray me.
Selamanya tertutup pintu
The door to reconciliation is forever closed.
Biar daku membawa diri ini
Let me take myself away.
Pergi jauh takkan kembali
I'll go far and never return.
Ku mencari ketenangan hati
I search for peace of mind.
Cuba lenyapka trauma ini
Trying to make this trauma disappear.
(repeat c/o)
Repeating the chorus.
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