1) German musician
2) 19… Read Full Bio ↴Elli is the name of more than one artist
1) German musician
2) 1960s-1970s rock
3) an alias of Elisa Tiilikainen
4) lo-fi pop musician from Maryland (alias of Elliot Dean)
5) Vocaloid producer ( 衿)
1) Elli Erl (born Elisabeth Maria Erl on May 25, 1979 in Straubing, Bavaria) is a German musician, who came to fame as the winner of the second season of the television show Deutschland sucht den SuperStar, the German version of Pop Idol.
Erl had a typical childhood growing up in Straubing, Germany with her parents Ludwig and Renate and her brothers Josef (Josey) and Ludwig Jr. In elementary school she started learning the trumpet, piano and the guitar opposite expanding interests in tennis, cycling and skiing. In her late teenage years she became the lead singer of several soul and rock bands, including The Gong FM Band, LOP and the more popular Panta Rei. After her high school graduation Elli decided to become a student teacher and began studying Music and Sports at Regensburg University.
Around the same time, in 2003, she participated in the second season of Deutschland sucht den SuperStar. Because of her massive stage experience, her raspy voice and the unconventional look she was seen as an early favourite by the judges and also by the audience, who enabled her to sing against comrade-in-arms Denise Tillmanns during the final show. However, in the end she beat out runner-up Tillmanns by a margin of 11 per cent. As of 2007 she is the show's only female winner.
Elli's first single "This Is My Life" (written and produced by Dieter Bohlen) was released in April 2004 via BMG. In comparison with "Take Me Tonight", the debut single by first season's winner Alexander Klaws, the song failed to become a big hit and peaked only at #3 on the German single chart. Afterwards Elli decided not to collaborate with Dieter Bohlen once again (as Klaws had done before), caused by personal and musical differences with the judge. She eventually released her self-composed second single "In My Dreams", but neither the single nor her debut album "Shout It Out" could reach the top 30 once again. As a consequence she went on tour with her band Panta Rei for some time.
In winter 2006 Erl's previously unreleased record "Better Than the Best" was chosen to become the Corporate Song for DHL.
After her 2007 Album "Moving On" failed to make an impact she chose to get full creative control over her subsequent work and founded her own record label 1773 Records.
Her third album "Human" is slated for a May 2009 release. Erl has written most of the tracks and played several instruments (acoustic guitar, piano, harmonica and accordion) on the album
"Human"
Not My Type
Elli Lyrics
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Things without thinking
Love to say
How wonderful you are
Love to think
Think about yourself
Nothing is your fault
You shift the blame
It’s not my fault, not my fault
Your weakness
You can’t own up
Not my fault, not my fault
Love to think
Think out loud
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Love to think
About yourself
Nothing
Nothing is your fault
You shift the blame
To whomever you want
It’s not my fault, not my fault
Your weakness
You can’t own up
Not my fault, not my fault
Aw yeah
Not my Fault
Nah nah nah nah nah
You berate us with lies and threats
You ridicule and divide us
We are hanging on by a thread
Not the time to turn our backs
Or bury our heads
THIS MUST END
THIS MUST END
THIS MUST END
You shift the blame
To whomever you want
It’s not my fault, not my fault
Your weakness
You can’t own up
Not my fault, not my fault
In this song, Elli talks about someone who loves to speak their mind without thinking, and constantly shifts the blame to others instead of accepting responsibility for their actions. She points out that this behavior is a sign of weakness and not a quality that anyone should aspire to have. Elli suggests that this person loves to think about themselves and only themselves, never admitting to any wrongdoing, and they use lies and threats to manipulate those around them. Elli highlights how important it is to recognize and stand up against this kind of behavior. She implores people to not bury their heads in the sand and turn their backs, but rather acknowledge the issue, work together and put an end to it.
The song 'Not My Type' was released on 16th July 2021.
This song was written by Elli, and produced by Marcus Lindberg.
'Not My Type' is part of Elli's debut album 'Love Collage'.
The song was recorded at the Mörkrum Studios in Stockholm, Sweden.
Elli got inspiration for this song from her experiences of dealing with manipulative people in her personal and professional life. She wrote this song as an anthem for all those who have had to face toxic people and relationships.
'Not My Type' is a powerful song with a driving beat that accompanies Elli's strong vocals. The melody builds up to a crescendo in the chorus, where Elli calls for taking action against manipulation and lies.
Elli is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Sweden, who has been making waves with her music since 2016.
Elli's musical style is a fusion of pop, R&B, and electronic dance music. Her songs are catchy, stylish and empowering.
'Not My Type' is a song that promotes standing up for oneself and not tolerating toxic behavior. It is a powerful message that resonates with many people who have faced similar situations in their lives.
Chords: G Bm C G, D Bm C G.
Line by Line Meaning
Love to say
I frequently speak without thinking
Things without thinking
I often say things impulsively, without considering their impact
Love to say
I enjoy expressing admiration for others, even if insincerely
How wonderful you are
I often compliment others without genuine feeling
Love to think
I enjoy pondering about myself and my own interests
Think about yourself
I spend a lot of time considering my own needs and desires
Nothing is your fault
You refuse to take responsibility for your actions and blame others instead
You shift the blame
You won't acknowledge your mistakes and hold others accountable instead
To whomever you want
You choose whoever you want to blame, regardless of whether it's justified
It’s not my fault, not my fault
I refuse to take blame for your shortcomings
Your weakness
Your inability to take responsibility for your actions
You can’t own up
You won't admit your faults and mistakes
Love to think
I enjoy reflecting on my own thoughts and ideas
Think out loud
I like to voice my thoughts and opinions even if they might not be well received
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I believe that I can solve all of our problems with my ideas and opinions
Love to think
I enjoy spending time reflecting on my own qualities and characteristics
About yourself
I am often self-absorbed, thinking only about myself and my needs
Nothing
You refuse to accept responsibility for anything that goes wrong
Nothing is your fault
You blame others for everything and refuse to take responsibility for yourself
You shift the blame
You always find someone else to blame for your mistakes
To whomever you want
You pick whoever is convenient to take the blame, regardless of whether they are actually responsible
It’s not my fault, not my fault
I refuse to take the blame for your actions
Your weakness
Your inability to admit your faults
You can’t own up
You won't acknowledge or take responsibility for your mistakes
Not my fault, not my fault
I will not accept blame for your actions
Aw yeah
An exclamation of agreement or acknowledgement
Not my Fault
I am not responsible for your actions or mistakes
Nah nah nah nah nah
A repetitive vocalization of disagreement, disinterest, or dismissal
You berate us with lies and threats
You intimidate and manipulate us with false information and promises
You ridicule and divide us
You insult and alienate us, causing division and hostility
We are hanging on by a thread
The situation is precarious and we are barely holding on
Not the time to turn our backs
We must stand together and face the situation, not abandon each other
Or bury our heads
We cannot ignore the situation and hope that it will go away on its own
THIS MUST END
We need to stop this behavior and find a solution
THIS MUST END
The current situation cannot continue and needs to change
THIS MUST END
We must take action to stop this behavior and find a resolution
You shift the blame
You refuse to take responsibility for your actions and instead blame others
To whomever you want
You choose whoever is convenient to blame, regardless of whether they are actually responsible
It’s not my fault, not my fault
I am not to blame for your behavior or its consequences
Your weakness
Your inability to accept blame or responsibility
You can’t own up
You won't acknowledge or accept responsibility for your actions or mistakes
Not my fault, not my fault
I refuse to bear the consequences of your actions or mistakes
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Matt Ellis, Tim Nodar
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