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"
Silver Moon
Elli Lyrics
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The sign of falling is true
Just another day I'm longing for
I hope you know it's you
All of this tension
All I've been waiting for
All that you give to me
All of this tension
All that you give to me
Just another day I'm longing for
The sign of falling is true
Just another day my silver moon
I hope you know it's you
In these lyrics, Elli begins by describing it as "just another day" under the influence of a silver moon. This metaphorical moon represents a sense of mystery and enchantment, as well as a time of reflection and introspection. It could also signify the passing of time and the cyclical nature of life.
She then mentions the "sign of falling," which can be interpreted in a couple of ways. It could refer to the falling of leaves from trees, symbolizing the changing seasons and the passage of time. Alternatively, it could represent a personal falling or a sense of vulnerability, perhaps in a romantic context.
Elli expresses her longing for something or someone, and implies that it is directed towards a specific individual. She hopes that this person understands that they are the object of her longing. This could indicate a deep emotional connection or a desire for closeness and intimacy.
The repetition of the lines "All of this tension, all I've been waiting for, all that you give to me" emphasizes the theme of anticipation and longing throughout the song. It suggests that the tension and expectations surrounding their relationship have been building up, and she has been eagerly waiting for something from the other person.
Ultimately, the lyrics convey a complex mix of emotions – desire, vulnerability, and anticipation. Elli's use of the silver moon as a symbol adds depth and poetic imagery to her longing and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Just another day my silver moon
Every day feels the same without you, my guiding light
The sign of falling is true
The feeling of falling in love is authentic and undeniable
Just another day I'm longing for
Each day, my yearning for you intensifies
I hope you know it's you
I wish you understand that my affection is solely directed towards you
All of this tension
The emotional strain that comes with longing for someone
All I've been waiting for
All this time, I have been eagerly anticipating your presence
All that you give to me
Everything you offer me emotionally and spiritually
Just another day I'm longing for
Once again, my desire for you grows stronger
The sign of falling is true
The undeniable signs of being deeply in love
Just another day my silver moon
Just another day without you, my beloved moon
I hope you know it's you
I hope you realize that it is specifically you who holds my heart
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Written by: Elli Michail
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