Founded in 1969 by guitarist Frank Bornemann, the band has endured several line-up changes, with Bornemann being the only consistent member of the group. In the 1980s, after a series of major splits (like in 1984 although reformed in 1988) in the group, Bornemann pursued a more commercial direction. Despite attracting a large following, the band never gained popularity in the United States.
However, in later years, former members of the band re-joined, and in 1998 fans delighted in hearing Ocean 2, a return to the classic symphonic progressive genre that the band was so well known for. A sequel to the 1977's original, it is commonly thought among fans that it successfully recaptures the spirit of the band, and is a worthy follow-up to the much beloved classic.
Of the band's numerous records, fans generally consider Inside, Floating, Dawn, Ocean, Silent Cries & Mighty Echoes, Planets and Ocean 2 to be the superior albums.
Despite their nationality, the band is not generally considered krautrock due to their sound which has much more in common with English progressive groups such as Pink Floyd and Yes.
In 2009 after a decade of hiatus Frank Bornemann released a DVD celebrating their 40th anniversary and a new album called Visionairy.
In the following period he worked on a concept double album about the life of the Maid of Orleans, Jeanne d'Arc. The album The Vision, the Sword and the Pyre, Pt. 1 was released in 2017, followed by The Vision, the Sword and the Pyre, Pt. 2 in 2019.
Current Line-up:
Frank Bornemann
Klaus-Peter Matziol
Hannes Arkona
Hannes Folberth
Bodo Schopf
05 FOLLOW THE LIGHT
Eloy Lyrics
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So near and yet so far
Rich and vivid sunsets
The marker of our time
See the light feel its warmth
See the glow which fills the sky
A light with magic powers
Which penetrates my heart
That sets my thoughts aflame
See the light, feel it's warmth
Touch the glow, that fills the mind
Is this the twilight of lifetimes gone, before
Or is the night now over bringing forth, the dawn...dawn...dawn...dawn...dawn.
As in a raging tempest we hear the thunder cry
We see the trees fall victim
See spears of lightning fly
HEAR ME
Dream or reality?
HEAR ME
Is someone calling me?
End your bondage new and throw away your chains
No more hesitation, now's the time to change
Leave the road you're on for there's a better way
Be just what you are and let your spirit free
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
The questions without answers
Are written on the wall
The please of spray can poets
Who heeds them when they call?
HEAR ME
Dream or reality
HEAR ME
Is someone calling me?
End your bondage now and throw away your chains
No more hesitation, now's the time to change
Leave the road you're on for there's a better way
Be just what you are and let your spirit free
Follow the light have no fear you won't burn your eyes
Follow the light feel it's never ending warmth, it can heal the blind
Follow the light have no fear you won't burn your eyes
Follow the light it's your future you will realize
Follow the light feel it's power feel it in your soul
Follow the light it is here, it is there, it is everywhere, everywhere you go
The lyrics of Eloy's song "Follow The Light" call attention to the power of light and the hope it brings. The song starts with an image of a "glow on the horizon" that is both close and far away, emphasizing the idea of something just out of reach. The following verses juxtapose the beauty of sunsets with the singer's personal experience of light as something that penetrates their heart and wakes their senses, setting their thoughts aflame. The chorus repeats the invitation to "Follow the light" and feel its warmth, which can heal and realize one's future. The idea of transformation and leaving behind the past is emphasized in the middle section of the song, where the singer urges listeners to end their bondage, throw away their chains, leave the road they are on, and be just what they are. The final verse dwells on the questions without answers that are written on the wall and the plea of spray can poets who are not heard. The song ends with a final affirmation to follow the light, which is present everywhere one goes.
In one interpretation, "Follow The Light" can be viewed as an anthem of hope and transcendence. The song invites listeners to break free from limitations and embrace the power of light as a transformative force. The lyrics emphasize the importance of personal agency and the need to take action to realize one's potential. The image of following a light that can heal the blind suggests a theme of spiritual awakening and the possibility of seeing beyond the present moment. The song's assertive tone is underscored by the repeated use of imperative verbs, such as "See the light," "Touch the glow," and "Follow the light."
Line by Line Meaning
A glow on the horizon
There is a bright light in the distance
So near and yet so far
Though the light is close, it feels far away
Rich and vivid sunsets
The colorful sunsets are a sign of the passing of time
The marker of our time
The sunsets indicate the passage of time
See the light feel its warmth
Observe the light and feel its comforting warmth
See the glow which fills the sky
Observe the bright light that illuminates the sky
A light with magic powers
The light has a mystical quality
Which penetrates my heart
The light has a profound impact on my emotions
A light which wakes my senses
The light awakens my senses
That sets my thoughts aflame
The light inspires deep contemplation
Touch the glow, that fills the mind
Feel the brightness that fills the mind
Is this the twilight of lifetimes gone, before
Is this the end of previous eras?
Or is the night now over bringing forth, the dawn...dawn...dawn...dawn...dawn.
Is this the start of a new day?
As in a raging tempest we hear the thunder cry
Just as in a storm, we can hear the roar of the unknown
We see the trees fall victim
We witness destruction
See spears of lightning fly
We see lightning bolts appear out of nowhere
HEAR ME
Listen to what I am saying
Dream or reality?
Is this experience real or imaginary?
Is someone calling me?
Am I being beckoned by a higher power?
End your bondage new and throw away your chains
Free yourself from your constraints
No more hesitation, now's the time to change
It is now time for action
Leave the road you're on for there's a better way
Abandon your current path for something better
Be just what you are and let your spirit free
Be true to yourself and release your innermost self
The questions without answers
The unanswerable questions
Are written on the wall
Are evident for all to see
The please of spray can poets
The pleas of anonymous street artists
Who heeds them when they call?
Who is listening to their cries for change?
Follow the light have no fear you won't burn your eyes
Chase the light without apprehension of harm
Follow the light feel it's never ending warmth, it can heal the blind
Pursue the light which exudes healing warmth and can grant sight to the blind
Follow the light it's your future you will realize
Embrace the light for it will reveal your future
Follow the light feel it's power feel it in your soul
Succumb to the power of the light and feel it deep within your being
Follow the light it is here, it is there, it is everywhere, everywhere you go
Pursue the light as it exists in all places and at all times
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