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
Angel In Disguise
Eloy Lyrics
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Searching for the trail
Waiting for a new day
Answers I don't have
Questions on my mind
Days don't let it stray
Then you came in
My life's to begin
I saw your eyes
And so I dream
Of your body so divine (so divine)
I can't get you out of my mind
Lying in my bed
Trying to wake up
From this hibernation
Tears that I have shared
Captured in a cup
Cracked from my salvation
Then you came in
Like an angel in disguise
My life's to begin
I saw your eyes
And now I dream
Of your body next to mine
I can't get you out of my mind
Could not foreseen
This mystery
I catch it by your spell
You have set me free and you're the key
My own fairytale
Then you came in
Like an angel in disguise
My life's to begin
I saw your eyes
And now I dream
Of our bodies in to twine (in to twine)
I can't get you out, no
I can't get you out
(Then you came in)
Like an angel in disguise
(My life's to begin)
I saw your eyes
And so I dream
Of your body so divine (so divine)
I can't get you out of my mind
The lyrics to Eloy's song "Angel In Disguise" depict a person who feels lost and is searching for direction and answers in their life. They express a sense of waiting for a new day and having questions on their mind, but not finding any solutions. The first verse suggests a feeling of stagnation or being trapped in their current state.
However, everything changes when the person encounters someone who appears to them like an angel in disguise. This encounter brings a newfound sense of hope and purpose to their life. The lyrics describe the impact of this encounter, emphasizing the captivating nature of the angel's eyes and the consequent dreams and thoughts about their divine beauty.
The second verse continues to explore the transformation this angelic presence brings. The person acknowledges their previous state of emotional numbness, describing it as a hibernation. The tears they have shed are symbolically captured in a cracked cup, highlighting the fragility of their previous source of solace or salvation.
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the profound impact the angel has had on the person. They just can't get the angel out of their mind, suggesting that this encounter has become a focal point in their thoughts and dreams.
Overall, the lyrics of "Angel In Disguise" reflect a personal journey of searching for meaning, encountering a transformative presence, and experiencing a newfound sense of hope, love, and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost inside myself
Feeling emotionally and mentally trapped within my own thoughts and emotions
Searching for the trail
Seeking guidance or direction in my life
Waiting for a new day
Anticipating a fresh start or a positive change in my circumstances
Answers I don't have
Lacking the solutions or explanations to my own questions and uncertainties
Questions on my mind
Having numerous uncertainties and inquiries weighing on my thoughts
Days don't let it stray
The passing of time doesn't alleviate or divert my concerns
Then you came in
At that moment, you entered into my life
Like an angel in disguise
Similar to a heavenly being concealed under a different form, you appeared to rescue me
My life's to begin
Now, my existence is about to commence or transform
I saw your eyes
I witnessed the captivating charm within your gaze
And so I dream
Consequently, I fantasize or envision
Of your body so divine (so divine)
Imagining the exquisite and heavenly nature of your physical form
I can't get you out of my mind
I am unable to remove you from my thoughts or cease thinking about you
Lying in my bed
Reclining in my sleeping place
Trying to wake up
Attempting to rouse myself from a state of slumber or inactivity
From this hibernation
From this prolonged period of inaction or withdrawal
Tears that I have shared
The tears that I have expressed or shared with others
Captured in a cup
Contained within a vessel or receptacle
Cracked from my salvation
Broken and damaged because of my attempt to find solace or deliverance
Could not foreseen
Could not have predicted or anticipated
This mystery
This enigmatic or inexplicable occurrence
I catch it by your spell
I am entranced or captivated by your enchantment or influence
You have set me free and you're the key
You have liberated me and you hold the solution or means to my freedom
My own fairytale
My personal and fantastical narrative or story
Of your body next to mine
Imagining the physical presence of your body beside mine
I can't get you out of my mind
I am unable to remove you from my thoughts or cease thinking about you
Could not foreseen
Could not have predicted or anticipated
This mystery
This enigmatic or inexplicable occurrence
I catch it by your spell
I am entranced or captivated by your enchantment or influence
You have set me free and you're the key
You have liberated me and you hold the solution or means to my freedom
My own fairytale
My personal and fantastical narrative or story
Then you came in
At that moment, you entered into my life
Like an angel in disguise
Similar to a heavenly being concealed under a different form, you appeared to rescue me
My life's to begin
Now, my existence is about to commence or transform
I saw your eyes
I witnessed the captivating charm within your gaze
And so I dream
Consequently, I fantasize or envision
Of your body so divine (so divine)
Imagining the exquisite and heavenly nature of your physical form
I can't get you out of my mind
I am unable to remove you from my thoughts or cease thinking about you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nando Eweg, Traditional
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ania Del Vecchio
Lovely song
IrisSiri82
Gänsehaut <3
Nancy Möller
Das hat echt Ohrwurmpotenzial.
Chris Tine
Einfach nur Toll!
OHNE WORTE ... Eloy einfach nur TOP!!! :)
Carolin Tränkner
Amazing 😚
gurkenhobel1
Das Lied ist aber auch schon fast 4 Jahre alt. Was macht er denn jetzt? Weiß das jemand?
Thomas Fehnle
ohhh eloy!
Rejczlol77
Tragisch ...
perfectlyjust
SHAAAGGGGGG ME PLEASE