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
Awakening Of Consciousness
Eloy Lyrics
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Melting the spirit - into existence
Past recollection - resting in silent
Subconscious chambers - never remembered
Spirit and matter unite to create mortal life
Physical awareness awakes to embrace solar light
Nature's might
Holds the key to all life
Born to be
And to see
Deeply feel
Joy and pain in your life
Predestination and karma remain at your side
Steady companions of fate, circling like satellites
Eyes are collecting - lasting impressions
Words from hypnotic - chanting suggestions
Rules of society - mad regulations
Laws and decrees - of civilization
All contradictions lay on the scales to be weighted
Waken your consciousness, let your decisions be made
'Lone on the way - abandoned by
The force of the source - still wondering why
The goal of life - unclear and pale
Vibrations from nowhere - sweep the mind
Lost in a maze - uncertain fate
Sometimes a sign - a call inside
While logic grows - intuition fades
Leaving behind - an inner war
Searching the ultimate answer so near, yet so far
Deep in your soul to be found shining bright like a star
Time - after time
The light will shine
Illuminating the way
Always there
Everywhere
In all life
Shining bright and divine
Predestination and karma remain at your side
Steady companions of fate, circling like satellites
The song "Awakening Of Consciousness" by Eloy begins with the realization of inner peace and the merging of the soul with existence. The lyrics speak of the subconscious that holds secrets that we may never remember but continue to affect our lives. The song takes a turn towards an observation of the dichotomy between spirit and matter, as it comes together to create mortal life. And as the physical awareness awakens to embrace the solar light, it signifies an awakening of a new dawn.
In the second verse, the lyrics delve into the social conditioning that rules over people's lives. The society blindly follows mad regulations, laws and decrees of civilization that contradict and lay on the scales to be weighted. The lyrics emphasize the importance of opening up one's consciousness to awaken and make decisions that lead to a better existence. The song concludes by speaking of a journey that involves searching for answers deep within one's soul, and how the light will shine illuminating the way, forever present to guide one's path.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of the silence
The awakening of consciousness came from a place of stillness
Melting the spirit
The process of awakening fused both the spirit and body into one existence
Past recollection
Memories from the past are silenced as consciousness is awakened
Subconscious chambers
Parts of the mind that were once hidden are brought to the surface
Spirit and matter unite to create mortal life
The fusion of the spiritual and physical world results in human existence
Physical awareness awakes to embrace solar light
Humanity awakens to the power and energy of nature’s light
Light - solar light
The source of the power and energy that illumines human consciousness is the sun
Nature's might
The grandeur, strength and majesty of the natural world
Holds the key to all life
Nature offers the answers to humanity's greatest puzzle
Born to be
Human life is a conscious decision by the Universe to exist
And to see
Creation is born of a desire to observe and experience the Universe
Deeply feel
Part of the human experience is to observe and process its own internal sensations
Joy and pain in your life
Life is made up of both positive and negative experiences
Predestination and karma remain at your side
The concept of fate and the consequences of past actions are always present
Steady companions of fate, circling like satellites
Fate and karma constantly surround and influence humankind
Eyes are collecting - lasting impressions
The human mind is always absorbing new experiences and memories
Words from hypnotic - chanting suggestions
Societal norms and expectations seep into the subconscious
Rules of society - mad regulations
Man-made laws and societal expectations
Laws and decrees - of civilization
The governance of human society
All contradictions lay on the scales to be weighted
The mind processes and weighs conflicting ideologies
Waken your consciousness, let your decisions be made
Individualism is awakened to make informed decisions
'Lone on the way - abandoned by
Individualism often leads one to feel alone and unsupported
The force of the source - still wondering why
The cause of consciousness and existence still puzzles humankind
The goal of life - unclear and pale
The fundamental aim of existence is cloudy and unattainable
Vibrations from nowhere - sweep the mind
Sensations and elements from unknown sources stimulate the mind
Lost in a maze - uncertain fate
Uncertainty about human fate engulfs and traps the mind
Sometimes a sign - a call inside
Occasionally, there are whispers or nudges pointing the way forward
While logic grows - intuition fades
A growing reliance on logic comes at the expense of intuition
Leaving behind - an inner war
The mind is left to struggle with opposing forces within itself
Searching the ultimate answer so near, yet so far
The ultimate answer is elusive despite feeling within reach
Deep in your soul to be found shining bright like a star
The answer is within oneself
Time - after time
Repeatedly
The light will shine
The power of nature’s energy is eternal
Illuminating the way
Nature’s energy sheds light on the path forward
Always there
Nature’s energy is always present, even when imperceptible to humans
Everywhere
Nature is omnipresent
In all life
Nature underpins all of existence
Shining bright and divine
The power of nature’s energy is both beautiful and divine
Contributed by Josiah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.