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
Dream
Eloy Lyrics
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Colour shapes and shades all mingle
Suddenly it feels so bizarre
Faintly still you hear your heartbeat
Is it just an illusion?
Or a mainline infusion?
Welcome dreamer!
Take shelter in this world of surreality
Look inside the eye of the mind
And find deliverance at last
Free from anxiety now
Everything's clear in your mind
You found your sanctuary now
Leaving all sorrows behind
In your dreams you'll be closer to yourself
Find a direction to your life
Dreams of good and dreams of bad
All experience you've had
Is it just an illusion?
Or a mainline infusion?
Dreams recalled seem so true and real
Waking up your lit with feelings
Emanating this new found might
Days that once were grey are shining
Dormant emotions awake
Tasting sweet to your mind
You see your goal way ahead
Shining like a beacon in the dark
Forever is here and now
It's not a trick of the light
You hear a silence within
Peace and love reunite
In everlasting burning light
You feel your aura expanding
Bathing in virginal joy
Just like a flower in bloom
Still in embryonic state
(you) Crave for an identity
Free from anxiety now
Everything's clear in your mind
You found your sanctuary now
Leaving all sorrows behind
In your dreams you'll be closer to yourself
Find a direction to your life
Don't despair when you feel in the shade
Wait and your dreams will lend a hand
The song "Dream" by Eloy presents a surreal world where the dreamer is invited to enter. The verse "close your eyes, you'll feel paralyzed" sets the mood for the entire song, as if the listener is being hypnotized to enter the dream world. The lyrics suggest that inside the dream world the dreamer can find deliverance from anxiety and sorrow, and gain wisdom from the astral world. The dreams in the song are presented as a way to find oneself and create a path towards a fulfilling life. The song ends on a positive note with the reminder that dreams can help overcome difficult times.
The lyrics of "Dream" are poetic and rich in imagery. The words "colour shapes and shades all mingle" create a vivid picture of a dream environment where things are constantly changing and hard to grasp. The song also makes use of contrast between light and dark, good and bad, and silence and noise. The lyrics employ the theme of transformation, where the dreamer is evolving and transcending their old self. The dream imagery is often used in song lyrics, but in "Dream," Eloy creates a unique world that draws the listener in and makes them feel like they too are in the dream world.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes, you'll feel paralyzed
If you shut your eyes, you may sense a loss of control.
Colour shapes and shades all mingle
Visual sensations mix, weave and blend.
Suddenly it feels so bizarre
Abnormally odd perceptions arise abruptly.
Faintly still you hear your heartbeat
Your heartbeat is faintly audible.
Is it just an illusion?
Could it all be an optical trick?
Or a mainline infusion?
Or getting high on drugs?
Welcome dreamer!
Greetings to you, the dreamer!
Take shelter in this world of surreality
Find refuge from reality in this surreal world.
Gain wisdom from the astral world
Acquire knowledge from beyond our world.
Look inside the eye of the mind
Peer into the depths of your imagination.
And find deliverance at last
And finally find salvation.
Free from anxiety now
No longer plagued by worry.
Everything's clear in your mind
Mental clarity has been achieved.
You found your sanctuary now
You've discovered your safe haven.
Leaving all sorrows behind
Leaving your woes in the past.
In your dreams you'll be closer to yourself
In your dreams, you can find your true self.
Find a direction to your life
Discover a sense of purpose in life.
Dreams of good and dreams of bad
Positive and negative dreaming.
All experience you've had
Every experience you've ever had.
Dreams recalled seem so true and real
Vividly remember dreams that appear authentic.
Waking up your lit with feelings
Upon awakening, emotions ignited.
Emanating this new found might
Radiating newfound strength.
Days that once were grey are shining
Dull and lifeless days shining brilliantly.
Dormant emotions awake
Inactive emotions spring to life.
Tasting sweet to your mind
Mind finds pleasure in the experience.
You see your goal way ahead
You perceive a distant but clear objective.
Shining like a beacon in the dark
It glows like a guiding light in the inky blackness.
Forever is here and now
Eternity is in the current moment.
It's not a trick of the light
It's not an optical illusion.
You hear a silence within
A deafening inner stillness resonates.
Peace and love reunite
Harmony and affection are reunited.
In everlasting burning light
In undying, blinding luminescence.
You feel your aura expanding
Sensing one's aura increasing size.
Bathing in virginal joy
Splashing in pure, pristine happiness.
Just like a flower in bloom
Like a flower in full bloom.
Still in embryonic state
Though undeveloped, not fully matured.
(you) Crave for an identity
Longing for a sense of self.
Don't despair when you feel in the shade
Do not lose hope when feeling left out.
Wait and your dreams will lend a hand
Be patient; your dreams may help you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FERRIS BUELLER, FLORIAN PREIS, MICHAEL SIMON, MIKE GERLACH, RICK J. JORDAN, SHAHIN MOSHIRIAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
M Louzy
Close your eyes, you'll feel paralyzed
Colour shapes and shades all mingle
Suddenly it feels so bizarre
Faintly still you hear your heartbeat
Is it just an illusion?
Or a mainline infusion?
Welcome dreamer!
Take shelter in this world of surreality
Gain wisdom from the astral world
Look inside the eye of the mind
And find deliverance at last
Free from anxiety now
Everything's clear in your mind
You found your sanctuary now
Leaving all sorrows behind
In your dreams you'll be closer to yourself
Find a direction to your life
Dreams of good and dreams of bad
All experience you've had
Is it just an illusion?
Or a mainline infusion?
Dreams recalled seem so true and real
Waking up your lit with feelings
Emanating this new found might
Days that once were grey are shining
Dormant emotions awake
Tasting sweet to your mind
You see your goal way ahead
Shining like a beacon in the dark
Forever is here and now
It's not a trick of the light
You hear a silence within
Peace and love reunite
In everlasting burning light
You feel your aura expanding
Bathing in virginal joy
Just like a flower in bloom
Still in embryonic state
(You) Crave for an identity
Free from anxiety now
Everything's clear in your mind
You found your sanctuary now
Leaving all sorrows behind
In your dreams you'll be closer to yourself
Find a direction to your life
Don't dispair when you feel in the shade
Wait and your dreams will lend a hand
Joe Gardens
I'm dreaming...