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
Fire
Eloy Lyrics
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the dreams you're living for
once more are shattered by thunder
distorted pictures appear
steered by an evil force
that's slowly dragging you under
a living nightmare wakes
you in the night
under your feet
you feel a cold sweat
running down your spine
it leaves you searching
for a secret retreat
Each time you climb a mountain
you see the world below
it's chaos tears you asunder
you try to keep your balance
you try to stay in tune
vibrating senses shaking you inside
a timeless moment spent
recalling your dream
Now your vision is clear
all your doubts dissappear
and you're asking yourself
is this heaven or hell
Like a storm in the night
all emotions alight
and you try to disguise
you feel the fire and ice
Reaching out for your aim
Yet a pawn in a game
while you try to rebel
against heaven and hell
(all?)( in) the moments of strife
on the tight rope of life
and your spirit still cries
torn between fire and ice
In a labyrinth of nightmares
you run an endless race
down a tunnel with no end
while you're running in the darkness
you discover a light
shining so bright
shining bright up ahead
The lyrics to Eloy's song "Fire" delve into the inner struggles and conflicts faced by an individual, representing the clash between their beliefs and dreams, and the external forces that seek to undermine and control them. The song opens by highlighting the shattering of values and dreams, as an evil force gradually pulls the individual down into a living nightmare. This nightmare awakens the person in the night, leaving them feeling a sense of insecurity as the ground crumbles beneath their feet. A cold sweat runs down their spine, leading them to search for a secret retreat, a place of solace and escape.
As the song progresses, the individual metaphorically climbs a mountain, getting a glimpse of the chaotic world below that tears them apart. They strive to maintain balance and harmony within themselves, but their senses shake violently, leaving them filled with doubt. However, in a timeless moment of reflection, their vision becomes clear, and all doubts disappear. At this point, they question whether they are now in heaven or hell, experiencing a storm of emotions that they try to conceal. They feel both the fire and ice within them, representing the intense inner conflicts they face.
Despite reaching out for their aims and desires, they feel like mere pawns in a greater game, caught between rebelling against the forces of heaven and hell. In those moments of struggle, walking the tightrope of life, their spirit cries out, torn between the opposing forces of fire and ice within them. The lyrics conclude with a glimmer of hope, introducing a light shining brightly ahead as the individual runs through a labyrinth of nightmares and an endless, dark race.
Line by Line Meaning
The values you believe in
The principles and beliefs that guide your actions
the dreams you're living for
The aspirations and goals that drive your life
once more are shattered by thunder
They are broken and destroyed abruptly, like a sudden thunderstorm
distorted pictures appear
Images and perceptions become twisted and distorted
steered by an evil force
Controlled and manipulated by a malevolent influence
that's slowly dragging you under
Gradually pulling you into a negative and detrimental state
a living nightmare wakes you in the night
A vivid and terrifying dream jolts you awake at night
you feel the ground crumbling under your feet
You sense the foundations of your life crumbling and becoming unstable
you feel a cold sweat running down your spine
Anxiety and fear cause a chilling sensation down your back
it leaves you searching for a secret retreat
It prompts you to seek a hidden place of solace and escape
Each time you climb a mountain
Every time you face a difficult challenge or obstacle
you see the world below
You gain a broader perspective and understanding of the world around you
it's chaos tears you asunder
The disorder and turmoil of the world cause you to feel torn apart
you try to keep your balance
You strive to maintain stability and equilibrium
you try to stay in tune
You attempt to align yourself with harmony and coherence
vibrating senses shaking you inside
Your heightened senses and emotions are causing internal turmoil
a timeless moment spent recalling your dream
A moment outside of time where you reflect on the significance of your dream
Now your vision is clear
Your understanding and perception become sharp and focused
all your doubts disappear
Any uncertainties and hesitations vanish completely
and you're asking yourself
You are questioning within your own mind
is this heaven or hell
You are pondering whether the current situation is blissful or tormenting
Like a storm in the night
Similar to a violent tempest during darkness
all emotions alight
Intense feelings and passions ignite
and you try to disguise
You attempt to conceal and mask your true emotions
you feel the fire and ice
You experience the contrasting sensations of intense heat and freezing cold
Reaching out for your aim
Striving to achieve your desired objective
Yet a pawn in a game
However, you are merely a manipulated piece in a larger scheme
while you try to rebel
As you resist and defy
against heaven and hell
Opposed to both heavenly and hellish forces
(all?) (in) the moments of strife
During times of conflict and struggle
on the tight rope of life
Balancing precariously on the thin line between existence and oblivion
and your spirit still cries
Your inner soul continues to express pain and anguish
torn between fire and ice
Caught in a dilemma between extremes of passion and detachment
In a labyrinth of nightmares
Within a complex and bewildering maze of terrifying dreams
you run an endless race
You engage in a perpetual and futile competition
down a tunnel with no end
Through a pathway that seems to have no conclusion
while you're running in the darkness
As you race blindly without illumination
you discover a light
You find a glimmer of hope and illumination
shining so bright
Radiating with intense luminosity
shining bright up ahead
Illuminating a path forward
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