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
Hero
Eloy Lyrics
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Tearing down every wall
Bear your burden, conquer all
Striving to never die
Hero!
Climbing the peak of fame
'Til everybody calls your name
A myriad of vocals cry
Your struggle knows no end
Your alone without a friend
Setting your goal too high
Hero!
Yours is victory
Going down in history
And like a star to shine
Do you realize
You've taken on that task that is far too great
The pressure grows
But it's much too late
And you recall
The easy loving life that you left behind
You can't control
The whirlpools in you mind
In your timeless world
Your pulse beats fast, takes on an endless race
You try to find a value for yourself
But the way is too long
Your toil is getting harder with every step
Confusion rules:
Your spirit's fighting back
Under the storm
And you return
You raced along
Going on
Means going far
Going far
The song "Hero" by Eloy is an encouraging anthem about perseverance and the hardships of the journey towards success. The lyrics begin with a call to action, urging the hero to "tear down every wall" and "bear your burden, conquer all." Despite the struggles and the possibility of failure, the hero remains determined to "never die" and continue their ascent towards fame and recognition. As the hero climbs higher and gains more attention, they are met with a "myriad of vocals" crying out their name.
However, the song acknowledges the toll that this journey can take on the hero's mental and emotional wellbeing. The hero is described as being "alone without a friend" and having set their goals "too high." As the pressure grows and the hero begins to question whether the sacrifice is worth it, they remember the easier life they left behind. Despite this, the hero's determination remains strong, as they aim for victory and the chance to go down in history.
Overall, "Hero" celebrates the resilience and strength required to chase after one's dreams, while also recognizing the difficulties and sacrifices that come along with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Hero!
Addressing the singer of the song as a 'hero'.
Tearing down every wall
Destroying all obstacles that come in the way of achieving the goal.
Bear your burden, conquer all
Taking responsibility for one's own endeavors and overcome all challenges.
Striving to never die
Attempting to create a lasting impact in the world and being remembered for it.
Climbing the peak of fame
Ascending to the highest level of success and recognition.
'Til everybody calls your name
Achieving immense popularity, where everyone is aware of your existence.
A myriad of vocals cry
Several people are cheering for the hero's success.
Your struggle knows no end
The journey to success is never-ending.
Your alone without a friend
Feeling isolated despite being successful.
Setting your goal too high
Having unrealistic expectations and wanting too much from life.
Yours is victory
The reward for hard work and dedication is success.
Going down in history
Being remembered in the books of history forever.
And like a star to shine
Being in the limelight and shining bright like a star.
You've taken on that task that is far too great
Taking up a challenge that is immensely difficult to achieve.
The pressure grows
The more successful one becomes, the more pressure they face.
But it's much too late
It's too late to turn back or make changes, one has to deal with the consequences.
And you recall
Remembering the easier life before becoming successful.
The easy loving life that you left behind
Remembering the simpler life of the past, which was less stressful.
You can't control
Losing control over one's life and mind due to overwhelming pressure.
The whirlpools in your mind
Being consumed by thoughts and doubts, making it difficult to focus.
In your timeless world
Being in a world where time seems to stand still, and everything revolves around the pursuit of success.
Your pulse beats fast, takes on an endless race
Feeling the stress and the pressure of the constant pursuit of success.
You try to find a value for yourself
Trying to define one's self-worth based on success and material possessions.
But the way is too long
The journey to finding self-worth is a long and difficult one.
Your toil is getting harder with every step
The more success one achieves, the harder it becomes to maintain it.
Confusion rules
Being lost and unsure of what to do next.
Your spirit's fighting back
The will to succeed is still strong, despite the challenges faced.
Under the storm
Facing challenges head-on and overcoming them.
And you return
Persisting through difficult times and emerging victorious.
You raced along
Having an intense and fast-paced journey towards success.
Going on
Persevering and continuing on the journey towards success.
Means going far
Success requires hard work, determination, and an unrelenting pursuit towards one's goals.
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