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
Mutiny
Eloy Lyrics
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But he mistrusts my unfamiliar ways:
He want's to use the things I've learnt
Six hundred years of knowledge sorely earned.
But if we can stay together,
I don't mind the things he tells me:
Of defending him in mutiny,
I don't care if you're there, I don't care
Against the hated iron hands, they're uniting
They're backed by everyone in town,
And I must ride to beat them down, how they're fighting:
But I understand their cause
To fight against the laws, they're right:
I promised to defend
Your father to the end and fight
The hatred's there in their eyes,
They'll break his might it's no surprise if they do it:
But I must take the other side
And somehow learn to stand and fight, and come through it:
Though there's little chance
That I beat bow and lance, I must:
Our love drives me on
For you're the only one I can trust.
The song "Mutiny" by Eloy is a story about a man who is in love with a woman whose father mistrusts him but allows him to stay. The man has learned a lot in his 600 years of existence, and the woman's father wants to use that knowledge to his advantage. The man is okay with this if they can stay together, even if it means defending the father in a mutiny. The man doesn't care if the woman is there or not.
The story then moves to a farm where people have united against the "hated iron hands" and are being backed by everyone in town. The man has to ride to beat them down, but he understands their cause. They are fighting against laws that they believe are wrong, and he promised to defend the woman's father until the end. The man sees the hatred in the eyes of the rebel group, and he knows they will break his might if they can. However, he still has to take the other side and fight against them. His love for the woman drives him on, and she is the only one he can trust.
The song is full of symbolism and metaphors. The "hated iron hands" can be a reference to the industrial revolution, and the rebels can be seen as the oppressed working class. The man's ability to live 600 years could represent the idea of immortality and how it can be a gift and a curse. The story of the song is open to interpretation, and each listener can have their perspective on it.
Line by Line Meaning
Your father told me I can stay,
Eloy's lover's father permitted Eloy to stay with them, but he does not fully trust Eloy as he comes from an unfamiliar background.
But he mistrusts my unfamiliar ways:
The father does not trust Eloy due to his different upbringing and experiences from their own.
He want's to use the things I've learnt
Despite mistrusting him, the father is interested in using Eloy's knowledge and experience for his own benefit.
Six hundred years of knowledge sorely earned.
Eloy has gained a lot of knowledge and experience from his past adventures and struggles.
But if we can stay together,
As long as Eloy and his lover can stay together, he is willing to put up with the father's mistrust and use of his knowledge.
I don't mind the things he tells me:
Despite the father's mistrust, Eloy is willing to listen to his commands and requests.
Of defending him in mutiny,
The father wants Eloy to defend him in case of a mutiny or rebellion among their people.
I don't care if you're there, I don't care
Eloy is committed to fulfilling his promise to the father, even if his lover is not by his side.
One the farms they've made a stand,
Some people in town have decided to rebel against the ruling class.
Against the hated iron hands, they're uniting
The rebellion is against those in power who enforce their rule with an iron fist.
They're backed by everyone in town,
The rebels have support from many people in their community.
And I must ride to beat them down, how they're fighting:
Eloy feels conflicted about having to go against the rebels and fight them.
But I understand their cause
Although Eloy is fighting against the rebels, he recognizes that their cause is just and valid.
To fight against the laws, they're right:
The rebels are fighting against unjust laws and rules.
I promised to defend
Eloy made a promise to his lover's father to defend him.
Your father to the end and fight
Eloy is willing to fight until the end to fulfill his promise to the father and defend him.
The hatred's there in their eyes,
The rebels are fueled by their hatred for those in power and those who enforce the unjust laws.
They'll break his might it's no surprise if they do it:
The rebels are determined to break the power of those in authority, and Eloy sees it as a likely outcome.
But I must take the other side
Despite understanding the rebels' cause, Eloy has committed to defending the father and must take the opposing side.
And somehow learn to stand and fight, and come through it:
Eloy knows he is not skilled in fighting, but he is determined to learn and emerge victorious through this conflict.
Though there's little chance
Eloy is aware that his chances of winning the fight are slim.
That I beat bow and lance, I must:
Despite the challenges, Eloy is determined to use his limited fighting skills to defend the father.
Our love drives me on
Eloy's love for his lover motivates him to fulfill his promise and fight for the father.
For you're the only one I can trust.
Eloy trusts his lover and is committed to staying together despite the challenges they face.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANK BORNEMANN, GORDON BENNIT, MANFRED WIECZORKE
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Mehdi Beigzadeh
Your father told me I can stay,
But he mistrusts my unfamiliar ways:
He want's to use the things I've learnt
Six hundred years of knowledge sorely earned.
But if we can stay together,
I don't mind the things he tells me:
Of defending him in mutiny,
I don't care if you're there, I don't care
One the farms they've made a stand,
Against the hated iron hands, they're uniting
They're backed by everyone in town,
And I must ride to beat them down, how they're fighting:
But I understand their cause
To fight against the laws, they're right:
I promised to defend
Your father to the end and fight
The hatred's there in their eyes,
They'll break his might it's no surprise if they do it:
But I must take the other side
And somehow learn to stand and fight, and come through it:
Though there's little chance
That I beat bow and lance, I must:
Our love drives me on
For you're the only one I can trust.
Zana satori
Mutiny by Eloy:
Your father told me I can stay,
But he mistrusts my unfamiliar ways:
He want's to use the things I've learnt
Six hundred years of knowledge sorely earned.
But if we can stay together,
I don't mind the things he tells me:
Of defending him in mutiny,
I don't care if you're there, I don't care
One the farms they've made a stand,
Against the hated iron hands, they're uniting
They're backed by everyone in town,
And I must ride to beat them down, how they're fighting:
But I understand their cause
To fight against the laws, they're right:
I promised to defend
Your father to the end and fight
The hatred's there in their eyes,
They'll break his might it's no surprise if they do it:
But I must take the other side
And somehow learn to stand and fight, and come through it:
Though there's little chance
That I beat bow and lance, I must:
Our love drives me on
For you're the only one I can trust
Mike Reiss
In my opinion, one of the greatest progressive rock tracks of all time.
noOneuKnow OK
YES!!
Armin Krauss
So sieht es mal aus ✌️😍👍😏
Σταυρος Σταυρος
Indeed
spyridon paliouras
What a f**ng masterpiece!!!!!!! It's been almost 30 years since the first time I heard this song but everytime seems like the first..... everytime it gives me the chills!!!! Put on your headphones, close your eyes and travel to other dimensions...ELOY!!!!
Linki Link
Each song of them was like a journey ins everywhere. just amazing. no other Band was that good.
M Fer
Τραγούδι μνημείο της ανθρωπότητας
johann
Όλοι η Ελλάδα ακούει ELOY!!!!
Matt Silva
The bass line in this song is something else
Antony M
One of their best..excellence..