Eloy is a progressive rock band from Germany, whose musical style includes … Read Full Bio ↴Eloy is a progressive rock band from Germany, whose musical style includes symphonic and space rock, the latter being more prevalent on earlier albums. The band took their name from the Eloi, a futuristic race of people in the H.G. Wells novel The Time Machine.

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

Something Yellow
Eloy Lyrics

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One day when you wake up in the morning
You'll never forget that day
You feel that there is something in the air
You'd never seen before
Something tough, something yellow
And your lungs begin to melt
During chimneys smoking everywhere
And you break down in the street

You hear the voice of your president

We must do something against the smog

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eloy's song Something Yellow paint a vivid picture of a dystopian future where pollution has taken over the world. The first two lines of the song suggest that there will be a day when something unforgettable happens, a day that changes everything. The third line introduces the idea that there is something in the air – a metaphor for pollution – that has never been seen before. The fourth line reveals that this something is tough and yellow – most likely a reference to smog – and it's having a physical effect on the person experiencing it. Their lungs are melting and they collapse in the street. The final two lines suggest that there is still hope, as even the president acknowledges that something must be done about the smog.

The song draws attention to the destructive impact that humans have on the environment, and the consequences of ignoring this issue. The image of someone's lungs melting is a powerful one, and it's a stark reminder of the damage that pollution can do to our health. The fact that even the president acknowledges the problem adds to the sense of urgency conveyed by the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

One day when you wake up in the morning
One day in the future, when you awaken from your sleep

You'll never forget that day
The day will be etched in your memory forever

You feel that there is something in the air
You notice a certain presence in the atmosphere

You'd never seen before
Something unfamiliar to your sight

Something tough, something yellow
A substance that is hard and yellow in color

And your lungs begin to melt
Your respiratory organs start to dissolve

During chimneys smoking everywhere
Smoke emanating from chimneys fills the air

And you break down in the street
You collapse on the street

You hear the voice of your president
The voice of your country's leader reaches your ears

We must do something against the smog
Immediate action against the pollution is necessary

Contributed by Hannah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.