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
The Sun-Song
Eloy Lyrics
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a lily-white lily calling
she seems to yearn to darken skin and hair
I really know, without her force
you would be falling
you wouldn't need to breathe
my sinner air
now listen
and wait for the dawning
wait for the rise of light tomorrow morning
look for the highest place in space
to rest and stay
you've got to chase the early rising sun
next day
The lyrics to Eloy's song Sun-Song are open to interpretation, but one possible explanation is that the singer is reminiscing about a past love. The first line, "Your lily white skin did bleach the sky," could be a metaphor for the way the singer saw the world when he was with his lover - bright and pure. The next line, "But don't grow bigger then and dry," suggests that the relationship may have ended poorly, and the singer is cautioning his former partner not to let her ego consume her in the aftermath.
The singer then goes on to say that his lover's beauty helped him overcome his fears, particularly when she whispered sweet nothings in his ear. He remembers that time fondly, when he felt free from disappointment and his mind was untroubled by fear. However, now that she's gone, he feels lost and fearful once again.
Overall, the song seems to be a wistful reflection on love and loss, and the way that love can both bring us freedom and expose us to vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Your lily white skin did bleach the sky
The beauty of your fair complexion was so great that it illuminated the sky
But don't grow bigger then and dry
However, do not become too proud and arrogant, for it will lead to your downfall
Your lovliness destroyed my fear
Your exquisite beauty dissolved all my fears and anxieties
When once your ? lips caress my ear
Whenever I felt your soft lips on my ear, I was overwhelmed with joy
That was a time when I felt free
During those moments, I experienced a sense of liberation and freedom
No disappointing sights I see
I was spared from any unpleasant or disheartening experiences
My mind is blind I'm filled with fear
Despite all this, my mind is clouded by anxieties and trepidations that keep me from fully enjoying these moments
Instead of all you,
Rather than focusing on all of your wonderful qualities and virtues
Instead of warm ?
And the warmth and tenderness you provide me with
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Melodie Der Welt GmbH
Written by: DETLEV SCHMIDTCHEN, FRANK BORNEMANN, JUERGEN ROSENTHAL, KLAUS-PETER MATZIOL
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