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

The Zany Magician
Eloy Lyrics

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HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA
Welcome to my catacomb, pull up a tomb, sit down,
This is the brew, try it it's new,
I've been waiting for you just you drink this
The wings of a bat, the blood of a cat, the skin of a rat, it does taste nice..
You'll forget where you've been, forget what you've seen, you won't feel
A thing, you just
Drink it all down your heart will pound see you around,

HAVE A PLEASANT JOURNEY !

Overall Meaning

The Eloy song "The Zany Magician" begins with a chorus of haunting laughter, setting the tone for the strange and unsettling experience to come. The lyrics are delivered from the perspective of the titular magician, and are meant to evoke a sense of mystery and otherworldliness. The listener is invited to join the magician in his underground lair, where he offers them a "brew" that is made from the wings of a bat, the blood of a cat, and the skin of a rat.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a twisted and macabre environment, one that is at once fascinating and terrifying. The magician is an enigma, and we never really learn his true motives or intentions. He seems to take pleasure in luring people into his lair and offering them his strange concoctions, but it's never clear what he hopes to gain from this. As the song progresses, the listener is left feeling increasingly adrift and disorientated, lost in a world that is both fascinating and frightening.

Line by Line Meaning

Welcome to my catacomb, pull up a tomb, sit down,
Come on in to my underground lair, find yourself a burial chamber to rest in.

This is the brew, try it it's new,
Here's my latest concoction, it's fresh off the broomstick, go ahead and taste it.

I've been waiting for you just you drink this
I've been preparing this potion especially for you, take a sip and let it work its magic.

The wings of a bat, the blood of a cat, the skin of a rat, it does taste nice..
This brew is made from rare ingredients - bat wings, cat blood, and rat skin - and despite sounding unappetizing, it actually has a pleasant flavor.

You'll forget where you've been, forget what you've seen, you won't feel
Once you imbibe this potion, your memory will be wiped clean - you won't remember where you came from, what you've experienced, or feel anything at all.

A thing, you just
Nothing, nada, not a single sensation.

Drink it all down your heart will pound see you around,
Drink every last drop of the potion and your heart will start racing - it's the sign that the magic is taking effect. I'll see you later!

HAVE A PLEASANT JOURNEY !
Wishing you a delightful trip through the abyss of forgetfulness.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANK BORNEMANN, GORDON BENNIT, MANFRED WIECZORKE

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