In 2007, Elsiane launched its first album, Hybrid, which was very well received by the public and the media. The aerial and bewitching opus led the band to tour with Delerium and Beast, as well as to play the Montreal International Jazz Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival, Osheaga and M for Montreal. These performances were a real consecration for Elsiane, which attracted many faithful fans with its stupefying shows, combining stunning visual and audio elements for an evocative, hypnotizing experience. After the buzz surrounding Hybrid, Elsiane has withdrawn to write new songs and to collaborate with Olivier Dufour for the Quebec City 400th anniversary main event soundtrack. The band also worked with Booka Shade, Delerium and performed for the Cirque du Soleil show, Le Royaume de Tôle.
Five years after releasing Hybrid, the duo finally presents its second opus, Mechanics of Emotion. Less dark than the first record, but preserving the hooking melodies and complex arrangements, this album is a true renaissance for the duo. The band self-produced this 11 track album of organic pop, with the collaboration of sound-engineer Rob Heaney (Patrick Watson, Cirque du Soleil).
Mechanics of Emotion
Elsiane Lyrics
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Or isolating rationality,
Some of us were never born the same,
We might somehow have been so ignored by this..
In many other times you've been my faith
I maybe often found you made my world make sense
Have many of my scars become my pain
In maybe some other life
You've given me the chance to walk away near
I'm so alone in me, oh, never want to tell
You're bringing me the chance to complicate things
I'm so lost in this, oh, never want to spare
How am I supposed to heal you
And reach your love and reach your love
How am I supposed to keep you?
And reach your love
Remembering those times when you were never safe
You're trapped in all the shadows of your pain
But sadly you were never back the same way
I've always tried to bring you life again
How am I supposed to heal you
How am I supposed to reach you
And reach your love and reach your love however
And reach your love and reach your love forever
The lyrics of Elsiane's song "Mechanics of Emotion" depict the complexity of human emotions and relationships. The song is about how some people struggle to express their emotions due to past experiences, and how it affects their ability to connect with others. The opening lines "Some of us were never contemplating, Or isolating rationality, Some of us were never born the same, We might somehow have been so ignored by this" suggest that some people are not able to process their emotions logically and have been ignored or misunderstood by others.
The song seems to be addressing a particular person that the singer has a close relationship with. The lines "In many other times you've been my faith, I maybe often found you made my world make sense" suggest that the person referred to has been a source of support and grounding for the singer in the past. However, the singer also acknowledges that they have caused pain in the relationship, and are unsure how to repair it. This is portrayed by the lines "You've given me the chance to walk away near, I'm so alone in me, oh, never want to tell, You're bringing me the chance to complicate things, I'm so lost in this, oh, never want to spare".
The chorus of the song emphasizes the struggle to connect with the other person, with the repeated line "How am I supposed to heal you, And reach your love and reach your love". The song ends on a somewhat hopeful note, with the lines "Remembering those times when you were never safe, You're trapped in all the shadows of your pain, But sadly you were never back the same way, I've always tried to bring you life again", indicating that the singer wants to continue trying to bridge the emotional gap between them and the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
Some of us were never contemplating
Some people never thought about their emotions
Or isolating rationality
They did not try to remove their emotions and rely only on logic
Some of us were never born the same
Not everyone is born with the same emotions, experiences, or challenges
We might somehow have been so ignored by this..
Perhaps society or other people overlooked those differences
In many other times you've been my faith
At various points in life, the person/people speaking were the source of comfort, hope, and trust
I maybe often found you made my world make sense
These individuals helped them make sense of the world and have direction
Have many of my scars become my pain
Past hurts and wounds are still causing emotional pain
Are many more to come
There may be more painful experiences in the future
In maybe some other life
Perhaps in a different life, things could be different
You've given me the chance to walk away near
Someone gave them the opportunity to leave a difficult, perhaps toxic, situation
I'm so alone in me, oh, never want to tell
They feel isolated and do not want to share their emotions with others
You're bringing me the chance to complicate things
Someone is making their life more complex or difficult
I'm so lost in this, oh, never want to spare
They are feeling lost and uncertain but do not want to share that with others
How am I supposed to heal you
They are asking how to help someone they care about heal from emotional pain or trauma
And reach your love and reach your love
They want to show love and support for this person despite the pain
How am I supposed to keep you?
They want to know how to keep this person in their life through the hard times
Remembering those times when you were never safe
Reflecting on a time when this person was not safe, either physically or emotionally
You're trapped in all the shadows of your pain
This person is consumed by their emotional pain and struggle to escape it
But sadly you were never back the same way
They wish things could go back to how they used to be with this person, but that may not be possible
I've always tried to bring you life again
They have attempted to help bring joy and healing to the other person's life
And reach your love and reach your love however
They want to show love and support no matter what the circumstances may be
And reach your love and reach your love forever
Their desire to love and support this person is unending
Contributed by Isaac L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alejandra20006
Her voice is unique, deep, melodious, simply lovely!
@kousuke87
Ava's Demon brought me here. Such a fantastic web comic. I was hooked with the story, Illustration and the Animated video at the end of each Chapter!
This music syncs so well with Ava. I really enjoy this
@sn4pdr4g0ns
Thanks for the referral, I will have to check the comic out
@sn4pdr4g0ns
***** I'm all caught up on it now- it's amazing! And the artwork improves with every comic :)
@kousuke87
im glad we enjoy the music and the web comic!!
@emmaroar6085
adan aguirre JAJAJJAJAJA ava's demon comic brought me here too
@myconerd
In 2012, I was in this bus from Şile to Istanbul with my ex, Clifton, when he made me hear this song for the first time. I was like, "who is this!!?" while i was listening to her. I remember feeling so many emotions at the same time. She truly touched the mechanics of my emotions in the first minute. This song has become "our" song and has been my favorite ever since. I missed their previous concert in Istanbul but this year, in 2018 i got the chance to see them live in Taksim. Even tough she was sick, she rocked it hard! Thank you Elsiane for touching so many hearts and souls. And Clifton, i hope you never forget that moment, like you forget about me...
@selimcevik6522
Bruh
@Shane-bt4yd
" They must change the singer to stand a chance of recognition." this statement annoys me.
@cemildemiray6670
Peace with yourself , afterthen you will ilke it.