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 After the buzz surrounding Hybrid, Elsiane has withdrawn to write new songs and to collaborate with Olivier Dufour for the Quebec City 400th anniversary main event soundtrack.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).
Underhelped
Elsiane Lyrics
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Be alive at times
And never quite the same
Why did you?
Keep us holding on to
What was never there
I’ve been acting against you
And not wanting you there
Why let you
Keep on holding quietly it’s not as safe
Why would you become another fight
I’m underhelped this may be right
Why would you be bringing many harms
I’m under hell this may be right
Why are you feeling so lonely?
Why did you hurt me always?
Why did you?
Why need you?
The lyrics of Elsiane's song 'Underhelped' depict a sense of confusion, questioning and heartbreak. The song seems to be addressing someone who has betrayed or hurt the singer in some way. The opening lines "Why would you? Be alive at times And never quite the same" suggests that this person is unpredictable, maybe inconsistent in their behavior, and hard to understand. The singer then goes on to ask "Why did you keep us holding on to what was never there", which implies that the relationship or connection was built on false hope, with the person leading the singer on.
As the song progresses, the singer confronts this person about their actions and the pain they have caused. "Why did you say I've been acting against you and not wanting you there", shows that this person is blaming the singer for their own shortcomings and casting themselves as the victim. The line "Why let you keep on holding quietly it's not as safe" suggests that the singer has been suppressing their thoughts and emotions, but now they are ready to speak up and challenge the other person's behavior. The chorus "Why would you become another fight, I'm underhelped this may be right, Why would you be bringing many harms, I'm under hell this may be right" expresses the singer's frustration, feeling that they are constantly on the losing end of this relationship and questioning if it is worth the pain.
The final lines "Why are you feeling so lonely? Why did you hurt me always? Why did you? Why need you?" show the singer still grappling with these questions, trying to understand why this person has hurt them and why they are still in their lives. Overall, the lyrics of 'Underhelped' paint a picture of someone who is struggling to come to terms with a difficult relationship, trying to make sense of the other person's actions, and grappling with their own feelings of hurt and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
Why would you?
Why did you choose to do what you did?
Be alive at times
To be present in some moments of life
And never quite the same
But never being constant or consistent
Why did you?
What was the reason behind your actions?
Keep us holding on to
Making us believe in something that was never there
What was never there
A concept or idea that did not exist in reality
Why did you say
What was the purpose of your words?
I’ve been acting against you
Acting in a manner that goes against your wishes
And not wanting you there
Not desiring your presence
Why let you
Why permit you?
Keep on holding quietly it’s not as safe
To continue to hold on to something without voicing concerns, even though it's not secure
Why would you become another fight
Why did your actions lead to more conflict?
I’m underhelped this may be right
I am overwhelmed and unable to handle this situation on my own, and perhaps this is how it should be
Why would you be bringing many harms
Why did your actions result in so much damage?
I’m under hell this may be right
I am in a difficult and painful situation, and perhaps this is the way it should be
Why are you feeling so lonely?
What is causing your sense of isolation and detachment?
Why did you hurt me always?
What was the reason behind your frequent actions that caused me pain?
Why did you?
What was your motivation for your actions?
Why need you?
What caused you to require something so badly as to take actions that caused harm?
Contributed by Amelia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Antonia Desormeaux
Why would you?
Be alive at times
And never quite the same
Why did you?
Keep us holding on to
What was never there
Why did you say
I’ve been acting against you
And not wanting you there
Why let you
Keep on holding quietly it’s not as safe
Why would you become another fight
I’m underhelped this may be right
Why would you be bringing many harms
I’m under hell this may be right
Why are you feeling so lonely?
Why did you hurt me always?
Why did you?
Why need you?
Edan Alexander
never heard anyone like her. Elsianes voice is haunting ... bonechilling.
hhg 301
and Beautiful.
Antonia Desormeaux
Why would you?
Be alive at times
And never quite the same
Why did you?
Keep us holding on to
What was never there
Why did you say
I’ve been acting against you
And not wanting you there
Why let you
Keep on holding quietly it’s not as safe
Why would you become another fight
I’m underhelped this may be right
Why would you be bringing many harms
I’m under hell this may be right
Why are you feeling so lonely?
Why did you hurt me always?
Why did you?
Why need you?
rbaleksandar
Pretty cool. Love the variety in her voice. Goes high, then suddenly deep and yet the flow remains intact.
Danny Darko
What a masterpiece! I never fell in love with a voice until now! I'm speechless....
Yanira Gala
Im so proud of this fantastic Peruvian singer, she is so humble by the way...
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Raffi
Your music was so powerful back when I first met you in NY in the early 2000's and it's SO fucking powerful today and always will be
Teacher From the Jungles
your videos are so underrated! you deserve the same fame as Portishead and even more!
Nöqdir
Preciosa estoy orgulloso d q seas peruana...t adoro tu voz es FASCINANTE...!!!