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 After the buzz surrounding Hybrid, Elsiane has withdrawn to write new songs and to collaborate with Olivier Dufour for the Quebec City 400th anniversary main event soundtrack.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).
Unstable
Elsiane Lyrics
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Listen to my love that's unstable
Listen to my mind it's screaming aware
I'm scared to find my own self
And find my only void
Those steps inside my own head
Heard my only voice
You've called I'm saving my own love
Need to decide i'll hear my own fears
While reaching the silence in my heart
The darkness teaches me the unknown
Hurting all that's yet to come
And fall unstable
I'm unstable
I'm scared to find my own self
And find my only void
Those steps inside my own head
Found my only voice
Stay calm I'm saving my own light
You've called I'm saving my own love
I'm staying alive and feel you now inside of me
Staying alive and feel you now
I'm staying alive and feel you now inside of me
Staying alive with you now
Help me please
Help me feel
Help me be free
Help me fight all of this fear
In the first verse of Elsiane's song "Unstable," the singer is asking the listener to "listen" to three key parts of her being - her heart, her love, and her mind. However, all three are described as "unstable", suggesting a lack of control or stability in the singer's emotional state. The second verse reveals that the singer is afraid to "find [her] own self" and encounter a "void," indicating a fear of emptiness or lack of identity. The singer hears only her own voice in her head, which suggests that she is struggling to connect with others or receive outside guidance.
The chorus depicts the singer striving to "decide" and face her fears. She seeks to "reach the silence in [her] heart," indicating a desire for inner peace. However, the singer also acknowledges that the "unknown" can be painful and create instability within herself. The repetition of the phrase "I'm unstable" emphasizes the singer's sense of fragility and vulnerability.
Through the song, the singer seeks help and support in finding emotional stability. The final lines of the song are a plea for assistance in "fight[ing] all of this fear," again emphasizing the theme of vulnerability and the need for a support system.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to my heart beat slipping away
I am losing myself and my sense of direction.
Listen to my love that's unstable
My emotions and feelings are unpredictable and inconstant.
Listen to my mind it's screaming aware
My thoughts are loud and overwhelming, making me anxious and fearful.
I'm scared to find my own self
I am intimidated to face my true self and confront my flaws and weaknesses.
And find my only void
I fear that I am empty and incomplete.
Those steps inside my own head
My inner thoughts and self-doubt is suffocating me.
Heard my only voice
I am alone with my thoughts and fears.
Stay calm i'm saving my own light
I am trying to remain composed and hold onto my inner strength.
You've called I'm saving my own love
Despite being emotional and unstable, I still have love to give and am trying to save it for myself.
Need to decide i'll hear my own fears
I need to confront and overcome my fears to make a decision.
While reaching the silence in my heart
I am trying to find peace and quiet my troubled heart.
The darkness teaches me the unknown
My struggles and hardships are teaching me new things and making me grow stronger.
Hurting all that's yet to come
My instability and uncertainty could harm my future and those in it.
And fall unstable
I am constantly falling and struggling to maintain balance in my life.
I'm unstable
I am not steady or secure in my emotions and thoughts.
I'm staying alive and feel you now inside of me
I am keeping myself alive and feeling the presence of a loved one within myself.
Staying alive and feel you now
I am fighting to survive and am comforted by the presence of a loved one.
Help me please
I am asking for assistance in my struggles.
Help me feel
I need to feel something besides the overwhelming fear and uncertainty.
Help me be free
I am striving to break free from my inner demons and find peace.
Help me fight all of this fear
I am battling against my fears and anxieties to overcome them and find strength.
Contributed by London N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
musiccrater1980
Listen to my heart beat slipping away
Listen to my love that's unstable
Listen to my mind it's screaming aware
I'm scared to find my own self
and find my only void
Those steps inside my own head
heard my only voice
Stay calm i'm saving my own light
you've called I'm saving my own love
Need to decide i'll hear my own fears
while reaching the silence in my heart
The darkness teaches me the unknown
hurting all that's yet to come
and fall unstable
I'm unstable
I'm scared to find my own self
and find my only void
Those steps inside my own head
found my only voice
Stay calm I'm saving my own light
you've called I'm saving my own love
I'm staying alive and feel you now inside of me
staying alive and feel you now
I'm staying alive and feel you now inside of me
staying alive with you now
Help me please
Help me feel
Help me be free
Help me fight all of this fear
springfreesia
Unstable (Lyrics)
Listen to my heart beat slipping away
Listen to my love that’s unstable
Listen to my mind it’s screaming aware
I’m scared to find my own self
and find my only void
Those steps inside my own head
heard my only voice
Stay calm i’m saving my own light
you’ve called I’m saving my own love
Need to decide i’ll hear my own fears
while reaching the silence in my heart
The darkness teaches me the unknown
hurting all that’s yet to come
and fall unstable
I’m unstable
I’m scared to find my own self
and find my only void
Those steps inside my own head
found my only voice
Stay calm I’m saving my own light
you’ve called I’m saving my own love
I’m staying alive and feel you now inside of me
staying alive and feel you now
I’m staying alive and feel you now inside of me
staying alive with you now
Help me please
Help me feel
Help me be free
Help me fight all of this fear
Esther
Me encanta tu voz muy particular y tu arte execional muy propio y original saludos desde Panamá
An Evening of Old Time Radio
Her voice is absolutely breathtaking. Such a unique and haunting talent.
monisa714
What a beautiful arrangement. So many elements. Amazing. I love it.
Annie McCallion
Just came across this song now. Wow such talent she's actually gorgeous without the dark makeup
GidySound
What a diversity in your songs, and specially in this one ! But it's not only that diversity that makes it great, it's the way all parts of the song fits to create ONE piece of greatness ! I've been waiting for this new album for years, can't wait to listen to it for hours... Thank you for your beautiful work, from the bottom of my heart.
Paola Rubio
Lo dije hace 7 años, lo sostengo ahora, son los mejores. Espero que regresen a México ♡
Sylvain Smith
Je ne savais pas à quel point tu avais du talent qu’elle belle surprise. Bravo bonne continuité ❤
neumond
I can't stop replaying this song. So charming.
Cézar
Voz e sonoridade únicas. 😲💕
Cyan
So beautiful, so bewitching... May you succeed as an artist, Elsiane <3