1.- Country: Norway
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1.- Country: Norway
Formed in: 1997
Location: Tau
Website: http://www.elusive.no/
Members:
Jan Kenneth Barkved (R.I.P.)
Kristian Gundersen
Tommy Olsson
Morten Veland
Jon Eirik Steinstø
2.- Elusive
(Electronic, Beat, Lo-fi beat)
Los Angeles, California
Discography:
Self Love,
Consonance,
Dissonance,
Fusion Swing,
Headspace,
Textures,
Harmony In Free Form - EP,
Blue Blanc.
https://elusive.bandcamp.com/album/harmony-in-free-form-ep
Biography
ELUSIVE (Norway) marked 2001 with their outstanding debut, Destination Zero, an album that impressed fans and the music press alike from the very beginning. Contrary to what the album title suggested, mastermind Tommy Olsson and charismatic frontman Jan K. Barkved had a very definite idea of where they wanted to go; their sights were set on the rock zenith. Positive reviews all around, destination Zero was celebrated as "the best debut album since '86", and oustanding shows in their Norewegian homeland and at assorted festivals (M'era Luna 2002, Geel 2003 – Headliner, The Invitation 2004 – Co- Headliner) established ELUSIVE, strengthened by the addition of guitarist Kristian Gundersen to the line-up, as a force to be reckoned with on the international rock scene. Expectations were high with the release of the 2005 follow-up, The Great Silence, and it picked up seamlessly where the debut left off, taking the band one step higher.
In 2007, Destination Zero marks the next milestone in ELUSIVE's history – as the first track of their third album Locked Doors, Drinks And Funerals – Songs From The Desert. "It was meant to be the opening track of the same album, but it would have destroyed the balance" explains Olsson, the creative force behind the songwriting, mixing and production of the album. Developed and recorded between November and January in the band's Black Riders Studios, with the final mastering done by Inge Engelsvold at Dreamlab Studios, the songs on Locked Doors, Drinks And Funerals weren't created specifically for the album at the outset. "Some of the songs were written while we recorded, and others I've been writing on for years," Tommy reveals. "We've got a closet full of tapes and CDs, which are demos or more like sketches we record whenever we get inspired, but we never finish a song before the song gives us a sense or purpose to finish it. There's no timeline for good songs in the ELUSIVE universe so it doesn't matter if the idea was done last week or if it's 15 years old – as long as it's good."
There is a timelessness that defines ELUSIVE's individualism. The band works outside and independent of fashion and musical trends, concentrating instead on the essence of their art; an unlimited passion for writing songs.
Not only does ELUSIVE bridge the gap between tradition and modern edge, between fresh arrangements and polished melodies with ease, they remind people that there's more to Gothic Rock than contrived bombast and depression for the sake of image. ELUSIVE is about powerful guitar rock with a unique melancholic twist. Each track on Locked Doors, Drinks And Funerals has its own fascinating aura. So Destination Zero transports the legant and also frightening coolness of the modern industrial age while Into Your Arms seems to indulge in the endless warmth of the prarie "there wasn't a specific vision this time as opposed to our two previous albums. We just started recording and didn't think about where it was going," says Olsson. "Some of the songs point back to The Great Silence, others point to Destination Zero. And some of them are possibly pointing towards our next album, who knows? It's an evolving thing. But it still sounds distinctively ELUSIVE."
With Locked Doors, Drinks And Funerals, ELUSIVE in 2007 are focusing on their strengths: sophisticated lyrics backed by captivating melodies, heavy riffs and atmospheric keyboards, a path that has put them even higher on the peak of rock's Olympus.
Lost In The Rain
Elusive Lyrics
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Hold me, it's in my heart.
I've seen the smoke, the shapes of fear.
There is no way out of here,
And I know this feeling coming down on me.
So take my hand and stay here for a while.
All the times I've tried so hard, but I can't hide.
Through the clouds tonight,
But I'm lost in the rain
And it's coming down, it's coming down.
Hold me, I'm feeling cold.
Hold me, I'm so alone.
The things I've done that I can't mend
Always on my mind.
Now I know this feeling coming down on me.
So take my hand and stay here for a while.
All the times I've tried so hard, but I can't hide.
You say there's a star that keeps on shining
Through the clouds tonight,
But I'm lost in the rain
And it's coming down.
Hold me, it's getting dark.
Hold me, it's in my heart,
In your eyes a shattered hope,
Reflections of a tear,
And all these feelings coming back again.
So take my hand and stay here for a while.
All the times I've tried so hard, but I can't hide.
You say there's a star that keeps on shining
Through the clouds tonight,
But I'm lost in the rain, I'm so lost in the rain
And it's coming down, it's coming down,
It's coming down, it's coming down.
So take my hand and stay here for a while.
All the times I've tried so hard, but I can't hide.
You say there's a star that keeps on shining
Through the clouds tonight,
But I'm lost in the rain
And it's coming down.
The lyrics of Elusive's song "Lost In The Rain" hint at a feeling of helplessness and despair in the face of life's challenges. The repeated calls to be held suggest a desire for comfort and reassurance, but the hopelessness is deeply ingrained in the singer's heart. The smoke and shapes of fear represent the unclear and frightening nature of the obstacles ahead, and the feeling that there is no way out adds to the sense of suffocation.
Despite the darkness, the singer finds some comfort in the presence of another person. The idea that there is a star that keeps shining through the clouds represents the hope that there is something out there beyond the difficulties of the present moment. However, the recurring refrain of being lost in the rain suggests that this hope is not enough to overcome the feeling of being overwhelmed and trapped.
The final verse adds to the complexity of emotions, as the singer acknowledges a shattered hope and the reflections of a tear in their lover's eyes. The overall tone of the song is melancholic and introspective, leaving the listener with a sense of empathy for anyone struggling through a difficult time.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold me, it's getting dark.
I am feeling afraid and need comfort because the darkness is surrounding me.
Hold me, it's in my heart.
My emotions are overwhelming me and I need someone to hold me close while I process them.
I've seen the smoke, the shapes of fear.
I have witnessed things that have scared me and left me feeling helpless and lost.
There is no way out of here,
I feel trapped and unable to escape my current state of mind.
And I know this feeling coming down on me.
I am aware that my emotions are about to overwhelm me and I need support to get through them.
So take my hand and stay here for a while.
I need someone to be with me and support me while I work through my emotions.
All the times I've tried so hard, but I can't hide.
I have tried to suppress my emotions, but they always resurface and I cannot ignore them any longer.
You say there's a star that keeps on shining
You are trying to offer me hope and remind me that good things still exist in the world, despite my current struggles.
Through the clouds tonight,
Even on the darkest of nights, there is still light and hope.
But I'm lost in the rain
I feel overwhelmed, lost, and hopeless in my current state of mind.
And it's coming down, it's coming down.
My emotions are intensifying, becoming heavier and more difficult to bear.
Hold me, I'm feeling cold.
My emotions have left me feeling empty and alone, and I need someone to hold me for warmth and comfort.
Hold me, I'm so alone.
I feel completely isolated and need someone's physical presence to help me feel less alone in my struggles.
The things I've done that I can't mend
There are mistakes I have made that I cannot rectify, and they weigh heavily on my mind and heart.
Always on my mind.
These mistakes are constantly on my thoughts, causing me anxiety and pain.
In your eyes a shattered hope,
As I look to you for hope and support, I see the reflection of my own brokenness and feel even more hopeless.
Reflections of a tear,
I see the pain and sadness that I am experiencing reflected in your tearful eyes.
And all these feelings coming back again.
My emotions are resurfacing, making me feel overwhelmed and lost once again.
I'm so lost in the rain
I feel completely overcome by my emotions and am struggling to find my way out of my current state of mind.
And it's coming down, it's coming down,
My emotions are getting more intense and difficult to bear, making me feel even more hopeless and lost.
It's coming down, it's coming down.
These overwhelming emotions are becoming unbearable and feel like they are drowning me.
Contributed by Claire G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
maria chourm.
"you say there's a star that keeps on shining through the clouds tonight
but i'm lost in the rain and it's coming down"
υπέροχο τραγούδι,υπέροχοι elusive!
Fotis Balioukos
Hold me, it's getting dark
Hold me, it's in my heart
I've seen the smoke, the shapes of fear
There is no way out of here
And I know this feeling coming down on me
So take my hand and stay here for a while
All the times I've tried so hard, but I can't hide
You say there's a star that keeps on shining
Through the clouds tonight
But I'm lost in the rain
And it's coming down, it's coming down
Hold me, I'm feeling cold
Hold me, I'm so alone
The things I've done that I can't mend
Always on my mind
Now I know this feeling coming down on me
So take my hand and stay here for a while
All the times I've tried so hard, but I can't hide
You say there's a star that keeps on shining
Through the clouds tonight
But I'm lost in the rain
And it's coming down
Hold me, it's getting dark
Hold me, it's in my heart
In your eyes a shattered hope
Reflections of a tear
And all these feelings coming back again
So take my hand and stay here for a while
All the times I've tried so hard, but I can't hide
You say there's a star that keeps on shining
Through the clouds tonight
But I'm lost in the rain, I'm so lost in the rain
And it's coming down, it's coming down
It's coming down, it's coming down...
Μαριάννα Καυκά
all the times I tried so hard but I can't hide... uperoxo <3
thom tzimopoulos
einai polu kalo!!!!!!
elina elinaa
polu oraio kommati!!!!!