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.
Passage
Elusive Lyrics
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And you have left the shores and me
Stranded,
And there's no way out of here,
So close my eyes.
Love lost again.
Passage, escape.
I wish you were here
Close by my side.
I feel so alone
I need you to stay.
A candle
To remember the day,
No clouds in the sky.
A candle,
I remember the pain,
The ones I have failed.
Love lost again.
Passage, escape.
I wish you were here
Close by my side.
I feel so alone
I need you.
Come save me.
Come save me, child,
'Cause I can't go on,
I need you.
Stranded,
And you have left the shores and me
Stranded,
And there's no way out of here,
So close my eyes.
Love lost again.
Passage, escape.
I wish you were here
Close by my side.
I feel so alone
I need you.
Come save me.
Come save me, child,
'Cause I can't go on,
I need you to stay.
I wish you were here
Close by my side.
I feel so alone
I need you to stay.
Come save me.
Come save me, child,
'Cause I can't go on,
I need you to stay.
The lyrics of Elusive's "Passage" convey a sense of loss and longing. The singer is stranded and left alone, feeling the weight of love lost once again. They wish for the return of their loved one to their side, as they feel overwhelmed and alone without them. The imagery of a candle is used to remember both the good and the bad times, and the pain that comes with failure.
The repeated phrase of "love lost again" emphasizes the cyclical nature of heartbreak, and the need to escape from its grasp. The title "Passage" further suggests the idea of moving on from one phase of life to another, with the singer seeking a way out of their current despair. The plea for their loved one to come and save them is a raw and vulnerable admission of their need for support and companionship.
Overall, "Passage" is a poignant expression of the pain of loss and the desire for connection. Its use of descriptive language and emotive imagery adds depth to the lyrics, allowing the listener to fully immerse themselves in the singer's experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Stranded,
Feeling abandoned and alone.
And you have left the shores and me
You have left me behind and moved on without me.
And there's no way out of here,
Feeling trapped and unable to escape this situation.
So close my eyes.
Closing my eyes to avoid facing the reality of the situation.
Love lost again.
Another failed relationship in a pattern of repeated heartbreak.
Passage, escape.
Yearning for a way out and a way to move on from the past.
I wish you were here
Longing for the presence of someone who has left.
Close by my side.
Wanting physical proximity and emotional support.
I feel so alone
Overwhelming sense of loneliness and isolation.
I need you to stay.
Desiring continuity and a sense of stability in a tumultuous time.
A candle
A small light in a dark time, a symbol of hope and remembrance.
To remember the day,
Reflecting on a particular moment in the past which holds significance.
No clouds in the sky.
Clear and unobstructed, representing a sense of clarity and understanding.
I remember the pain,
Recalling past experiences of hurt and disappointment.
The ones I have failed.
Acknowledging one's own missteps and past mistakes in relationships.
Come save me.
A plea for help and support in a difficult situation.
Come save me, child,
A tender and vulnerable appeal for comfort and reassurance.
'Cause I can't go on,
Feeling overwhelmed and incapable of coping without assistance.
I wish you were here
A deep yearning for connection and companionship.
Close by my side.
A desire for intimacy and closeness with another person.
I feel so alone
Feeling disconnected and detached from others.
I need you to stay.
Wanting someone to commit to provide stability and consistency in life.
Come save me.
A final plea for help and support during a difficult time.
Come save me, child,
A vulnerable expression of one's need for comfort and protection.
'Cause I can't go on,
Feeling emotionally and mentally depleted and unable to continue without assistance.
I need you to stay.
An urgent call for someone to remain present and supportive.
Contributed by Madelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
efijana
<3....wish you were here....
Christina K. - 受膏者
I wish you were here.....