Right from the beginning, Elvenking set themselves the objective of finding a formula which can combine power metal, folk music and extreme sounds in a unique mixture. The one and only demo To Oak Woods Bestowed that was recorded in 2000 led the band to sign directly a contract with German leading label AFM-Records.
Meanwhile, Elvenking enriched their sound with the entry of new bass player Gorlan. He first appeared in the band as a session player, but soon he joined Elvenking permanently as a member at all events.
The first official album Heathenreel was released on July 23rd 2001 and received flattering reviews all over the metal world, becoming “album of the month” in many magazines and webzines.
Due to various reasons, singer Damnagoras was forced to leave the band in August 2002. With the new singer Kleid and the addition of the violin/keyboard player Elyghen, Elvenking records Wyrd, which was officially released on April 19th 2004.
A difficult period that followed the release of the second album led to a drastic line-up change that saw the return of the former vocalist Damnagoras and the split with Kleid and guitarist Jarpen.
On the live activity side, the band has always carried on hitting the stages around Europe, also playing at festivals such as Sziget (Hungary), Bloodstock (UK), Agglutination (Italy), Tradate Iron Fest (Italy), D:O:A (Germany) and several other venues.
Strengthened by the renewed spirit within the five piece line-up, Elvenking set themselves the goal to create the best and strongest material they’d ever written.
The new album The Winter Wake was released on January 2006 and showed once again the main features that made Elvenking a unique band in the current metal scene: fresh and original sound that mixes enchanting melodies, heavy metal groove, catchy choruses and acoustic elements.
After the cheerfully folky third album the band decided to write their first concept album. They choose a darker tone revolving around death, stating they would incorporate some of their heavier influences with the theme. On September 14th 2007 Elvenking's fourth album The Scythe was released. While the media gave it generally favourable reviews, a large portion of the fan base criticized the new direction for not including as many folk elements as the previous albums.
Possibly due in part to this negative fan feedback, the band announced two more albums. The first would be an acoustical album, something the band had been wanting to do. They didn't want to advertise it as a new full-length Elvenking album rather than an intermission with many older songs re-recorded as well as new material mixed in. They stated the second one would be a "normal electric album".
Two Tragedy Poets (...And a Caravan of Weird Figures) was released on November 14th, 2008. The album was instantly recognized by fans to be true to the spirit of the band's earlier years. Soon after, the band announced that their session guitarist Rafahel had been chosen to be a full-time band member.
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Poor Little Baroness
Elvenking Lyrics
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Peace at heart far from all suffering
She was under Venus' spell
A Goddess pure from higher heavens fell
He held the scene, a poignant gleam
When he won her heart just with a beam
He approached so near, her trembling bliss
He paused to draft forbidden rites
Whispering her false advice
And so he pleased his wicked needs
With all her innocence for years
...for countless years
From that day she lost all of her grace
Her decadence prevailed and drenched her face
Fairytales and stories told are fallen to pieces, fallen to pieces
When will she see the innocent array?
When will she finally embrace
The harmony of life so long well deserved?
Worth being lived to the end
She walked a labyrinth gazing the stars
Searched an exit way throughout that dark
Little Baroness chained to the night
Possessed, bewitched and haunted to her plight
He held the scene, a poignant gleam
When he won her heart just with a beam
He approached so near, her trembling bless
She was sold in slavery with just a kiss... with just one kiss...
From that day she lost all of her grace
Her decadence prevailed and drenched her face
Fairytales and stories told are fallen to pieces, fallen to pieces
When will she the innocent array?
When will she finally embrace
The harmony of life so long well deserved?
Worth being lived to the end
From that day she lost all of her grace
Her decadence prevailed and drenched her face
Fairytales and stories told are fallen to pieces, fallen to pieces
When will she the innocent array?
When will she finally embrace
The harmony of life so long well deserved?
Worth being lived to the end
The song "Poor Little Baroness" by Elvenking tells the story of a woman who was once pure and innocent, but was taken advantage of and deceived by a man. The first verse describes her beauty and her peaceful nature, saying she was under the spell of Venus, the goddess of love. The man in question approached her and won her heart with just a smile, but then betrayed her by selling her into slavery. He whispered false advice to her and took advantage of her innocence for years.
The chorus asks when the baroness will be able to see the innocence in the world again and embrace the harmony of life that she deserves. She is now trapped in a labyrinth, haunted by her situation and unable to find a way out. The second verse repeats the story of their initial interaction, highlighting the man's manipulative behavior and the woman's vulnerability. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the baroness's lost innocence and the shattered fairytales she once believed in.
Overall, the song speaks to the idea of vulnerability and the importance of not taking advantage of it. It mourns the loss of innocence and the damage that can be done by those who choose to deceive and exploit others.
Line by Line Meaning
She was golden and of milky skin
Describes the physical appearance of the Baroness
Peace at heart far from all suffering
The Baroness was content with her life and unaware of the suffering to come
She was under Venus' spell
Metaphor for the effect the Baroness had on men
A Goddess pure from higher heavens fell
Emphasizes how highly the Baroness was regarded before she was corrupted
He held the scene, a poignant gleam
The man who seduced her was confident and charming
When he won her heart just with a beam
The Baroness fell in love with the man at first sight
He approached so near, her trembling bliss
The Baroness was overcome with emotion in the presence of the man
She was sold in slavery with just a kiss
The man took advantage of the Baroness's love for him and essentially enslaved her
He paused to draft forbidden rites
The man deliberately plotted the downfall of the Baroness
Whispering her false advice
The man manipulates the Baroness with deceitful words
And so he pleased his wicked needs
The man used the Baroness for his own selfish desires
With all her innocence for years
The Baroness remained innocent despite undergoing years of abuse
From that day she lost all of her grace
The Baroness's identity and purity were destroyed by the manipulative man
Her decadence prevailed and drenched her face
The Baroness's beauty was replaced by the effects of her corruption
Fairytales and stories told are fallen to pieces, fallen to pieces
The Baroness's life resembles the shattered remains of a once-beautiful fairytale
When will she see the innocent array?
The Baroness has lost touch with her innocent self and may not be able to return to it
When will she finally embrace
A question of whether the Baroness can find peace and truly come to terms with her situation
The harmony of life so long well deserved?
The Baroness deserves a peaceful, harmonious life, but the lingering effects of her enslavement may make it difficult to attain
Worth being lived to the end
Despite her suffering, the Baroness's life is still valuable and worth living
She walked a labyrinth gazing the stars
The Baroness is lost and searching for direction
Searched an exit way throughout that dark
The Baroness wants to escape her current situation but doesn't know how
Little Baroness chained to the night
The Baroness is trapped in a dark, miserable life
Possessed, bewitched and haunted to her plight
The man who enslaved her still has a hold on her despite her efforts to escape
Contributed by Caleb A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MsNymeria
Each song of yours comes out directly from your souls, and that's really awesome, guys. Don't care about stupid comments, you are real artist, and nobody has the rights to say anything about it, because nobody shall dare to question your hearts. Best wishes and congratulations for this amazing work, I will be waiting for the new album!
James Valadez
Damn! just by listening to this song i can say this one is going to be my favorite album, it has that dark sound u guys had in the scythe, and that folky background in winter wake, i am proud to say that since that day i hear "Poem For The Firmament" u guys became my favorite band, and u guys didnt let us down with this new album.
Pitwulf
Love it guys. Your songs always sound so magical to me :)
Vale Walker
excelente rola *-* mis respetos! este disco sin duda sera muy bueno estoy seguro, superara a "red silent tides" pero no superara a "the scythe"
Bryan Chacon Cardenas
excelente excelente ..¡¡¡¡ no hay nada que decir elvenking es mi banda favorita ¡¡¡ espero que pronto salgan todos sus temas ..¡¡¡ los espero ansioso en latinoamerica :) saludos desde Peru
Reinhardt Schneider
This song made me very skeptical of the album before it was released, but I got it anyway, and let me tell you, holy fuck was I satisfied. But honestly, I think you guys should make another acoustic album. The Two Tragedy Poets was absolutely -THE- best album I've ever heard. I'd point out good songs on it, but personally I think every song is a masterpiece in its own way.
Margaid Aimil
I'm listening this masterpiece over and over again... Just love it. Damna has wonderful voice. Melody is beautiful and lyrics to! That song is just perfect for me :) it was worth for waiting.
Santus Ignis
Elvenking los amo¡¡ son lo maximo \../
TheDayspring777
I've been a huge fan for as long as I can remember... I've been following the creation of this album via EK's official website. Sooo stoked for Era! This song is amazing! Can't wait to hear the rest of the tracks! Hail from USA!
Tigs Tygrrr
Just when I thought you guys couldn't top Red Silent Tides and "The Cabal" you go out and blow it away! Thanks for all the great music over the years and looking forward to hearing a lot more for decades to come!