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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Possession
Elvenking Lyrics
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stare at the dawn, as sky is covering
clouds are darkening the horizon and our lives
carry on, we can't stand this silence.
Holding on to a wicked sensation
pounding strong, it's pure emotion
How long does it last inside our living hearts?
You carry my heart, you carry my dreams
in your palm and it's part of me
where the poet lives, no poetry can exist
if there is no dream, you carry my heart.
[Chorus:]
You carry my heart, you carry my dreams
hand in hand so far from here
through the dark of night and through the leaves of fall
I am living you, as you carry my heart.
Carry on, I can't let you burn me up
but you know that I can't resist
no mere human can stand a fire not
being consumed, I ask myself,
you and me will be us?
You carry my heart, you carry my dreams
in your palm and it's part of me
where the poet lives, no poetry can exist
if there is no dream, you carry my heart.
[Chorus:]
You carry my heart, you carry my dreams
hand in hand so far from here
through the dark of night and through the leaves of fall
I am living you, as you carry my heart
Please allow me to deeply live this dream
while the others all around still sleep
she wrote fairytales of disobedience
while the fire burned, possession of their souls
[Chorus:]
You carry my heart, you carry my dreams
hand in hand so far from here
through the dark of night and through the leaves of fall
I am living you, as you carry my heart
Carry on.... everything's over
The lyrics of Elvenking's song Possession seem to embody a feeling of resignation, yet with hints of emotion and passion. The song starts off with a feeling of defeat, with the words "carry on, everything's over." The singer seems to be staring at the dawn, as if waiting for something that will never come. The clouds in the sky signify the darkness that has taken over the horizon and our lives. The silence is unbearable, and the singer can't stand it anymore.
The second part of the song seems to take on a different tone. The singer talks about a wicked sensation that is pounding strong, which is pure emotion. The question arises, how long can it last inside our living hearts? Every beat loses a part of itself, as if trying to hold onto something that is slipping away. The chorus of the song talks about how the person being addressed carries the singer's heart and dreams in their palm, which is part of them. This imagery suggests a deep and intimate bond that exists between the two of them.
The last part of the song seems to be an appeal to allow the person being addressed to carry the singer's heart and dreams so that the singer can live their dream fully, while others around them still sleep. The reference to "fairytale of disobedience" suggests a certain defiance, which is expressed through the passion and emotion that was hinted at earlier in the song. The repetition of the chorus at the end reinforces the idea of the deep connection between the singer and the person being addressed.
Line by Line Meaning
Carry on, everything's over
Despite the feeling that everything may already be lost, there is no other option than to continue moving on.
Stare at the dawn, as sky is covering
The darkness of the night is being replaced by the light of day, and it serves as a reminder to continue fighting for hope.
Clouds are darkening the horizon and our lives
The struggles in life continue to mount, coming from everywhere and with no end in sight.
Carry on, we can't stand this silence.
The quiet moments in life can be as difficult to deal with as the loudest of storms, and the strength to soldier on in spite of it all must be found.
Holding on to a wicked sensation
Even if it's something that is harmful, we can't help but hold on to it because that sensation brings us some sort of comfort.
Pounding strong, it's pure emotion
Whatever that wicked sensation may be, the emotions it produces are strong and almost overwhelming, but they are real and true.
How long does it last inside our living hearts?
The feelings that come from that wicked sensation are so deep that it's impossible to predict how long they will stay with us.
Every beat really loses away a part?
With each beat of our heart, we give away a part of ourselves to whatever it is we are holding onto - whether it's for better or worse.
You carry my heart, you carry my dreams
The person is so important that they not only carry the singer's heart but also represent the dreams that they hold dear.
In your palm and it's part of me
The person is carrying the singer's heart so closely, that it has become a part of them.
Where the poet lives, no poetry can exist
Without the creative spark of inspiration and dreams within us, we cannot create the art and beauty that comes with poetic expression.
If there is no dream, you carry my heart.
The person is the only hope and dream that the singer has left, which has become an essential part of them.
Hand in hand so far from here
The distance between them is not only physical, but emotional and mental as well, yet they are together and facing whatever comes their way.
Through the dark of night and through the leaves of fall
The hardships they face are represented by the darkness of night and the fleeting nature of their existence, which can disappear like the leaves of fall at any moment.
I am living you, as you carry my heart.
The person is not only a part of the singer, but has become a part of their very soul and the driving force behind their existence.
Carry on, I can't let you burn me up
Even though the strong emotions they feel are infectious, the singer cannot let them overwhelm and consume them entirely.
But you know that I can't resist
Despite their best efforts, the singer cannot deny the pull and draw that their emotions create within them.
No mere human can stand a fire not
The intensity of these emotions is beyond the capacity for normal people, and a part of accepting them is realizing that they are too much for anyone but the strongest of individuals.
Being consumed, I ask myself, you and me will be us?
The potential for being consumed by these emotions is there, and the singer is questioning whether their relationship with this person can withstand such an intense force.
Please allow me to deeply live this dream
The singer is pleading with the person to allow them to not only hold onto the dream they share, but to enjoy it and experience it on the deepest level possible.
While the others all around still sleep
The rest of the world may not understand or appreciate the intensity of what they have together, and the singer is happy to be awake within this dream while still others are ignorant of it.
She wrote fairytales of disobedience
Even in the face of adversity and pushback from the world, the poet recognizes the importance of holding onto dreams and fighting for them.
While the fire burned, possession of their souls
The power and intensity of those dreams and emotions are so significant that they could easily consume and possess the souls of those who experience them.
Contributed by Anthony P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.