The two have many side projects as well. They have a Moorish inflected Sephardic band called La Mar Enfortuna, which has released records on John Zorn's label Tzadik. Jennifer is also known as the female voice and co-writer of cult band Lovage, the other members being Mike Patton and Dan The Automator. Oren used to play bass in The Lounge Lizards and his diverse guitar and bass playing skills are called on from everyone from James Chance to Martha Wainwright to Doveman.
Note: This Page is for the band "Elysian Fields", a American based band with a sensual and romantic sound. There is another band with a similar name, The Elysian Fields, which is a Greek melodic death metal band that is currently split-up. Some of the tracks by the metal band, The Elysian Fields, have ended up listed under the band, Elysian Fields. The album 12 Ablaze is NOT by Elysian Fields, rather it is by The Elysian Fields.
Cities Will Fall
Elysian Fields Lyrics
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Back raging inside you
I finally felt home
How could I prepare for the final feedback
Now I'm scanning the heavens and ballin the jack
We traded our secrets, melted the chill
He wept in my water
He's rising it stillSucked on the marrow until we were blind
In the wake of this nightmare I'm losing my mind
You said cities will fall
Cities will fall
Have no regrets in spite of it all
As the walls tumble down
I won't rest 'til I've found you
Parallel wave length anointed musk waves
Pornography gardens winding our maze
Delivered my shame to your altar divine
And now I'm your prisoner
Embalmed in your shrine
You said cities will fall
Cities will fall
Have no regrets in spite of it all
As the walls tumble down
I won't rest 'til I've found you
My sacrosanct priest, my medicine man
Bathing me, blazing me utopian
Apocalypse rising
We saw it play out
Chasing the moon
Your siren's devout
You said cities will fall
Cities will fall
Have no regrets in spite of it all
As the walls tumble down
I'll be wrapped around you
The song Cities Will Fall by Elysian Fields explores the idea of intense, consuming relationships that blur the boundaries of reality and sanity. The opening lines of the song, "Born of your rib was my first catacomb / Back raging inside you / I finally felt home" suggest a deep and almost parasitic connection between two people. The chorus repeats the line "cities will fall" which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the destruction that can happen when two people become so consumed with each other that they lose sight of the outside world. The line "Have no regrets in spite of it all" suggests that even though this relationship may cause destruction, it is worth it to the people involved.
The lyrics also include references to mysticism and ancient rituals, such as "Parallel wave length anointed musk waves" and "Delivered my shame to your altar divine". These lines suggest that the relationship is intense and possibly even spiritual in nature. The image of being "embalmed in your shrine" highlights the idea of being trapped or imprisoned by the other person.
The theme of destruction is continued in the line "In the wake of this nightmare I'm losing my mind", which suggests that this relationship has a dark side that is potentially damaging to the individuals involved. Overall, the song Cities Will Fall by Elysian Fields explores the idea of intense and consuming relationships that blur the boundaries of reality and sanity, and the potential for destruction that comes with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Born of your rib was my first catacomb
I am an essential part of you, formed from within you
Back raging inside you
My origin lies in your emotions and urges
I finally felt home
I found my place in the world within you
How could I prepare for the final feedback
I couldn't have anticipated the ultimate outcome
Now I'm scanning the heavens and ballin the jack
I am restless and seeking answers everywhere
We traded our secrets, melted the chill
We shared our deepest thoughts and warmed each other's hearts
He wept in my water
He shared his vulnerability with me
He's rising it still
He continues to overcome his pain
Sucked on the marrow until we were blind
We immersed ourselves so deeply that we lost our sense of self
In the wake of this nightmare I'm losing my mind
As the harsh reality sets in, I'm losing my grip on sanity
You said cities will fall
You warned that society as we know it will crumble
Have no regrets in spite of it all
Even with the impending doom, we shouldn't regret our choices
As the walls tumble down
As society falls apart
I won't rest 'til I've found you
I will not stop searching for you
Parallel wavelength anointed musk waves
Our energies and chemistry are perfectly aligned
Pornography gardens winding our maze
Our relationship is like an intricate, erotic labyrinth
Delivered my shame to your altar divine
I trusted you with my deepest insecurities and flaws
And now I'm your prisoner
I am bound to you and cannot escape
Embalmed in your shrine
I am preserved and revered by you
My sacrosanct priest, my medicine man
You hold a sacred and healing role in my life
Bathing me, blazing me utopian
You cleanse and uplift my spirit
Apocalypse rising
The end of the world is fast approaching
We saw it play out
We were witness to the destruction
Chasing the moon
We were chasing after something unattainable
Your siren's devout
You are my irresistible temptation
I'll be wrapped around you
Even in the midst of chaos, I will be there with you
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