Elysian Fields have always travelled in mysterious waters. Led by the enigm… Read Full Bio ↴Elysian Fields have always travelled in mysterious waters. Led by the enigmatic New York co-composers Jennifer Charles (vocals) and Oren Bloedow (guitar), the music born of their collaboration is not easy to categorize. They carry a torch for nature, sex, love, the cycle of death and rebirth, and the sounds of folk and jazz ballads, no wave and classical music, seamlessly interwoven into a style that is at once languorously romantic and tough. Their music might be described as alternative or dream pop, with the husky and sultry vocals of Charles and the filmic qualities of Bloedow's guitar work they have also been associated with the genre of rock noir or indie rock. The duo formed in 1995 and have been making discs ever since. More information (like live dates) is often found on their website - http://www.elysianmusic.com.

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.

Lions in the Storm
Elysian Fields Lyrics

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Can I come, Angel,
Can I come with you?
You're a saint, I never was, Angel,
So I follow you, I follow
Lions in the storm
The kingdom has come
Waiting to be born
We don't have to run

Already worlds away, away
Where we roam, Angel
They can't confine
When you whisper 'Jennifer', oh,
You're mine, you're mine
My necklace of stars
I can see in the dark
Silence speaking in tongues
Lions in the storm
Holding their own
Sky is coming undone
The hunt has begun
But I'm unafraid
Lions in the storm
The kingdom has come
Waiting to be born
We don't have to run
Already worlds away
Worlds away
Already worlds away

Already worlds away
Already worlds away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Lions in the Storm" by Elysian Fields talk about an individual who is in awe of their companion, who they refer to as Angel. This Angel is seen as a saintly figure, and the individual feels they could never be as pure as them. They ask for permission to follow Angel and together, they face the world that is like a storm with lions. It's not just any storm, though - it's a storm that brings a kingdom, which is waiting to be born. The pair treks through this storm, not running away from it, but rather embracing it with courage. Even though they're already worlds away from their comfort zone, they roam fearlessly, knowing that Angel is with them.

The lyrics also speak of a supernatural element. Angel can whisper a name, Jennifer, and the individual would respond as though it's a command. Angel's powerful presence is comforting to the individual, and they see their companion as a necklace of stars that shines in the dark. Even though the sky is coming undone, and the hunt has begun, the individual is unafraid because they have Angel by their side.

Line by Line Meaning

Can I come, Angel,
May I join you, Angel?

Can I come with you?
Can I accompany you?

You're a saint, I never was, Angel,
You're a righteous person, but I am not, Angel,

So I follow you, I follow
Thus, I pursue you, I pursue

Lions in the storm
These wild animals amidst the raging weather

The kingdom has come
The time has come for a new order or regime

Waiting to be born
A phase of readiness before being brought forth to life

We don't have to run
We do not need to flee

Already worlds away, away
Already far away, away

Where we roam, Angel
Wherever we may wander, Angel

They can't confine
They cannot contain us