Finnish Dj … Read Full Bio ↴Two Bands (Greek Dark/Gothic Metal & Swedish opera/pop-duo)
Finnish Dj (Drum & Bass)
2006-present
ELYSION was founded in 2006 by guitarist Johnny Zero & by singer Maxi Nil who, by welcoming on board talented musicians of different backgrounds, soon shaped up a highly promising team, with music approach consisting of many shades of atmospheric and metal elements mixed pop/rock formulas as well as alternative/electro and Gothic influences. Recording the demo right away, which was immediately elected as “Demo of The Month” in Metal Hammer Magazine, ELYSION received excellent critics in webzines and magazines, complimenting utmost on the exceptionally professional sound witch gladly matched European and American high standards. Giving their first interview to Metalmare Magazine (GR), ELYSION right from their very first months of active presence were hosted in numerous columns and were interviewed for radio stations and TV music shows, all this causing the music soon to spread and help them receive several awards (one of them being Fillipos Nakas pop and rock awards 2006 for best band). In the following time ELYSION, among many concerts, were invited to headline in important rock and metal events and also had the pleasure to support a great number of top artists of the scene, most importantly The Gathering, Christian Death, Diary of Dreams, Star Industry. In July 2008, ELYSION’s frontwoman was honored to be invited to join the stage with Moonspell in “Rock ‘em All Festival” presenting Pain of Salvation, Meshuggah, Lacuna Coil, Iced Earth, Venom and perform as a guest singer by the side of Fernando Ribeiro.
Also in 2008 the band separated their paths with Maxi Nil under good faith and Christianna was the next front woman. Then they entered the studio for the recordings of debut album, which, achieving to be an excellent sample of ELYSION’s potential, soon attracted the attention of numerous record labels, leading in signing up with Massacre Records. In the next months ELYSION completed mixing and mastering of the album, having the great privilege to work with America’s top engineer Ted Jensen (Madonna, Evanescence, Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Nickelback, Korn, Marilyn Manson) and have their music mastered in his very owned Sterling Sound Studios, thereby gaining and important advantage of very high -standards production. The cover of the album is created by Natalie Shau (Lacuna Coil, Poison Black, The Duskfall). The artwork and the photographs of the booklet is a creation of Seth Siro Anton (Moonspell, Paradise Lost, Exodus, Soilwork, Septic Flesh). In current time, ELYSION in terms of promoting debut album “Silent Scr3am” which is to be released in fall 2009, are touring Greece and making the final arrangements for their European and American tour.
Christianna – Vocals
Johnny Zero – Guitars Synths and Programming
FXF – Bass
Petros Fatis – Drums
Elysion is a Swedish opera/pop-duo. The group consists of Hannah Holgersson and Anders Mårtensson. Their probably most famous song is "Golden Star", the song they competed in the Swedish outtake for Eurovision Song Contest 2006, Melodifestivalen, with.
Awake
Elysion Lyrics
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As the night turns to day
I've waited here so long, it's almost time I'm gone
As my tears meet day
Dream the night away
You know I would have everything, if this all wasn't fake
Sleep our love away
Sleep on, I'll be gone
Before you're awake
I'm waiting for your touch, keep waiting for too much
As my fears, all await
I've waited here so long, it's funny how you've thrown
All these years away
Dream the night away
You know I would have everything, if this all wasn't fake
Sleep our love away
I've never asked for anything
Sleep on, I'll be gone
Before you're awake
Dream the night away
You know I would have everything, if this all wasn't fake
Sleep our love away
I won't blame you for anything
Sleep on, I'll be gone
Before you're awake
The song "Awake" by Elysion is a sorrowful ballad that speaks of a relationship that has gone awry. The music is soft and mellow, with melancholic undertones that perfectly complement the message being conveyed. The lyrics speak of the singer waiting for their lover's call and touch, hoping that things will fall back into place but at the same time, having a sense of resignation and acceptance. As the night turns into day, the singer realizes that it's almost time to leave and move on from a love that has become hollow and fake. They dream of a life where everything is real and genuine, but alas, that's not the reality they find themselves in. The singer is willing to sleep away their love, but with the knowledge that they'll be gone before their lover wakes up.
The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of it. The singer is waiting for their lover's call and touch, but they keep waiting until they fall. The second line of the verse speaks metaphorically of the sun rising after a long dark night, which could mean that the singer has been waiting for a long time, hoping that things would get better. The chorus talks about dreaming the night away and having everything they want, but it's all fake. The singer is willing to sleep away their love and leave before their lover wakes up, indicating that they are ready to move on.
The second verse speaks of the singer waiting too long for their lover, as their fears keep mounting. They have been waiting so long that it's funny how their lover has thrown away all the years they spent together. The chorus is repeated, again emphasizing the theme of dreaming of a love that is real and genuine, but in reality, it's all a facade. The singer won't even blame their lover for anything; they just want to leave and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waiting for your call, keep waiting till you fall
I am anticipating your call and will continue to do so until you can no longer meet my expectations.
As the night turns to day
The passage of time indicates a transition and a decision to be made.
I've waited here so long, it's almost time I'm gone
I have been waiting here for an extended period of time and it is now time for me to leave.
As my tears meet day
My sadness and emotions are now visible in the light of day.
Dream the night away
Spend your time in a state of unrealistic and unattainable imagination.
You know I would have everything, if this all wasn't fake
I would have everything I desire if reality was different and not false.
Sleep our love away
Our love is in a state of inactivity and nonexistence.
I've never asked for anything
I have never expected anything from you.
Sleep on, I'll be gone before you're awake
Continue sleeping while I depart without you realizing.
I'm waiting for your touch, keep waiting for too much
I am waiting for your affection and may continue to wait until I am asking for too much.
As my fears, all await
My anxieties and concerns are all present, waiting to be fulfilled.
It's funny how you've thrown all these years away
It is ironic and amusing how you have wasted all of this time.
I won't blame you for anything
I take responsibility for my own actions and will not place blame on you.
Contributed by Zachary L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Caleb Stahl
The intro sounds really familiar to me.. can’t think of the song though.
Now that the new single was just released, I’m really enjoying going back through these old albums