Elysium
Klaus Badelt & Lisa Gerrard Lyrics
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Anol sheh ley kon-nud de ne um
Flavum
Flavum
M-ai shondol-lee
Flavu... {Live on...}
Lof flesh lay
Nof ne
Ham de num um dass
La um de Flavne...
Flay Shom de nomm
Ma-lun des
Dwondi
Dwwoondi
The lyrics to Klaus Badelt and Lisa Gerrard's song Elysium are sung in an invented language, which is commonly referred to as "Glossolalia" or "Vocables." The song's lyrics have no meaning in any known language, but they convey a sense of otherworldly beauty and tranquility. The lyrics are made up of syllabic sounds and guttural noises that evoke a sense of mysticism, drawing the listener into a world beyond words.
The song's title, Elysium, refers to the afterlife and a place of ideal happiness and peace. The song captures the essence of this place, where there is no language, but only the music of the universe. The song's profound lyrics, haunting melody, and Lisa Gerrard's otherworldly vocals create an evocative and awe-inspiring atmosphere.
Overall, the song Elysium sends listeners on a journey into another realm, where sound is the only means of communication, and the possibility of a beautiful afterlife is tangible.
Line by Line Meaning
Anol shalom
Peace be upon you
Anol sheh ley kon-nud de ne um
May the guiding spirits be with you
Flavum
Yellow
Flavum
Yellow
M-ai shondol-lee
I sing to you
Flavu... {Live on...}
May you live on always
Lof flesh lay
The body is empty
Nof ne
The soul lives
Nom de lis
Named in the book
Ham de num um dass
Before the time of the great awakening
La um de Flavne...
May you find your way to the yellow world
Flay Shom de nomm
Forgiveness for what has been done
Ma-lun des
The universe has changed
Dwondi
I am the one
Dwwoondi
I am the only one
Writer(s): Lisa Gerrard, Klaus Badelt, Lisa Germaine Gerrard
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