The determination of the band can be judged by their rise from the obscure Greek metal scene, firstly with the obligatory demos and then with the release of their debut album, “Adelain” through a small local label in 1995 their musical abilities became evident through a compact combination of melody and aggressiveness.
In 1998 they signed a deal with the British based label Wicked World/Earache, releasing their second album entitled “We…the enlightened”. Once again the main elements of their music, melody and violence, surfaced in a more matured way proving that the band is a driving force in the contemporary death metal scene.
In the late 2000 the band left Wicked World/Earache on mutual agreement since they were dissatisfied from the label’s support and abilities for future co-operation.
So finally in 2001 a pact with the Greek label BLACK LOTUS RECORDS was signed and the band entered the infamous Praxis studio to complete the recordings and mixing of their third opus entitled “12 Ablaze”. Fast rhythms, attack-mode guitars and screaming vocals blend with orchestral sounds and romantic piano parts and violins. The melody takes over riding the black horse of violence and completely annihilating everything in it’s path! This is the perfect formula of extreme aggression, romantic melancholy and epic, mythical atmosphere! The 12 are certainly on fire……….
Early in 2005 the band made the following statement for its new release “Suffering GOD Almighty”
“No line up changes. Only a hell in our minds messed things up...
The musical specter, during the several years since the capturing of "12 Ablaze" or even " We... The Enlightened", has been expanded for TEF. We have experimented with ideas never mentioned before or at least thought of being a reality for our concept... We have added some of our extremities in "Suffering G.O.D Almighty" and there we had a mixture of an almost blurry stuff. A blend that could destroy every dream and hope we generated for ourselves and each individual who found enchanting all 3 previous attempts of TEF. None could ever imagine how it 'd end up and sound after all the processes we needed, to bring forth a song in TEF 's way! In fact, I m not sure by the time I write these lines, on how u re gonna react... I still don t know if I enjoy or fear the latest spawn of ours. Food for thought!
One thing is assuring... All the diversity and brilliance originate from the creativity of our sick and lustful hearts... Nothing else to add!”
The Elysian Fields
Jack in the Box
The Elysian Fields Lyrics
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Living in this box
Closed in on all sides
No light, just dark
He kept me under the bed
I'd pray for it to stop
He's lock me safely away
And lie on top
Out comes Jack in the Box
Doing tricks and taking licks
Out comes Jack in the Box
I was an uncut marionette
Hanging by his steel cable thread
I was a shadow dancer
A thousand shakes of red
There's too much light, it's far too bright
I see things much too clearly
There's too much light, it's far too bright
Oh so weary
Pop the latches, open the hatches
Out comes Jack in the Box
Doing tricks and taking licks
Out comes Jack in the Box
If this is all of life outside
Please put me where I'm happy
Where I won't know what to think of this
Black and black, almost sleeping
Please lock me up
Shut me up
Shut up
Jack in the Box
Please lock me up
Shut me down
Jack in the Box
The first stanza of The Elysian Fields's song Jack In The Box describes a victim's experience of being trapped in a small, dark, and confined space for seven years. The person's abuser/keeper would lock them up under the bed and put his weight on top while the victim prayed for it to stop. The second stanza mentions the title of the song, as it describes the abuser's power to control and release the victim. The singer refers to themselves as an "uncut marionette," indicating that they are not in control of their own movements, but are being manipulated by external forces as if they were a lifeless puppet. The eerie and suggestive lyrics "a thousand shakes of red" give the impression that the singer sees red flashes of light when being manipulated by the abuser. The song ends with a haunting plea from the victim, wishing to be locked up and shut down like a Jack in the Box toy.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been seven years now
I've been stuck in this box for seven long years.
Living in this box
I'm trapped inside a box.
Closed in on all sides
There's no way out.
No light, just dark
It's completely dark in here.
He kept me under the bed
Someone put me in this box and hid me under a bed.
I'd pray for it to stop
I begged for someone to rescue me.
He's lock me safely away
My captor locked me up tight.
And lie on top
The captor would rest on top of the box.
Pop the latches, open the hatches
The captor would release me from the box.
Out comes Jack in the Box
I emerge from the box like a Jack-in-the-box toy.
Doing tricks and taking licks
I'm forced to perform for the captor's amusement.
I was an uncut marionette
My captor controlled me like a puppet.
Hanging by his steel cable thread
I was completely controlled by my captor.
I was a shadow dancer
I performed as if I was merely a shadow of myself.
A thousand shakes of red
My life has been completely chaotic and unpredictable.
There's too much light, it's far too bright
Anything outside the box is too bright and overwhelming.
I see things much too clearly
Being in the dark for so long has made me sensitive to light.
Oh so weary
I'm completely exhausted from my captivity.
If this is all of life outside
Life outside the box may be just as painful and bleak.
Please put me where I'm happy
I just want to be in a place where I can be happy.
Where I won't know what to think of this
I want to forget about my captivity.
Black and black, almost sleeping
I want to be in complete darkness and sleep.
Please lock me up
I'd rather be locked up than face the pain of the outside world.
Shut me up
I just want to be silent and forgotten.
Shut up
I want to stop thinking and feeling.
Shut me down
I want to be completely shut off from the world.
Jack in the Box
It's all about being controlled and trapped like a toy.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RITCHIE CORDELL, SAL TRIMACHI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JimSVoit
The 90's were so badass
@saraharcecalderon4888
It's awesome to find people who loves EF like I do. Jennifer Charles is my favorite vocalist, that voice is just soo sultry and the music is awesome.
@maximuslondonkolb
It really is! I haven't found anyone else irl that likes them though; Jennifer Charles is my favorite singer in this entire UNIVERSE! :D glad you agree
@lagunabeachrecovery2301
SULTRY, Jennifer Charles is. ☝️
@Catsetsfire
This song is actually referring to the kidnapping of Colleen Stan in 1977. She was convinced that she was a slave and kept in a box under the kidnapper's bed. Everyone refers to that case as "The Girl in the Box".
@lagunabeachrecovery2301
Thanks!
@flip65515
"She was convinced"? Was there ever any doubt about it?
@ClamBuster4
by an absolute country mile, my favourite female vocalist of all time... bless you jen
@Rptyle
One of my favorite songs ever.
@kmfdm5
Long live noir rock