Celestial Elixir

"Celestial Elixir" is a song by British progressive metal band Haken. It is the closing track of the band's debut album, Aquarius.

Basis

NOTE: It's recommended that you know the basis of the album before you read this.

"Celestial Elixir" acts the a conclusion to the album's story. The mermaid has died and humanity has survived the flood, becoming mermaids themselves. Despite humanity's survival, the Fisherman feels nothing but regret for the mermaid's death and longs for her return, stating that she may never return, but he will wait forever.

At the end, the Fisherman finds solace, knowing that having consumed the mermaid's blood, she will always be with him on the inside.

Production

The name "Celestial Elixir" dates back to the band's conceptual formation in 2004. The "Celestial Elixir" was the desired teasure of Haakon the Magnificent, a character created by Richard Henshall from which the band gets its name.

"Celestial Elixir" was penned entirely by Ross Jennings and scored entirely by Richard Henshall.

Lyrics

"Celestial Elixir" lyrics [Click here]
Oh, I still hear your angel song
Whispered by a child that once belonged
With tears of joy
So white
The colour of a restless night
More than a faint memory can provide
If years go by
Fear and pain will sustain in your eyes

She may never return
But I can wait forever
If we can't make amends
I'll chase your rainbow till the end

Find us a cure for your disease
Spare us your ancient remedy
If this is all I ever ask
Emptiness is all I ever had

Our lives are scarred from deep within
Scales grow all over our skin
A miracle is all I'll ever need
To cure them all
Holding onto my amphibian dream

She may never return
But I can wait forever
If we can't make amends
I'll chase your rainbow till the end

Find us a cure for your disease
Spare us your ancient remedy
If this is all I ever ask
Emptiness is all I ever had

The calm that comes after the storm
The tide that never reaches the shore
So heavenly
Your remedy
When love prevails
Swallowing the blood of enemies

She may never return
But I will wait forever
If we can not make amends
I'll chase your rainbow till the end

Streams of light unite with water
Running through our veins
Streams of blood like liquid
Love is running through our veins

Personnel

Haken
  • Ross Jennings - vocals
  • Richard Henshall - guitars, keyboards
  • Charlie Griffiths - guitars
  • Diego Tejeida - keyboards
  • Thomas MacLean - bass
  • Raymond Hearne - drums, tuba
Additional Personnel
  • Craig Beattie - trombone
  • Alex Benwell - trumpet

Trivia

  • "Celestial Elixir" is the longest song on Aquarius.
  • The song is also the most listened to song on Aquarius.
  • The song's title lends its name to "Elixir Pharmaceuticals", a fictitious company mentioned in the lyricbook of Vector.

Links
"Celestial Elixir"

Artwork from the album, showing the mermaid holding her "ancient remedy"
Song by Haken
Album Aquarius
Genre Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Circus music
Length 17:01
Label Sensory Records
Live Plays 39 (#26)
Aquarius
"Sun" << "Celestial Elixir"


"Celestial Elixir" live at ProgPower USA XII

"If we can't make amends, I'll chase your rainbow to the end."

Celestial Elixir, from Aquarius