Elemental
A. C. Newman Lyrics

The opening lines of the song "Elemental" by A.C. Newman indicate that something fundamental is about to happen. The term "elemental" is repeated throughout the song and hints at something basic and fundamental that is central to the events unfolding. The song may be interpreted as the story of a person who has had a long day and is looking for a way to talk to the living. He doesn't want to put on a show for anyone or pretend to be someone he's not, but still he perseveres.

The chorus of the song repeats the lines "It's not my way, true, to show best side for you / I fought my way through to the west side for you," which could indicate that the person who is speaking in the song has had a difficult journey but is willing to make the effort to get where he needs to go. The second verse suggests that there is more to this person than meets the eye—that there is a deeper, perhaps darker, side to him. The use of the werewolf as a metaphor suggests that this person has some sort of duality to his personality.

The overall mood of the song is melancholic, but with a sense of determination. It is a song about struggle and perseverance, about the effort it takes to keep going when things get tough. The repeated use of the term "elemental" suggests that what is happening in the song is basic and fundamental, but also that it is something difficult and challenging.