Éléphant
Alexandra Burke / Erick Morillo Lyrics
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Wanna talk, do you wanna talk about it,
Eh, eh, eh
You wanna talk, do you wanna talk about it,
Wanna talk, do you wanna talk about it,
Eh, eh, eh
How you doing? How was your day?
You getting further, further away,
No kiss No hug Just blank
And I just can't figure out,
How it all turned upside down
And when I look at you right now, it's strange 'cause
I know something's going on
That's going on with you
I think you should tell me
You got nothing left to lose
Ah, there's an elephant, standing in the room
Ah, though we're all alone,
It's not just me and you
You wanna talk, do you wanna talk about it
Wanna talk, do you wanna talk about it (eh, eh, eh)
You wanna talk, you wanna talk about it
There's an elephant in the room
Oh, you wanna, wanna explain
Well your talk is cheap cheap just saying
You say you're sorry, say you're to blame,
And you're promising, you swear you'll change
And I just can't figure out,
How it all turned upside down
And when I look at you right now, it's strange 'cause
I know something's going on
That's going on with you
I think you should tell me
You got nothing left to lose
Ah, there's an elephant standing in the room
Ah, though we're all alone,
It's not just me and you
You wanna talk, you wanna talk about it
Wanna talk, you wanna talk about it (eh, eh, eh)
You wanna talk, you wanna talk about it
There's an elephant in the room
And it's crushing me, there's no room to breathe
Got me backed against the wall, like that
And I just can't see, 'cause it's blinding me
Coming closer, I can't relax
(oh, ah)
You wanna talk, do you wanna talk about it
Wanna talk, do you wanna talk about it (eh, eh, eh)
You wanna talk, do you wanna talk about it
Wanna talk, do you wanna talk about it (eh, eh, eh)
There's an elephant in the room
The song "Elephant" is a dance-pop song by Alexandra Burke in collaboration with Erick Morillo. It talks about a lover who seems to be hiding something big that the singer can’t ignore. The singer is aware that something isn't right in their relationship, and the elephant in the room needs to be addressed before it's too late. The lyrics encourage the partner to speak up about their concerns rather than trying to hide them, as this will only lead to more problems.
The song opens with the singer asking if their partner wants to talk about what's bothering them. They comment on their partner's distance and lack of physical affection, which makes them uncomfortably aware of the problem. The lyrics suggest that the situation has completely changed, and the singer can't comprehend how it happened. The chorus repeats the phrase “there's an elephant in the room,” referring to the obvious issue that has yet to be addressed by her partner. They both know it's there, but no one wants to acknowledge its presence.
As the song progresses, the singer urges their partner to "talk" about the issue at hand. Even if it’s difficult or embarrassing, it's better than holding onto their problems and risking the relationship. The lyrics encourage the partner to be honest and admit their faults. Otherwise, the elephant in the room will keep weighing them down, making it harder to move forward. The song's bridge talks about the suffocating effect of ignoring a problem, as it can lead to a lack of air and ease. The lyrics suggest that it's challenging to be in the thing when the problem is avoided and how critical it is to address the elephant in space.
Line by Line Meaning
You wanna talk, do you wanna talk about it, Wanna talk, do you wanna talk about it, Eh, eh, eh
The singer is asking if the other person wants to talk about what's going on between them, but they seem hesitant or avoiding the topic.
How you doing? How was your day? Small talk, small talk, you wanna play? You getting further, further away, No kiss No hug Just blank
The singer is trying to start a conversation, but they feel that the other person is pulling away emotionally and physically, leaving them with an uncomfortable silence.
And I just can't figure out, How it all turned upside down And when I look at you right now, it's strange 'cause
The singer is confused about how things got worse between them, and they feel the tension in the air whenever they look at the other person.
I know something's going on That's going on with you I think you should tell me You got nothing left to lose
The artist suspects that there's a problem, and they're asking the other person to come clean and confess what's bothering them because hiding it won't help anyone.
Ah, there's an elephant, standing in the room Ah, though we're all alone, It's not just me and you
The artist is referring to the metaphorical elephant in the room, which is the unaddressed conflict between them. They acknowledge that it's not just their problem, but something that affects both of them.
Oh, you wanna, wanna explain Well your talk is cheap cheap just saying You say you're sorry, say you're to blame, And you're promising, you swear you'll change
The other person finally speaks up but only makes excuses and apologies. The singer feels that these words are insincere and not enough to fix the problem.
And it's crushing me, there's no room to breathe Got me backed against the wall, like that And I just can't see, 'cause it's blinding me Coming closer, I can't relax
The tension is so high that it's suffocating the singer. They feel trapped and helpless, unable to see a way out or feel at ease.
You wanna talk, you wanna talk about it Wanna talk, you wanna talk about it (eh, eh, eh) You wanna talk, you wanna talk about it There's an elephant in the room
The artist is still hoping to have a productive conversation about the conflict and urges the other person to address it because avoiding it won't make it go away.
Wanna talk, do you wanna talk about it Wanna talk, do you wanna talk about it (eh, eh, eh) You wanna talk, you wanna talk about it There's an elephant in the room
The artist repeats their request to talk, even though the other person seems uninterested or scared to do so. The elephant in the room won't disappear on its own.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BRITTANY MARIE BURTON, ERICK A. MORILLO, HARRY ROMERO, JOSE NUNEZ, JOSH WILKINSON
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