Elephant Gun
Beirut Lyrics
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I'd bury my dreams underground
As did I, we drink to die, we drink tonight
Far from home, elephant gun
Let's take them down one by one
We'll lay it down, it's not been found, it's not around
Let the seasons begin, take the big king down
Let the seasons begin, it rolls right on
Let the seasons begin, take the big king down
And it rips through the silence of our camp at night
And it rips through the night
And it rips through the silence of our camp at night
And it rips through the silence, all that is left is all that I hide
The lyrics of Beirut's song "Elephant Gun" tells a story of a person who wanted to escape from their town and bury their dreams. The first part of the song talks about drinking to forget, which shows escapism. The singer is far from home carrying an "elephant gun." An elephant gun is a type of large caliber gun that is used to hunt elephants or other large game. The song then goes on to talk about taking down "the big king," which could symbolize taking down any oppressor or obstacle that is in the way. The repetition of the line "let the seasons begin" suggests that time keeps moving forward despite the struggles and challenges faced by the singer.
The next part of the song is a powerful one, as it talks about the sound of the gun echoing through the night. The silence is broken, and all that is left is what the singer is hiding. This could refer to their fears and innermost desires. The song concludes with the repetition of the phrase "and it rips through the silence," leaving the listener with a powerful image of the sound of the gun echoing through the night.
Line by Line Meaning
If I was young, I'd flee this town
If I were still young and capable, I would immediately leave this place behind.
I'd bury my dreams underground
I would keep my aspirations and ambitions hidden and suppressed in order to survive.
As did I, we drink to die, we drink tonight
Like me, others here indulge in alcohol to escape reality and numb themselves to the harshness of their situation.
Far from home, elephant gun
Despite being far from home and in unknown territory, we are determined to fight back against all our oppressors using an elephant gun.
Let's take them down one by one
We will target our oppressors one at a time, taking them down until we regain our freedom and power.
We'll lay it down, it's not been found, it's not around
We will put everything on the line and go underground, hidden from our oppressors, in order to defeat them and achieve our goals.
Let the seasons begin, it rolls right on
The natural cycles of time continue regardless of the struggles we face, and we must adapt to them.
Let the seasons begin, take the big king down
Let's embrace the power of change and rise up against those who hold us down, taking down the biggest oppressor of them all.
And it rips through the silence of our camp at night
The sound of the elephant gun echoes through the silence of our camp, reminding us of our struggle and our determination to fight back.
And it rips through the night
The sound of the elephant gun is loud and clear, a symbol of our defiance and our hope for a better future.
And it rips through the silence of our camp at night
The sound of the elephant gun is piercing and unforgettable, a constant reminder of the dangers we face and the need to stay strong and united.
And it rips through the silence, all that is left is all that I hide
The sound of the elephant gun reveals all that we typically conceal, highlighting our fears and doubts but also our strengths and hopes for the future.
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Written by: Zach Condon
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Lyrics:
🎶If I was young, I'd flee this town
I'd bury my dreams underground
As did I, we drink to die, we drink tonight
Far from home, elephant gun
Let's take them down one by one
We'll lay it down, it's not been found, it's not around
Let the seasons begin, it rolls right on
Let the seasons begin, take the big king down
Let the seasons begin, it rolls right on
Let the seasons begin, take the big king down
And it rips through the silence of our camp at night
And it rips through the night
And it rips through the silence of our camp at night
And it rips through the silence, all that is left is all that I hide 🎶
@euzinha.a9678
Saudades do nosso 2008 mágico, aquela turma de teatro unida, jovem e feliz. Você tentando chamar minha atenção. Eu não querendo ceder aos seus encantos, você um pirralho terminando o ensino médio, eu já tinha terminado a pós, encaminhada na vida, estava ali pra me descobrir, até que me apaixonei.
Você amava essa música, eu achava ela muito esquisita mas você ouvia e cantava e é impossível eu não ouvi-la sempre que quero me lembrar de você. Você me amou, eu te amei.
Você foi embora, não pra outro bairro ou cidade, mas pro outro lado do mundo...a gente combinou que não ia mais namorar, mas a gente continuava se falando. Você se envolveu com outras pessoas, eu também, mas eu sabia que outubro de 2009 estava logo ali, você voltaria, a gente voltaria, tudo voltaria a ficar bem. A gente continuava se falando. Você voltou. Voltou comprometido com outra pessoa.
Você terminou comigo. Você me amou. Foi bom. Como sempre, foi bom.
Nos despedimos. Eu quebrei nosso CD. Você foi embora.
1 ano passou.
Recolhi todos os meus cacos. Encontrei outra pessoa.
Você me ligou. Você estava livre. Eu não estava mais. Você me pediu desculpas. Eu chorei. Eu falei um monte. Eu te desculpei. Você se tornou uma linda lembrança da minha vida.
11 anos já se passaram desde que você me ligou. Eu casei, tenho um filho.
Você continua um menino, parece feliz, parece bem, namora, é o que mostra o instagram, a rede onde todo mundo está bem. Será que você está mesmo bem? Será que lembra da gente?
Você foi o grande amor da minha vida, e toda vez que ela não está indo muito bem eu lembro da gente, da nossa turma de teatro, de você ouvindo essa música. Do nosso amor. Desse tempo que não volta mais.
@fridaestefaniatorresbaraja4174
If I was young, I'd flee this town
I'd bury my dreams underground
As did I, we drink to die, we drink tonight
Far from home, elephant gun
Let's take them down one by one
We'll lay it down, it's not been found, it's not around
Let the seasons begin - when all was right and wrong
Let the seasons begin - take the big king down
Let the seasons begin - when all was right and wrong
Let the seasons begin - take the big king down
And it rips through the silence of our camp at night
And it rips through the night
And it rips through the silence of our camp at night
And it rips through the silence, all that is left is all that i hide
@kiolahm
The comment section of an American Music Video from the early days of youtube has found new life thanks to Portuguese speakers taking an interest in a wonderful song. It's a beautiful thing how music can cross borders and languages.
@petalagomez6563
Verdade, sou do Brasil!
I’m froom Brasil
@rico-composicoesmusicais4258
This song was the theme of Capitu, a very famous character in Brazilian literary culture, about whom a TV series was made a decade ago.
@eltoncarlos6452
Thanks.
@j.c.9784
It's Brazilian? That's amazing but I think it sounds so eastern European I had no idea..
Well all right then!!
@j.c.9784
Viva!!
@brunaluisa2927
Parei pra entender a tradução dessa musica, e vi que Elephant Gun é o nome de uma arma usada para matar elefantes. E a característica principal do elefante é a memoria dele, porque ele nunca esquece nada e a musica trata tipo disso , de lembranças do passado e que muitas vezes algumas lembranças do que fizemos ou deixamos de fazer nos fazem mal e de certa forma queremos matar essa lembrança ..
@priscillacelestino4763
Que interpretação perfeita!
Isso dá um TCC de Letras tranquilamente. Ou pelo menos um artigo. Fica a ideia pra ti, caso seja dessa área.
@iagonieves5046
É unha boa interpretación.....👍👍
@marcelysoares2441
fez tdo o sentido