Elephant Gun
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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
In the first verse of "Elephant Gun," the singer expresses a longing for escape from their current circumstances. They yearn for youth and the freedom it brings, wishing to leave their town behind and bury their dreams underground. The mention of drinking to die suggests a desire to numb their discontent and escape their reality.
The chorus introduces the concept of an "elephant gun" as a metaphorical weapon to confront their struggles. The singer imagines taking down their problems one by one, metaphorically symbolizing a desire to overcome obstacles and challenges in their life. The phrase "lay it down, it's not been found, it's not around" implies a determination to conquer their fears and worries.
The repetition of the phrase "let the seasons begin" in the chorus symbolizes the passage of time and the inevitability of change. The singer emphasizes their determination to face their challenges head-on and metaphorically "take the big king down," implying a resistance against oppressive forces or personal inhibitions.
The bridge of the song introduces a powerful imagery of an unseen force that disrupts the peace of the camp at night. This could represent the struggles, doubts, or fears that haunt the singer's mind, tearing through the tranquility of their thoughts. It suggests that despite attempts to hide or suppress their emotions, there is a lingering sense of vulnerability and conflict within.
Overall, "Elephant Gun" speaks to the universal desire for escape and the determination to confront and overcome challenges. It reflects on the internal battles and the need to resist surrendering to despair, while also acknowledging the lingering scars that are hidden beneath the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
If I was young, I'd flee this town
If I were still filled with youthful ambition, I would escape from this place of stagnation and limitation
I'd bury my dreams underground
I would hide away my aspirations and desires, suppressing them beneath the surface
As did I, we drink to die, we drink tonight
Just like me, we resort to consuming alcohol to numb the pain and escape from the harsh realities of life, drowning our sorrows
Far from home, elephant gun
Away from our familiar surroundings, we take on the role of a powerful weapon, ready to face our challenges head-on
Let's take them down one by one
Let us confront our obstacles and adversaries methodically, defeating them one at a time
We'll lay it down, it's not been found, it's not around
We will set aside our burdens, knowing that they have not been discovered or present in our current situation
Let the seasons begin, it rolls right on
Allow the passage of time to commence, as it continues in an everlasting cycle
Let the seasons begin, take the big king down
Let the arrival of new seasons mark the downfall of a dominant ruler or force, symbolizing the shifting power dynamics
And it rips through the silence of our camp at night
An intense force disrupts the tranquility of our temporary refuge during the nighttime, tearing through the stillness
And it rips through the night
And it violently tears apart the darkness, creating chaos and disturbances
And it rips through the silence of our camp at night
And it violently tears through the calmness of our secluded space during the nocturnal hours
And it rips through the silence, all that is left is all that I hide
And it relentlessly shatters the peacefulness, leaving behind only the secrets and concealed emotions that I keep hidden
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Written by: Zach Condon
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