The band released two full-length albums on Doghouse Records; 2005's "Sweet Weaponry" and 2008's "Big Bold Letters." 2010 saw a new release "The Smith Tower" on their own label Cruiserweight Records.
On March 30, 2010, Cruiserweight announced their breakup.
Éléphant
Cruiserweight Lyrics
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but i was taken just the other night
to the circus show
entertainment at it's finest
expectations of a great night
and what a magnificent sight it was
but inside my heart
the glamour was fading
what the world needs now is to take this blindfold off
was i lied to
cause this question's been suspended
but it's catching up with you
i can't believe it
was I betrayed - oh, to my dismay
so confined, he confided
that nothing ever made his eyes shine
at the circus show
where did all the happiness go
and if you think
the world is a bicycle built for only you
well, brother this big top, no it never seemed so low
now i'm standing on my soapbox shouting at the world
and my question's never been answered
but tonight i will not falter - so tell me
was i betrayed
In the song "Elephant" by Cruiserweight, the lyrics are filled with themes of disappointment and betrayal, despite the glitz and glamour of the circus show. The singer begins by stating that fighting no longer brings any rewards, possibly referring to a broken relationship or conflict that has gone unresolved. Despite this dissatisfaction, the singer attended a circus show and notes that it was magnificent, with entertainment at its finest. However, even though the environment is lively and exciting, the glamour begins to fade, and the singer's heart feels empty and hollow.
The song then takes a turn towards a more significant, universal message, as the singer notes that the world needs to take off its blindfold and see the truth. The singer feels lied to and betrayed, highlighting the theme of disappointment and disillusionment. The song ends with the singer standing on their soapbox, questioning if they were betrayed and seeking answers that they have yet to receive.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as an exploration of the dissonance between appearance and reality. Although the circus show was filled with light and spectacle, the singer still feels empty and unfulfilled, suggesting that material possessions or external entertainment cannot fill the void within one's heart.
Line by Line Meaning
no more rewards when we fight
There's no satisfaction left in fighting anymore
but i was taken just the other night
I went along to a circus show recently
to the circus show
I visited a place for entertainment
entertainment at it's finest
It was supposed to be a thrilling and exciting experience
expectations of a great night
I had high hopes for the show
and what a magnificent sight it was
The show was visually stunning
but inside my heart
Despite the outward show, my emotions were different
the glamour was fading
The spark was gone, and the show wasn't as exciting anymore
what the world needs now is to take this blindfold off
We need to open our eyes to the truth
was i lied to
I'm questioning the honesty of the situation
cause this question's been suspended
My doubts are unresolved
but it's catching up with you
The truth is starting to come out
i can't believe it
I'm in shock
was I betrayed - oh, to my dismay
I feel let down and deceived
so confined, he confided
Someone told me in secret, feeling trapped and isolated
that nothing ever made his eyes shine
The person lacked excitement or passion for anything
where did all the happiness go
That person is no longer happy or content
and if you think the world is a bicycle built for only you
If you believe the world revolves around you and your needs alone
well, brother this big top, no it never seemed so low
Even the grandest things can feel insignificant and lacking in value
now i'm standing on my soapbox shouting at the world
I'm speaking out and making my opinion heard
and my question's never been answered
My doubts remain unaddressed
but tonight i will not falter - so tell me
I won't back down until I get an answer
was i betrayed
Am I the victim of deception?
Contributed by Evan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
nicotinelolipop
Seriously underrated. They were so amazing :'(
Beatrice Cantu
This song is awsome!