Éléphant
David S. Polansky (Children's) Lyrics


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Every inch of you looks like a lady
So don't get caught here in the city at night
And if you want to take a chance and go down crazy
I sell protection for a price

Well, call it love or call it murder
This is the crime of the century
No, don't point that thing on me

[Chorus]
All in all my aim is better
Shots as clean as a mean goal-getter
A bad man on the run
I'm gonna be your dark stranger
Contact man 'tween you and danger
I'll protect you baby with my elephant gun

Every minute counts and you play both sides of the law
Mm, these dangerous days
Mean nine lives doin' anything at all
A lot of folks been blown away

Well, call it love or call it murder
This is the crime of the century
No, don't point that thing on me

[Chorus]

Bang!

Well, call it love or call it murder
This is the crime of the century
No, don't point that thing on me





Don't try to use that thing on me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Elephant" by David S. Polanski (Children's) describe a dangerous and seductive world where crime is prevalent and only the strongest survive. The singer warns a woman who looks like a lady to avoid the city at night, but if she decides to take the risk, he offers to sell her protection. The lyrics suggest that the singer is a "bad man on the run" who is willing to do whatever it takes to survive in this dangerous world. The chorus reinforces this idea, with the singer proclaiming his aim is better, and he is a "dark stranger" who will protect the woman with his elephant gun.


The lyrics of "Elephant" are filled with metaphors and imagery that suggest a violent and unstable world. The singer describes himself as a "bad man on the run" and warns the woman that "A lot of folks been blown away." The chorus reinforces this tone, with the singer proclaiming his aim is better and declaring that he will protect the woman with his elephant gun. The lyrics suggest that this world is a place where only the strongest and most cunning individuals can survive. The repeated refrain of "call it love or call it murder" reinforces the idea that this world is a place where violence and passion are tightly intertwined.


Line by Line Meaning

Every inch of you looks like a lady
You have the appearance of a woman.


So don't get caught here in the city at night
It is not safe for you to be out in the city at night.


And if you want to take a chance and go down crazy
If you want to take a risk and do something dangerous.


I sell protection for a price
I can provide security in exchange for money.


Well, call it love or call it murder
This could be seen as either a romantic or violent act.


This is the crime of the century
This action is incredibly significant and noteworthy.


No, don't point that thing on me
Please do not aim a weapon at me.


All in all my aim is better
Overall, my accuracy is superior.


Shots as clean as a mean goal-getter
My shots are as precise as those of a highly skilled athlete.


A bad man on the run
I am an individual with a criminal history who is currently evading the law.


I'm gonna be your dark stranger
I will be your mysterious and enigmatic protector.


Contact man 'tween you and danger
I will serve as the intermediary between you and any potential danger.


I'll protect you baby with my elephant gun
I will keep you safe using my powerful and intimidating weapon.


Every minute counts and you play both sides of the law
Time is of the essence and you are involved in both legal and illegal activities.


Mm, these dangerous days
This is a precarious time in which danger is ever-present.


Mean nine lives doin' anything at all
In this risky climate you have to be bold and act recklessly to survive.


A lot of folks been blown away
Many individuals have lost their lives due to the current dangers.


Don't try to use that thing on me
Do not attempt to use a weapon against me.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID LEE ROTH, STEVE S. VAI

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