To answer big questions, sometimes, there's enough with a song. With an alm… Read Full Bio ↴To answer big questions, sometimes, there's enough with a song. With an almost religious meaning, El Petit De Cal Eril delves into the bone marrow of emotions more intimately human and exits with the right balance between nostalgia and optimism, serenity and hope. His latest album, Vol i Dol (2010), combines folk spirit, drops of psychedelia and above all, their own label, maybe it's because of the rural optimism, bubblegum smell and the noise of tractors of the Segarra, which is where Joan Pons was born, voice and spirit of the band.

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L'Elefant
El Petit De Cal Eril Lyrics

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A la cuina no
Ni al rebedor
A l'escala cau
Perquè és tan babau

M'he comprat un elefant
On el poso si és tan gran?
M'he comprat un elefant

On el poso si és tan gran?

Al despatx tampoc
Perquè és molt badoc
On el posaré que hi quedi bé?
Que hi quedi bé?
(Jo no ho sé!)

M'he comprat un elefant
On el poso si és tan gran?
M'he comprat un elefant
On el poso si és tan gran?

Dalt del meu terrat
M'hi farà un forat
Si el duc al carrer
Potser el perdré
Potser el perdré...

M'he comprat un elefant

On el poso si és tan gran?
...

Overall Meaning

The song "L'Elefant" by El Petit de Cal Eril talks about the struggle of owning an elephant. The singer lists the various places in their house where they cannot put the elephant - not in the kitchen, not in the living room, not on the stairs. The elephant is described as clumsy and foolish, causing chaos wherever it goes. The singer then laments not knowing where to place the elephant in their home, as it is too large to fit in any room or space.

However, the singer expresses hope in the final verse, suggesting that the elephant will find a home on their rooftop. The possibility of the elephant digging a hole and escaping is acknowledged, but the singer remains determined to find a place for their elephant.

The song can be interpreted in a variety of ways. It could be a metaphor for an overwhelming burden or responsibility that one is struggling to manage. It could also be a commentary on the absurdity of trying to control or contain something that is inherently wild and free.

Line by Line Meaning

A la cuina no
Not in the kitchen

Ni al rebedor
Nor in the hall

A l'escala cau
It falls on the stairs

Perquè és tan babau
Because it is so clumsy

M'he comprat un elefant
I bought an elephant

On el poso si és tan gran?
Where do I put it if it's so big?

Al despatx tampoc
Not in the office either

Perquè és molt badoc
Because it's so foolish

On el posaré que hi quedi bé?
Where can I put it so it looks good?

Que hi quedi bé?
So it looks good?

(Jo no ho sé!)
(I don't know!)