There is at least 2 bands named Elefant.

1. Elefant was an indie al… Read Full Bio ↴There is at least 2 bands named Elefant.

1. Elefant was an indie alternative rock group hailing from New York City. Elefant began when frontman Diego Garcia left Brown University to pursue a career in music. After a year, he hunted down bassist James Jeffrey Berrall, guitarist Mod and drummer Kevin McAdams and formed the eclectic indie group Elefant. After creating the four-song The Gallery Girl EP, they were signed by Kemado, and their debut album Sunlight Makes Me Paranoid was released. On February 16, 2006, a digital version of their sophomore album, The Black Magic Show, was released on the iTunes Music Store here. On June 30, 2010, the band posted on their MySpace page that Elefant is no longer together, ending the band after 10 years of activity. No reason was given for the break up. Garcia is currently on a solo career.

2. Belgian band formed at the end of 2014. The band has been releasing with the Consouling Sounds label.

It's A Shame
Elefant Lyrics

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You were crazy all night long,
My beliefs
You were right when you were wrong,
My beliefs
If it's all lies, then why do I try?
Give me something to hold on to
I'm falling

It's a shame we can't always win
It's a shame we can't start again
It's a shame we can't always win
It's a shame

I'm sorry for asking,
But what were you thinking?
I'm sorry for staring,
But can you forgive me?
Another late night, why do I try?
Give me something to hold on to
I'm falling

It's a shame we can't always win
It's a shame we can't start again
It's a shame we can't always win
It's a shame

I will tell you what I really know
I will shout it to the skies
It's the same old song
That you've heard before
It's the same sad look in your eyes
Don't ask why
Let's just try
One more time

It's a shame we can't always win
It's a shame we can't start again
It's a shame we can't always win
It's a game we can't start again

It's a shame, it's a shame,
It's a shame
It's a shame, it's a shame,

It's a shame
It's a shame

Overall Meaning

The song "It's A Shame" by Elefant is a lament about the ups and downs of relationships, and how hard it is to let go of someone even when you know it's not working out. The opening lines "You were crazy all night long, my beliefs / You were right when you were wrong, my beliefs" speak to the paradox of loving someone who is both wonderful and toxic at the same time. The singer is torn between the desire to hold on and the knowledge that it's time to let go.

The chorus, "It's a shame we can't always win / It's a shame we can't start again" reflects the sense of regret that comes when a relationship ends, and the longing to go back in time and make things work. The repetition of "It's a shame" underscores the feeling of helplessness and resignation that often accompanies breakups.

The verse "I will tell you what I really know / I will shout it to the skies / It's the same old song / That you've heard before / It's the same sad look in your eyes" speaks to the frustration of trying to communicate with someone who doesn't seem to be listening. The singer knows what needs to be said, but fears it won't make a difference. Despite this, the chorus ends on a note of optimism, as if to say, "Let's try one more time."

Overall, "It's A Shame" is a poignant reminder of how hard it is to let go of love, even when we know it's not good for us.

Line by Line Meaning

You were crazy all night long, My beliefs
You acted irrationally throughout the night, something I value.

You were right when you were wrong, My beliefs
You were correct even in moments of error, something I value.

If it's all lies, then why do I try? Give me something to hold on to I'm falling
If nothing is true, why should I keep going? I need something to help me stay grounded as I feel like I'm losing control.

It's a shame we can't always win It's a shame we can't start again It's a shame we can't always win It's a shame
It's regrettable that we can't succeed all the time, nor can we get another chance at certain things. This is unfortunate.

I'm sorry for asking, But what were you thinking? I'm sorry for staring, But can you forgive me? Another late night, why do I try? Give me something to hold on to I'm falling
I apologize for earlier. However, can you tell me your thoughts and still forgive me? Again, why continue if it'll end in more late nights? Help me not lose my footing.

I will tell you what I really know I will shout it to the skies It's the same old song That you've heard before It's the same sad look in your eyes Don't ask why Let's just try One more time
I'll tell you what I'm truly aware of, and I'll make sure everyone knows. Nevertheless, I feel like we're repeating the same cycle of defeat and the things that contribute to it. Let's not dwell on why and give it another go.

It's a game we can't start again
We don't have another chance to restart this 'game,' so we must make the best of it.

It's a shame, it's a shame, It's a shame
Again, this is something we regret and is unfortunate.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIEGO GARCIA, DIEGO JUAN GARCIA

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