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.
Misfit
Elefant Lyrics
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Took a drive along the beach by the ocean
Talk about the dreams we had while we were growing old
Wrote a poem on the back of your shoulder
Chorus
Tell me your name, tell me your story
I will start again
Give the dog a bone to chew as I drive around
Wrote this song last night while I was sober
Chorus
Tell me your name, tell me a story
Cause I'm into it, runnin' through life like a misfit
And I kept on driving
I will start again
Chorus
Tell me your name, tell me a story
Cause I'm into it, runnin' through life like a misfit
The lyrics of Elefant's song Misfit narrate a story of a man who meets a girl at the train station and takes her for a ride along the beach by the ocean where they talk about their dreams. The man writes a poem on the girl's shoulder, indicating that he feels connected to her on a deeper level. The chorus of the song emphasizes the man's interest in getting to know the girl better, asking her to tell him her name and story. The man feels like a misfit and is running through life, finding solace in the moments of connection he can find with others.
The second verse of the song talks about the man driving around, giving his dog a bone to chew on, indicating that he may be somewhat of a lonely soul, seeking connections where he can find them. However, the man is also proactive in finding ways to lift his spirits, as he wrote this song while sober. The song's final chorus repeats the man's interest in meeting new people, learning their names and stories, and finding connection as he feels like a misfit.
The lyrics of Misfit are an ode to the beauty of running through life and finding connections with people despite feeling like an outsider. The song portrays the need for human connection and the value in pursuing a deeper understanding of oneself and others.
Line by Line Meaning
Picked a girl up at the trainstop where I live
I met a girl at the train station close to my house
Took a drive along the beach by the ocean
We went on a drive by the ocean and enjoyed the scenery
Talk about the dreams we had while we were growing old
We discussed our life aspirations we developed as we aged
Wrote a poem on the back of your shoulder
I recited a romantic poem and it left an impression on her
Tell me your name, tell me your story
Cause I'm into it, runnin' through life like a misfit
I want to know more about you and hear your past because I find it fascinating to pursue a unique path in life
I will start again
I am willing to start anew despite prior mistakes
Give the dog a bone to chew as I drive around
I gave my dog a toy to play with as we drove around
Wrote this song last night while I was sober
I wrote this song without the influence of alcohol
And I kept on driving
I will start again
I continued driving and am prepared to move forward
Tell me your name, tell me a story
Cause I'm into it, runnin' through life like a misfit
I am still interested in hearing about you and your journey as I strive towards my own unique path in life
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIEGO GARCIA, DIEGO JUAN GARCIA
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RequiemJr
Wow. I dreamt the song and woke up, been years since I've heard it and immediately google it. Great to be reunited after all these years.
dearestnora
It popped in my head unprovoked just now. I feel the same way. It's been years for me, too.
noname
Just happened to me now. I'm up early & happy my day is starting finding this gem again 😊
Anthony player
Doble nueve la radio rock en lima
Katherine
This song has been stuck in my head for years!! I first heard this on the radio when I was in 7th or 8th grade and it was quite catchy.
Alejandro Muñoz
Llevo años tratando de encontrar esta canción la escuche cuando tenía 12 años no recordaba bien su nombre
Sinitalela
i don't remember how i came up on this album when it first came out, but... it made my summer. i forgot all about them until just now. nice to hear it again
Drewski
had this on a mix disc when I was like 6 my older sister made, literally scrolled similar artists on spotify to the band hot hot heat... I saw the band name and it rang a bell first song i listened to was this and memories flooded in like crazy... such a dope song!
Miguel Angel Merlo Malpartida
recuerdos inolvidables
Sar Toris
Just a dynamite song. Still listening in 2020........