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.
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Elefant Lyrics
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See, the luck I've had
Can make a good man
Turn bad
So please please please
Let me, let me, let me
Let me get what I want
Haven't had a dream in a long time
See, the life I've had
Can make a good man bad
So for once in my life
Let me get what I want
Lord knows, it would be the first time
Lord knows, it would be the first time
The song "Please" by Elefant is a heartfelt plea to the universe from the perspective of someone who has faced many hardships in life. The opening verses acknowledge the reality of life's unfairness, with the singer expressing gratitude for the good times, but also acknowledging how easily our circumstances can shift and turn us into people we don't recognize. The chorus, with its repeated pleas to "let me get what I want," represents a desperate desire to break free from the limitations and challenges that have held the singer back for so long.
The second verse deepens this sense of longing and vulnerability, with the singer admitting that they haven't had a dream in a long time. This can be interpreted both literally, as a reference to the loss of the ability to dream, and metaphorically, as a symbol of being unable to imagine a better future. The line "see, the life I've had can make a good man bad" provides insight into what has led the singer to this point - a challenging past that has left them feeling defeated and hopeless.
Ultimately, "Please" is a song about hope and the power of perseverance to overcome even the most difficult circumstances. While the singer acknowledges the many obstacles in their path, they continue to plead for a chance to break free and find happiness. The repetition of the phrase "Lord knows, it would be the first time" at the end of the chorus reinforces the idea that this is a new beginning for the singer, who is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Good times for a change
Things are looking up and improving
See, the luck I've had
My past experiences have not been favorable
Can make a good man Turn bad
The unfortunate events I've experienced in the past have had a negative impact on my personality and behavior
So please please please
I am begging earnestly
Let me, let me, let me
Allow me to
Let me get what I want This time
Grant me my wish this time around
Haven't had a dream in a long time
I haven't been hopeful or ambitious for a long time
See, the life I've had
My past experiences have not been easy or favorable
Can make a good man bad
My past experiences have had a negative impact on my personality and behavior
So for once in my life
At least one time in my life
Let me get what I want
Allow me to have what I desire
Lord knows, it would be the first time
It seems unlikely to happen given my past experiences.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Marr, Steven Patrick Morrissey
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Dafne Andrea
Good time for a change
See, the luck I've had
Can make a good man
Turn bad
So please please please
Let me, let me, let me
Let me get what I want
This time
Haven't had a dream in a long time
See, the life I've had
Can make a good man bad
So for once in my life
Let me get what I want
Lord knows, it would be the first time
Lord knows, it would be the first time
Carlos Rodriguez Jr.
I remember watching this movie when I was a kid back when I had no worries, no stress, and when the only pain I felt was when I fell from my bike or playing with my homies. Now I’m battling depression, extreme anxiety, and I look back and wish I could back to those days as a kid. When I took peace of mind for granted..damn miss those days
Carlos Rodriguez Jr.
@Rodrigo G same to you carnal
SeekSolace
I hope you guys are doing good. I'm really trying to fix my life this year. I'm gonna make something of myself and make my mom proud for once.
Rodrigo G
I’m still fighting, I was 12 or 14 years old , now I’m 25 and yup life is hard , we can , we always can my brotha , ánimos
SeekSolace
I hate to say it but a lot of bad habits, insecurities, and not enough effort have led me down the same path. I firmly believe that we are the authors of our fate( after God or whatever u believe
Lou Ollivier
I had hard times too, the only solution is to understand that it's all yours, you can make the difference once U can change everything. Personnaly making sport really helped me, maybe you need to find your passion and a good routine
TotallyNotToby
I heard this for the first time as a little kid in this movie and recently a friend introduced me to The Smiths and this was one of the songs she played for me and my first reaction was "Oh yeah, that's that song from Sky High." She was only kind of disappointed in me
confidence
we have lived the same life, friend
Jack FelixnAtlas
“When life gives you lemons… You make apple juice?” Back when life was easy and simple.
spreadpenisnoW
@Jack FelixnAtlas okay your probably right I don't know cause I didn't experience it myself but I will conclude that you are telling the truth your more fimilar with it I was wrong and you are right probably and uhhh yea okay