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Elephants of Cleveland, OH, US (2014-Present)

Elephants is a dark pop / synthpop band from Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in the Summer of 2014 by Carl (of Ruet Caelum, 3Sb, and Biftek). Their first single, The Fear was released in Fall of 2014. With considerable buzz surrounding the band, little information is known at this time.

Elephants of Boston, MA, US (2011 - present)

Elephants is an indie rock quartet from Boston, Massachusetts. Formed in the summer of 2011 by guitarists Ryan Young and Lauren Garant, the band started as an acoustic duo. They made their full-band debut in the spring of 2012 with the addition of drummer Mike Cashin and bassist Meagan Day. Their first full-length studio album was digitally released on April 16, 2013 and is available via Bandcamp.

Elephants has appeared in The Somerville News, Dig Boston, The Boston Hassle, Shakefist Magazine, The Deli, Boston Band Crush, and the Kids Like You And Me blog. Their music has been featured on WZBC (Boston College), WMFO (Tufts University), WMUA (UMass Amherst), and Boston's UNregular Radio.

For more information check out Elephants on Facebook.

Elephants of Folkestone, Kent, UK (2007 - 2010)

Elephants were a four piece band from Folkestone, Kent. They were signed to vacuous pop recordings. "Lions," their 5 track debut EP, was released shortly after their break up in October 2010.

The band have featured on both Huw Stephens and Steve Lamacq's Radio One shows.

For further information see http://www.myspace.com/fullyelephants

If I
Elephants Lyrics

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I think of it all the time
The willows and the wine
With nothing to catch my fall
Five stories up the wall
With no time to take a breath
Look around and see what's left
I hate to admit it but it's true
Damned if I don't damned if I do

Hiding behind your eyes
It came as a surprise
What would you tell your friend
When it's near the end
With no time to take a breath
Look around and see what's left

I hate to admit it but it's true
Damned if I don't damned if I do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Elephants's song "IF I" evoke a sense of introspection and contemplation on the uncertainties and complexities of life. The singer reflects on a recurring thought or memory that occupies their mind constantly. They mention "willows and the wine," which could symbolize moments of relaxation or escapism, contrasting with the stark reality of "nothing to catch my fall." This imagery suggests a feeling of vulnerability and a lack of safety net in a challenging situation, perhaps metaphorically represented as being "five stories up the wall."

The sense of urgency and pressure is heightened by the line "With no time to take a breath," emphasizing a fast-paced and unforgiving environment. The singer looks around to assess what remains, implying a sense of loss or disappointment. The conflicting emotions of resignation and determination are expressed through the lines "Damned if I don't damned if I do," capturing the dilemma of being stuck in a difficult decision or situation with no clear way out.

The theme of hidden emotions and surprises is introduced with the line "Hiding behind your eyes, it came as a surprise." This could suggest a revelation or realization that was unexpected, possibly related to unspoken feelings or secrets. The question posed about what one would say to a friend near the end implies a sense of reflection on mortality or the inevitability of certain circumstances. The urgency of the situation is reiterated with "With no time to take a breath," reinforcing the idea of being caught in a whirlwind of events and emotions.

The repetition of "Look around and see what's left" underscores a sense of introspection and evaluation of one's surroundings and circumstances. The admission of a harsh truth with "I hate to admit it but it's true" conveys a sense of acceptance or resignation to a challenging reality. The final repetition of "Damned if I don't damned if I do" encapsulates the theme of being trapped in a difficult predicament with no apparent easy way out, leaving the listener with a lingering sense of uncertainty and contemplation on the complexities of life's choices and consequences.

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Written by: Joseph Narducci

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