Kilimanjaro
Elina Born Lyrics


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Is there a reason why a girl should settle down
Be in a kitchen and be tied down to a clown.
Don't need a doctor to check my heartbeat,
Cause I'm a rock girl from the back street.
Don't need a doctor to check my heartbeat,
There's an escape plan in the back seat.

Hey boy, let's get into your car,
Maybe we'll find a shooting star,
Move over yeah I'll be driving
Buckle up tight we'll ride till tomorrow.
Headlights are gonna show the way
We ride until the break of day,
We won't turn back unless we have
already attacked mount Kilimanjaro.

The world is open for us to find a dream,
Nothing to worry, all you need right now is me.
Maybe a doctor to check your heartbeat,
Cause you're a small town boy from the back street.
Maybe a doctor to check your heartbeat,
Or I'll just throw you into the back seat.

Hey boy, let's get into your car,
Maybe we'll find a shooting star,
Move over yeah I'll be driving
Buckle up tight we'll ride till tomorrow.
Headlights are gonna show the way
We ride until the break of day,
We won't turn back unless we have
already attacked mount Kilimanjaro.

Kilimanjaro-oh

Maybe a doctor to check your heartbeat,
Cause you're a small town boy from the back street.
Maybe a doctor to check your heartbeat,
Or I'll just throw you into the back seat.

Hey boy, let's get into your car,
Maybe we'll find a shooting star,
Move over yeah I'll be driving
Buckle up tight we'll ride till tomorrow.
Headlights are gonna show the way
We ride until the break of day,
We won't turn back unless we have
already attacked mount Kilimanjaro.

Kilimanjaro-oh-oh





Kilimanjaro-oh-oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Elina Born's song "Kilimanjaro" showcase the desire for adventure and freedom, especially for women who are often expected to settle down and conform to traditional gender roles. The opening lines question the societal expectation for women to stay in the kitchen and settle down with a partner who may not be right for them. The chorus encourages living in the moment and embarking on a wild adventure, symbolized by a road trip to find a shooting star and conquer Mount Kilimanjaro.


The lyrics also touch on the idea of finding a partner who shares the same desire for adventure and freedom, as opposed to settling for someone who may not be compatible. The reference to needing a doctor to check the small town boy's heartbeat could signify the need for him to be more spontaneous and adventurous, while the mention of the escape plan in the back seat suggests a desire to leave behind any constraints and live life on their own terms.


Overall, "Kilimanjaro" is a song about breaking free from societal expectations and living life to the fullest.


Line by Line Meaning

Is there a reason why a girl should settle down
Why should a girl succumb to societal expectations and get married?


Be in a kitchen and be tied down to a clown.
Why should a girl be stuck in the kitchen and in a relationship with a man who is foolish and untrue?


Don't need a doctor to check my heartbeat,
I am confident in my independence and do not need anyone to validate my worth.


Cause I'm a rock girl from the back street.
I am a strong and resilient woman with a rough around the edges past.


There's an escape plan in the back seat.
I have a way out of any situation, and I am always prepared with a backup plan.


Hey boy, let's get into your car,
Let's take an adventure together, and see where the road takes us.


Maybe we'll find a shooting star,
We are open to the possibilities of the world, and ready to be amazed by even the smallest of wonders.


Move over yeah I'll be driving
I am in control of this journey, and I am the one leading the way.


Buckle up tight we'll ride till tomorrow.
We are going on this adventure without fear or hesitation, and we will not stop until we have exhausted all of our energy.


Headlights are gonna show the way
We are excited and optimistic about the path ahead of us, and will venture into the unknown without fear.


We won't turn back unless we have already attacked mount Kilimanjaro.
We are determined to overcome any challenge that comes our way, and will not retreat until we have accomplished our goals.


The world is open for us to find a dream,
The future is ours for the taking, and we are free to pursue our wildest dreams.


Nothing to worry, all you need right now is me.
There is no need for concern or stress, as long as we have each other's support and love.


Maybe a doctor to check your heartbeat,
Perhaps you need a reminder of how much I care for you and how important you are to me.


Cause you're a small town boy from the back street.
You may come from humble beginnings, but you are strong and capable of achieving greatness.


Or I'll just throw you into the back seat.
If you still doubt the depth of my feelings for you, I will show you in action how much I care.


Kilimanjaro-oh
A reference to the challenge and adventure that lies ahead, signifying a willingness to overcome obstacles and explore new horizons.


Kilimanjaro-oh-oh
Repeated reference to Kilimanjaro as a symbol for the adventure and pursuit of a dream, further emphasizing the commitment to overcome challenges in order to achieve one's goals.




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@niwtt9896

I love u Elina! Your songs are the best...you are the best! Poland Loves you!

@2012isRonPaul

+Hay Lin
maybe she actually is from poland then, because estonians dont like this kind of lame shit

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+2012isRonPaul wtf?estonia love her...

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@jambo11jd

Love this song and your music. You and Stig were the real winners in ESC. Greetings from the UK!

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T-This is amazing. I've listened to this for hours now

@teaghan6211

Love this song! 🥺 Lots of love from Ireland 🇮🇪 🥰

@savagemaus

I love this song😍 I always have the refrain in my mind😄 And Elina YOU ARE AMAZING😍 You and Stig were my favourites at the ESC💟 You are the real winner for me😉💕love you so much😊💜xxx Greetings from Germany♡

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