Éléphant
Freya Ridings Lyrics
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Burn, burnin' like sun
I don't forget like an elephant
It's imprinted on my heart
I don't forget
The sun don't set for me
Don't leave me here, don't leave me here
'Cause I can't forget, 'cause I can't forget
It's burnin', still burnin'
Oh, I should have known
I'd blister here alone
And you'd find your own shade
I don't forget
The sun don't set for me
Don't leave me here, don't leave me here
Don't leave me here, don't leave me here
I can't forget, I can't forget
It's burnin', still burnin'
Everywhere I turn and every scar that burns
God, will I never learn?
I can't forget, I can't forget
It's burnin', still burnin'
'Cause I can't forget, I can't forget
It's burnin', still burnin'
The song "Elephant" by Freya Ridings is a heartbreaking and reflective song about a past love that is haunting her. The lyrics "Old love, you're breaking me up, Burn, burnin' like sun" is a depiction of the pain and agony she still feels from a relationship that ended. The line "I don't forget like an elephant, It's imprinted on my heart" emphasizes how memories of this relationship are still very present, and she can't seem to escape the negative impact it has had on her.
The chorus, "Don't leave me here, don't leave me here, 'Cause I can't forget, 'cause I can't forget" portrays her fear of being left alone with the memories that haunt her. She is still burning from the pain of the past love and doesn't know how to move on. The lines, "Oh, I should have known, I'd blister here alone, And you'd find your own shade" portrays her realization that she was left behind by her past love to deal with the aftermath of the relationship.
The song's melancholic and haunting melody, along with her raw emotional vocals, make this song all the more impactful. "Elephant" is a beautiful and powerful song, causing anyone who has experienced the pain of a broken heart to relate to its emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Old love, you're breaking me up
My past relationship with you is causing me emotional pain and distress
Burn, burnin' like sun
The emotional pain I feel is intense and persistent, like the heat of the sun
I don't forget like an elephant
I have a strong memory and can't forget the hurt you caused me, similar to how elephants are known for their excellent memory
It's imprinted on my heart
The pain and hurt from our relationship has left a lasting impact on me, affecting me deeply
Don't leave me here, don't leave me here
I am pleading with my former lover to not abandon me in my pain and suffering
'Cause I can't forget, 'cause I can't forget
I am unable to forget the hurt you caused me, no matter how hard I try
Oh, I should have known
Looking back, I realize I should have seen this pain coming from our relationship
I'd blister here alone
I am left feeling raw and exposed, suffering alone without my former lover
And you'd find your own shade
You have moved on and found happiness without me, leaving me to suffer alone
Everywhere I turn and every scar that burns
Everywhere I look, I am reminded of the emotional pain you caused me and the scars it left
God, will I never learn?
I question whether I will ever learn from this pain and be able to move on
'Cause I can't forget, I can't forget
I am still unable to forget the pain you caused me
It's burnin', still burnin'
The emotional pain I feel is still very present and intense
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Freya Ridings, Luke Fitton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mandy alexander
Old love, you're breaking me up
Burn, burnin' like sun
I don't forget like an elephant
It's imprinted on my heart
I don't forget
The sun don't set for me
Don't leave me here, don't leave me here
Don't leave me here, don't leave me here
'Cause I can't forget, 'cause I can't forget
It's burnin', still burnin'
Oh, I should have known
I'd blister here alone
And you'd find your own shade
I don't forget
The sun don't set for me
Don't leave me here, don't leave me here
Don't leave me here, don't leave me here
I can't forget, I can't…
benjamin peacock
I play Freya at work (Medium Security prison ER unit) and our offenders seem to respond in amazing ways. They become calmer, and more content. Her voice seems to calm them and put them at ease. I have her playing in my office and at the nurses station. Not only do I love her music, it also sooths the soul. They come in asking me to "play that pretty music".
Wild Talks Ireland
Great job. Goes straight to the soul.
kencarling
Stunning song. Freya just has endless amounts of talent 🎉
Alex Miller
I can’t believe this hasn’t blown up!!! This song is so amazing and beautiful, your voice is truly marvelous💞💞💞
J.F.G.
I totally agree with you!
Crazy Fails
She deserve more...
Isabelle Isabelle
Just because people are sleeping... they do not reconyze reconyze beauty ans love...
Mary Goobie
...my favorite Freya song 🖤
Natalie Riste
The moment I first heard your music I started crying and had goosebumps. Your voice gives me chills even after I’ve listened to your songs over and over. Truly talented in every sense of the word. Such a unique voice 👏🏻👏🏻
Mia Küchler
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