One of the five best Ukrainian rock bands in 1997. In 2003 the band is signed by Comp Music/EMI.
Since March 2004, there is an expanded line-up available for the live perfomances, known as Mad Heads XL.
MEMBERS
Vadim Krasnooky -- guitar, lead vocals
Bogdan Ocheretyany -- drums, vocals
Maxim Krasnooky -- double bass, vocals
Elephants' Run
Mad Heads Lyrics
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And my dreams were really sweet
But they were broken by distant thunder
Try to go on but never succeed.
Sky with no cloud
But the sound was getting loud
Then I realized
And it made me paralysed.
Elephants' run good rocking tonight
Elephants' run it's really swell
Elephants' run runs like hell.
All that was leading a quiet life
Found itself in ruin and wreck
Jungle was shaken with elephants' drive
Elephants' move is a kind of earthquake
Crazy-crazy noise.
Crash and destroy
Running through your mind
No more sleep at night.
People are sleeping in big city jungle
People are sleeping in country side
But some teenage freaks gotta rockin' disease
Elephants' fever that they can't hide.
Bands with crazy sound
Are rockin' all around
Running through your mind
No more sleep at night.
The lyrics to Mad Heads' song "Elephants' Run" portray the sudden interruption of a peaceful dream with a distant thunder that slowly builds up into an unstoppable chaos. The singer wakes up to the sound of a stampede, realizing that the source of the noise is a group of wild elephants on the run. The metaphorical representation of the elephants' run as a good rocking event is a reflection of the teenage rebellion that is bound to disrupt even the calmest of lifestyles. The chaos and destruction that the elephants bring represent the irrepressible urge of the youth to break free and have a good time.
The second half of the song takes on a different perspective, focusing on the impact of this wild spirit on the population. The teenage "freaks" with "rockin' disease" are the ones responsible for a new genre of music that echoes the power and rawness of the elephants' run. Their music is not only loud but also contagious and infectious, spreading like a fever that cannot be contained. The band's crazy sound is a product of the same spirit that empowers the elephant stampede, and its effect is just as devastating.
Mad Heads' "Elephants' Run" is a commentary on the unstoppable force of youth culture, represented by the elephants' stampede. It captures the feeling of restlessness and the insatiable desire for freedom that is so prevalent in the teenage years. At the same time, the song recognizes the transformative power of this spirit, turning it into a positive force that brings people together through music.
Line by Line Meaning
I was sleeping in the jungle
The singer was asleep in the jungle.
And my dreams were really sweet
The singer was having pleasant dreams.
But they were broken by distant thunder
The singer was awoken by the distant sound of thunder.
Try to go on but never succeed.
The artist tried to go back to sleep but was unable to do so.
Sky with no cloud
The sky was clear with no clouds.
But the sound was getting loud
The sound of the approaching elephants was getting louder.
Then I realized
The singer became aware of what was happening.
And it made me paralysed.
The artist was unable to move due to fear or shock.
Elephants' run no place to hide
The elephants were running and there was nowhere to hide.
Elephants' run good rocking tonight
The elephants' running was causing a great commotion and excitement.
Elephants' run it's really swell
The elephants' running was really great.
Elephants' run runs like hell.
The elephants' running was very fast and chaotic.
All that was leading a quiet life
Things that were previously calm and peaceful.
Found itself in ruin and wreck
Were now in a state of destruction and chaos.
Jungle was shaken with elephants' drive
The elephants' running was causing the jungle to shake.
Elephants' move is a kind of earthquake
The impact of the elephants' running was like an earthquake.
Crazy-crazy noise.
The noise caused by the elephants' running was very chaotic and loud.
Crash and destroy
Things were being destroyed by the elephants' running.
Running through your mind
The experience was overwhelming and unforgettable.
No more sleep at night.
The artist was unable to sleep due to the excitement and chaos.
People are sleeping in big city jungle
In the urban setting, people were asleep.
People are sleeping in country side
In rural areas, people were also asleep.
But some teenage freaks gotta rockin' disease
Some teenagers had a passion for rock music.
Elephants' fever that they can't hide.
The teenagers were excited about the elephants' running and couldn't hide it.
Bands with crazy sound
Bands that played wild and energetic music.
Are rockin' all around
They were playing music all around.
No more sleep at night.
The excitement and energy of the music made it impossible to sleep.
Contributed by Chase A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.