Elephant
Skold Lyrics

When you find your motivation
Discovering what drives you can be a painful and difficult process.

Is an exercise in pain
It takes a lot of work and struggle to uncover what truly motivates you.

And the rehabilitation
Working to overcome obstacles and challenges that stand in the way of your motivation.

Will most surely be in vain
Despite your best efforts, there's a good chance you won't be successful in rehabilitating yourself.

You take that ride
Despite the odds, you decide to try anyway.

You pay the price
There are often negative consequences to pursuing your motivation, whether it's physical, emotional, or financial.

And you come to the conclusion
After experiencing these consequences, you realize something important.

That you won't get out alive
Even though the experience may be life-changing, it will also take a toll on you in some way.

This is my elephant
The metaphorical elephant represents something difficult and challenging that the artist is struggling with.

Ride, motherfucker, ride
Despite the challenges, the artist is determined to overcome them and succeed.

So you hear a little story
The singer is sharing a tale of their own experiences.

About nothing more to tell
Their story is one of struggle and hardship, with no happy ending or resolution to share.

And the sorry little bitches
This is likely a comment on society's expectations of success and happiness, and how they can be damaging to those who don't meet them.

Drowning in the wishing well
People often try to achieve happiness and success through unrealistic or unattainable means, like a wishing well.

I took that ride
The singer tried to pursue their own goals, despite the difficulties and challenges involved.

I lost my mind
It was a difficult journey, and the artist faced many setbacks and difficulties.

And I finally realized
After some time, the artist came to an important realization about their struggle.

It was all a waste of time
In the end, the singer feels that their efforts were for nothing, and that the struggle was ultimately futile.

All in all, it's tit for tat, you'll come out fine
The singer acknowledges the give-and-take nature of life, and that struggling also comes with rewards.

'Cause your shit looks good through the looking glass
People often present a polished, successful image to the world, even if things aren't as good as they seem.

Fuck all this and fuck all that, silly hat,
The artist rejects societal expectations of success and happiness.

Pull that rabbit out of your ass
They believe that it's up to each individual to create their own version of success and happiness, rather than relying on external factors.

Intellectual property,
This line likely refers to the way that society values certain forms of intellectual property more than others, like music or art.

Two for you and none for me
The artist feels that artists and creators often get the short end of the stick in terms of compensation and recognition for their work.

So take that ride
Despite the difficulties, the singer encourages others to pursue their own goals and motivations.

To the winning streak,
Success can be a great motivator, but it can also come with its own set of challenges and drawbacks.

The noose goes 'round your neck
The pressure of success can be a double-edged sword, with high stakes and high potential consequences if you don't live up to expectations.

While you turn the other cheek
Despite these challenges, the artist encourages resilience and determination in the face of adversity.