Elephant
Tanita Tikaram Lyrics

Elephant
This line represents the title of the song

Ain't going home
The singer is not returning to their previous state of being comfortable with the person they're addressing, despite the other party requesting it.

To be your friend
The singer has been asked by the other party to return so that they can be friends.

To start a fire
The artist isn't interested in causing any tension or drama.

Ain't going out
The artist isn't going out, despite the other party's request for them to do so.

To start a fight
The singer isn't interested in fighting or causing any discord.

It isn't right
The singer feels that the situation is unjust, or perhaps that the other party has mistreated them in some way in the past.

Hate being short
The artist dislikes the fact that they may feel small or inadequate in this situation.

Hate being long
The artist dislikes feeling as if they have to expend a lot of effort or energy to deal with this person or situation.

Hate being lost
The artist feels a sense of confusion or uncertainty when it comes to this situation or person.

Hate being round
The singer doesn't want to feel as if they're going in circles or not making any progress in this situation.

Hate being round about your lost cause
The artist dislikes feeling as if they need to humor someone who is stuck on something that isn't going to work out.

Ain't getting wired
The singer may feel that they're not experiencing any rush or excitement from this situation.

Ain't getting lied to all the time
The singer may feel like the other party isn't being completely truthful with them.

I can't hear
The singer may not be fully hearing or understanding what the other party is saying to them.

The one you want
The artist may feel like they're not the one the other party wants to be with or spend time with.

But it makes more sense
The artist believes that they would be better off doing something else.

To be near the riverside
The singer believes that being near water is calming or beneficial to them.

Yeah, it makes more sense
The singer is reaffirming that they think it's better to be by the river.

'cause the grass grows high
The artist enjoys the natural setting near the river.

To be near to you baby
The artist may have a desire to be around the other person, despite their current situation or feelings about them.

The very, very, very, very sad truth is
The artist is about to express a sad truth or realization.

I never think sensibly
The singer is admitting that they don't always make practical or logical decisions.

Bothers me
The artist feels bad about not always thinking sensibly.

Getting tired
The singer is becoming fatigued or worn out from dealing with this person or situation.

You make it seem
The other party is giving off the impression that being friends or starting a relationship would be easy or simple.

So available
The other person seems to be ready and willing to engage in a relationship or friendship.

Ain't going down
The artist is not interested in taking things to the next level or escalating the situation.

To take a look
The artist may be considering examining the situation more closely.

Would bring me down
The singer feels like investigating further would be emotionally damaging or exhausting.

Elephant
This line represents the title of the song and serves as the conclusion of the piece.