----------------------------------… Read Full Bio ↴There are five bands with this name:
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1. The Elephants (Copenhagen, Denmark)
From the group's myspace:
"Hello people of Planet Earth, we are The Elephants. A group of people based in Copenhagen, Denmark, who love funny instruments, Sweden, New York, Brian Wilson and long walks.
Our debut album has been released in most of the European countries on Tapete Records last autumn (2007)."
Website: www.elephants.dk
MySpace: www.myspace.com/theelephantsdk
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2. The Elephants - indie folk band from Sumy, Ukraine
https://soundcloud.com/elephant87
https://www.instagram.com/the.elephant.s/
https://vk.com/elephantslonik
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3. The Elephants (Tacoma, Washington, USA), now called "The Nightgowns"
"The Elephants create a breezy, quirky brand of synth-pop that, early on, didn’t exactly help them fit into a Tacoma scene that has long been dominated by brooding metal and raucous punk" (Jasmin).
The Elephants in the Tacoma News Tribune - May 2006:
http://dwb.thenewstribune.com/ae/story/5732900p-5131135c.html
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/thenightgowns
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4. The Elephants (Oerebro, Sweden)
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5. The Elephants (Lexington, Kentucky, United States)
Website: http://www.elephantsmusic.com/
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/theelephants
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Friend
The Elephants Lyrics
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Put my head above the clouds, now I can't breathe
Tape these paper wings to me, and I'll fly right to the sun
Crash and burn and pray to God, that morning comes
My face burns red and blue
It pains me to tell you the truth
You'll be on your way home soon
I'll be seeing you, seeing you, I'll be seeing you
Satellites, strangers, and death too
What's been eating you
What's been eating you
The lyrics to The Elephants' song "Friend" describe an intense feeling of wanting to escape from reality, even if it means crashing and burning in the process. The singer of the song wishes to be the mountains and have promises made to them by the trees, suggesting a desire for loyalty and stability. However, with their head in the clouds, they find themselves struggling to breathe and yearning to escape.
The second stanza describes the singer's desire to fly towards the sun with paper wings, a reference to the Icarus myth. They acknowledge that this could lead to their downfall and destruction, but they are willing to take the risk. The lines "My face burns red and blue / It pains me to tell you the truth" suggest that the singer is struggling with their emotions and perhaps their own honesty.
The final stanza includes the refrain "I'll be seeing you," which can be interpreted as the singer anticipating their own death or departure. It also references "memories in that lonely white room," implying a sense of isolation and a struggle with mental health. The line "Satellites, strangers, and death too / What's been eating you" further emphasizes this, suggesting a fear of death and a preoccupation with mortality.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll pretend that I'm the mountains, would you promise me the trees
If I pretend to be strong and immovable like the mountains, will you promise to be my support and provide me with life, like the trees that grow on their slopes?
Put my head above the clouds, now I can't breathe
I wanted to rise above my problems, but now that I have, it's harder to breathe and face the reality.
Tape these paper wings to me, and I'll fly right to the sun
If you give me false hope and encouragement, I'll reach for something out of my reach and fail terribly.
Crash and burn and pray to God, that morning comes
If I fall down and fail, I hope that I can rise again and start afresh.
My face burns red and blue
I am ashamed and angered at myself for my failures and shortcomings.
It pains me to tell you the truth
It is hard for me to be honest and vulnerable, but I will try.
You'll be on your way home soon
You'll be leaving me soon, and I'll be alone again.
I'll be seeing you, seeing you, I'll be seeing you
I'll always remember you, and I'll miss you.
Memories in that lonely white room
I am haunted by memories of loneliness, and they follow me everywhere.
Satellites, strangers, and death too
I feel isolated and disconnected, and even the universe seems hostile and indifferent to me.
What's been eating you
What troubles and worries are you carrying in your heart and mind?
What's been eating you
What troubles and worries are you carrying in your heart and mind?
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Dante Deloya, Sam Eidt, Travis Okula
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Mari-cg1xh
В 2016 постійно слухала цю пісню і лише нещодавно дізналася,що вона створена музикантами із Сум. Молодці хлопці,що створюють музику світового рівня. Слава Україні 💙💛
@halyna2493
я не встигаю.... звідки ви беретесь юні таланти?мед для душі)
@raoul__duke
Был уверен, что это поют американцы, британцы или еще кто-то. Хотел найти слова, наткнулся на это видео и был очень приятно удивлен, что это украинцы. Неожиданно, ребятам успехов и всемирной известности.
@flowerysuime3496
+++++
@-linar-
Кстати текст нашёл?? Я не могу найти((
@hympaty
++ но они вроде распались((
@Natalya-z-kasetoyu
Взагалі на Саймона і Горфункеля за саундом схоже
@antrot25
I came here because of The Stronghold, an ukranian movie 👍. Regards from Nicaragua. 😀
@alemanhaforadarota
Same.
@Iryna_N
слушая подобную музыку, иногда сложно осознать, что это наши украинские талантливые ребята! 👍