Elephants

Album: Elephants…Teeth Sinking Into Heart (2008)
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  • If the elephants have past lives yet are destined to always remember
    It's no wonder how they scream
    Like you and I they must have some temper
    And I am dreaming of them on the plains dirtying up their beds
    Watching for some kind of rain to cool their hot heads
    And how dare that you send me that card when I'm doing all that I can do
    You are forcing me to remember when all I want is to just forget you
    If the tiger shall protect her young then tell me how did you slip by
    All my instincts have failed me for once I must have somehow slept the whole night

    And I am dreaming of them with their kill tearing it all apart
    Blood dripping from their lips and teeth sinking in too hearts
    And how dare that you say you will call when you know I need some peace of mind
    If you had to take sides with the animals won't you do it with one who is kind?

    If the hawks in the trees need the dead if you're living you don't stand a chance
    You can lie there and say you are fed but there are only two ends to this dance
    You can flee with your wounds just in time or lie there as he feeds
    Watching yourself ripped to shreds and laughing as you bleed

    So for those of you falling in love keep it kind keep it good keep it right
    Throw yourself in the midst of danger but keep one eye open at night Writer/s: Rachael Amanda Yamagata
    Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Group
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