Sad Elephant
Embracing Tranquility: Decoding the Melancholy of Marc Gallagher's 'Sad Elephant'
Lyrics
The sunlight rises from it's cosy bed
The sunrise is described as emerging from its comfortable place.
My eyelids scale a cliff an ocean wide
The speaker's struggle to stay awake is depicted as climbing a vast, challenging cliff.
I spend my working hours craving rest
The speaker yearns for rest during their working hours.
With every waking moment feel so tired
The constant fatigue is felt with every moment of wakefulness.
A lover's voice disturbs me in the night
A lover's voice interrupts the speaker's sleep, leaving a lasting impression.
As I drift off she took my breath away
The speaker is captivated by their lover as they drift off to sleep.
This tunnel's end brings with it the light
The end of a metaphorical tunnel brings enlightenment and the promise of a new day.
To see me through the warming glow of day
The speaker finds solace in the warming light of day.
The wings attach upon my feet
Metaphorical wings attach to the speaker's feet, symbolizing a desire for freedom.
Just a sad elephant, off to sleep
The speaker, feeling like a sad elephant, is ready to sleep.
This cold wind blows as the feathers beat
A cold wind blows as the metaphorical feathers beat, possibly signifying challenges.
Just a sad elephant off to sleep
Reiteration of the speaker being a sad elephant going to sleep.
As I adjust to life in disbelief
The speaker adjusts to life with disbelief, facing unexpected challenges.
Another problem on the back of me
New problems accumulate, burdening the speaker.
This tube and a machine to help me breathe
A machine and tube become necessary for the speaker to breathe, symbolizing reliance on external support.
A crutch I need to use permanently
The need for a permanent crutch is emphasized.
The wings attach upon my feet
Metaphorical wings reappear, suggesting an ongoing desire for freedom.
Just a sad elephant, off to sleep
Reiteration of the speaker being a sad elephant going to sleep.
This cold wind blows as the feathers beat
The cold wind and beating feathers suggest enduring difficulties.
Just a sad elephant off to sleep
Reiteration of the speaker being a sad elephant going to sleep.
The wings attach upon my feet
Metaphorical wings again, emphasizing the speaker's desire for freedom.
Just a sad elephant, off to sleep
Reiteration of the speaker being a sad elephant going to sleep.
This cold wind blows as the feathers beat
Continuation of the metaphorical struggle with the cold wind and beating feathers.
Just a sad elephant off to sleep
Final reiteration of the speaker being a sad elephant going to sleep.
Just a sad elephant off to sleep
Concluding statement emphasizing the prevailing sadness before sleep.
Just a sad elephant off to sleep
Final repetition of the speaker being a sad elephant going to sleep.
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