Damien Rice Elephant Lyrics

Elephant Lyrics

This has got to die

I said, this has got to stop

This has got to lie down

With someone else on top



You can keep me pinned

It's easier to tease

But you can't paint an elephant

Quite as good as she



And she may cry like a baby

And she may drive me crazy

'Cause I, I'm lately lonely



So why'd you have to lie?

I take it I'm your crutch

The pillow in your pillow case

It's easier to touch



And when you think you're safe

You fall upon your knees

But you sit within your picture

You still forget the breeze



And she may rise if I sing you down

And she may wisely cling to the ground

'Cause I, I'm lately horny

So why would she take me horny?



What's the point of this song?

Or even singing?

You've already gone

Why am I clinging?



Well I could throw it out

And I could live without

And I could do it all for you

I could be strong

Tell me if you want me to lie

'Cause this has got to die



I said, this has got to stop

This has got to lie down, down

With someone else on top



Well, you can both keep me pinned

'Cause it's easier to tease

But you can't make me happy

Quite as good as me

Well, you know that's a lie