The Elephant Song / Cân yr Eliffant by Simon Ager published on 2012-08-15T14:20:07Z This is a silly little song I wrote in March 2012 when contemplating the phrase 'the elephant in the room'. It's about taking metaphors too seriously. This recording was made in November 2017, and is played on the baritone ukulele, kazoo and shaky egg. The photo is one I took of the elephant hand puppet that lives in my living room, although we don't mention her. Here are the lyrics: There's a matter we must discuss But I don't want to make a fuss It's an issue we must address But I don't want to cause any stress. There's an elephant in the room You've noticed, I assume She's rather large and grey And getting in the way. It's so obvious to me Oh why you can't see We need to sort this out And there's no need to pout! Now the elephant's in the hall Painting pictures on the wall Of dragons and ships and trees And great big bumblebees. We must find a way We can't let her stay I'll go and call the zoo To see what they can do Now the elephant's on the stairs Playing scrabble with the bears Who live under chairs And like to wear blue flares. The zoo say they can give her A nice place to stay And we can go and see her And we never have to pay. Now the elephant's in the zoo Making friends with the kangaroos And delighting all the kids By juggling dustbin lids. Genre Nonsense