Elephants

If the elephants have past lives

Yet all 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 planes

Dirtying up their beds,

Watching for some sign of rain to cool their hot heads

And how dare that you send me that card

When I am doing all that I can do

You are forcing me to remember

When all I want is just forget you

If the tiger shall protect her young

Then tell me how did you sleep by?

Oh, my instincts have failed me for once

I must have 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 into heart

And how dare that you say you'll call

When you know I need some peace of mind

If you have 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

For a time though you share the same bed

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 have you fallen in love

Keep it kind, keep it good, keep it right

Throw yourself in the mist of danger

But keep an eye open at night