Lyrics Dug by the Elephants - Francis Francis

Dug by the Elephants

Tanzania May 1960
The ocher road passing in
front of our house leads to the ocean
(It) has no bend, although it
heads to the mountain in reverse
dug by the elephants
It vanished into the jungle
In the bush (it) climbs straight to Mexico
Promised land of new lives
Hidden places for landing monsters
(It) has no bend although it
heads to the mountain in reverse
dug by the elephants
it vanished into the jungle
She’s never gone out before
So we left early to avoid
Panic, insults and random stones
The night will keep our secret,
early morning will be here to hide
The black bearded lady
In the hold of a flying boat
passing a walking train.
A bright future is always set up
in a lovely darkness.
Embarrassment and discomfort fade
Taking the dusty sand road that
heads to the mountain in reverse
dug by the elephants
It vanished into the jungle
The point where freedom begins
Confusing dreams and desires
The exact point where freedom can stop
Skills and disability are confused
Then comes the light and clowns
Siamese, trunkmen and dwarfs
The magic of the circus
Reserved for the elite