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This playful yet insightful children’s song uses animal metaphors to explore feelings and situations that are often ignored or difficult to discuss. The lyrics introduce the concept of the “elephant in the room,” representing an obvious issue that everyone chooses to overlook. Similarly, the “monkey on my back” symbolizes hidden burdens or personal struggles that others may not notice but are still felt deeply.
The song also includes advice-filled idioms: “let sleeping dogs lie” and “don’t beat around the bush,” encouraging honesty, direct communication, and avoiding unnecessary conflict. These idiomatic phrases are explained in a child-friendly, catchy manner, making the song both entertaining and educational.
By repeating key phrases and using vivid imagery, “There’s an Elephant in the Room” helps children better understand complex emotions and social cues, fostering empathy and self-awareness. Its upbeat rhythm and animal themes make it relatable and easy for kids to remember.
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There’s An Elephant In The Room lyrics
Do you know there’s an elephant in the room?
An elephant in the room
An elephant in the room
Do you know there’s an elephant in the room?
Why? Where? He’s sitting right there
No one wants to say he’s there
To say he’s there
To say he’s there
No one wants to say he’s there
Even though he’s 10 times bigger than a polar bear!
Can you see there’s a monkey on my back?
A monkey on my back
A monkey on my back
Can you see there’s a monkey on my back?
You can’t see him but I know he’s there
No one else knows that he’s there
Knows that he’s there
Knows that he’s there
No one else knows that he’s there
Even though he’s heavier than that great big armchair!
You must always let sleeping dogs lie
Let sleeping dogs lie
Let sleeping dogs lie
You must always let sleeping dogs lie, see
Or you’ll end up barking up the wrong tree
Don’t go and beat around the bush
Beat around the bush
Beat around the bush
Don’t go and beat around the bush
Always say what you mean clearly!
Can you see there’s a monkey on my back?
A monkey on my back
A monkey on my back
Can you see there’s a monkey on my back?
You can’t see him but I know he’s there
Do you know there’s an elephant in the room?
An elephant in the room
An elephant in the room
Do you know there’s an elephant in the room?
Why? Where? He’s sitting right there!
Paul Robert Thomas
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