Elephant Stone

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About Elephant Stone

"Elephant Stone" is a song by the English rock band the Stone Roses. It was the third single released by the group and their first release on Silvertone Records. Originally released in October 1988, it showcases the group's growing confidence and incorporation of dance rhythms. The song was written by singer Ian Brown and guitarist John Squire. It was inserted as an additional track into the tracklisting of some overseas pressings of the band's debut album in 1989.


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1994
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Burst into heaven
Kissing the cotton clouds
Arctic sheets and fields of wheat
I can't stop coming down
Your shrunken head
Looking down on me above
Send me home like an elephant stone
To smash my dream of love
Dreaming till the sun goes down
And night turns into day
Rooms are empty I've got plenty
You could move in right away

It seems like there's a hole
In my dreams
In my dreams
In my dreams

Down through the heavens
Choke on the cotton clouds
Arctic sheets and fields of wheat
I can't stop coming down
Your shrunken head
Looking down on me above
Send me home like an elephant stone
To smash my dream of love

Did your bed and bookshelf go
And run run run away
These four walls saw the rise and fall
And your midnight getaway
Seems like there's a hole
In my dreams
Or so it seems
Yet nothing means anything
Anymore

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The Stone Roses

The Stone Roses are a British alternative rock band formed in Manchester in 1983. They were one of the pioneering groups of the Madchester movement that was active during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band's most successful lineup consists of vocalist Ian Brown, guitarist John Squire, bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield, and drummer Alan "Reni" Wren. more »

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Written by: IAN GEORGE BROWN, JOHN SQUIRE

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Artist Information
"Elephant Stone" is a song by the British band, The Stone Roses.
Release Timeline
The song was released in 1988 as the group's third single.
Song Writing & Production
"Elephant Stone" was co-written by the band's guitarist John Squire and lead vocalist Ian Brown. - The song was produced by Peter Hook, a founder member of Joy Division and New Order.
Music Style
It's noted for its fusion of 1960s rock with dance music, exemplifying the Madchester scene of the late 1980s.
Chart Performance
While the song did not chart upon its initial release, it reached No. 8 on the UK Indie Chart after the success of their eponymous debut album in 1989.
Album Inclusion
Though it wasn't included in the original UK version of their debut album, it appears on the 1989 US release and subsequent worldwide reissues.
Noteworthy Facts
The song's title doesn't appear in its lyrics, which is an uncommon trait. - Peter Hook used samples for the first time while producing this track, giving the song its distinctive layered percussive sound.
Cultural Impact
"Elephant Stone" has been covered or sampled by a number of artists over the years. Its popular and critical acclaim has endured, making it a favorite among both fans and critics.
Music Video
The music video features footage of the band performing live interspersed with various graphic images and patterns.

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