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Chameleon

Elton John

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Chameleon

Song byElton John
in AlbumBlue Moves

The last I heard of you

You were somewhere on a cruise in the Mediterranean

So imagine my surprise to see you very much alive

In the English rain again

And I can still recall wet afternoons

When we were small and simply childish

But you've created your own ghost

And the need you have is more than most to hide it

Oh, Chameleon, you're stealing your way back into my eyes

Beyond a shadow of a doubt

You're a devil, you're a devil in disguise

Do you really change me, or am I going crazy

Chameleon, Chameleon, Chameleon, you're free again my child

I remember still those lazy summer days

We'd kill out hunting danger

And we were alien to all outsiders

We had no desire to talk to strangers

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

The song 'Chameleon' by Elton John explores themes of identity, change, and self-awareness. The lyrics delve into the idea of constantly adapting and changing oneself to fit different environments and situations, much like a chameleon. There is a sense of introspection as the narrator reflects on the ways they have altered themselves to gain acceptance or to hide their true feelings. The poignant moments in the song come from lines that highlight the struggle between being true to oneself and the pressure to conform. The song resonates as a contemplative piece on the complexities of personal identity and the challenges of staying authentic in a world that often demands change.

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