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#Freebilly (Where the Elephants Roam)

by Nicolette Aubourg

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An original song by Nicolette Aubourg advocating the release of Billy the Elephant from his thirty-year confinement at the Los Angeles zoo to a sanctuary.
A portion of proceeds will benefit the campaign to relocate Billy the Elephant to an accredited sanctuary and sustain his well-being.

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#Freebilly (Where the Elephants Roam)

Where the elephants roam –
somewhere I’ve never known –
I’ve heard they search for trees.
And when the elephants run –
something I’ve never done –
it must be like thunder.

But I’m just the one behind these walls,
year after year for the children to stare
at an elephant who is not free;
an elephant you named Billy.

And what an elephant learns
is written in ancient herds,
but my life has broken the chain.

‘Cause I’m just the one behind these walls,
year after year for the children to stare
at an elephant who is not free;
an elephant you named Billy.

And when an elephant dies,
his family all say their goodbyes.
But they won’t be coming here.

‘Cause I’m just the one behind these walls,
year after year for the children to stare
at an elephant who is not free;
year after year for the children to stare
at an elephant who is not free.

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released September 30, 2018
Credits:
Music & Lyrics by Nicolette Aubourg
Produced by Nicolette Aubourg and Erik Eldenius
Recorded & Mixed by Erik Eldenius
Mastered by Steve Holroyd
Vocals and Guitar: Nicolette Aubourg
Drums & Piano: Erik Eldenius
Bass: Jorgen Carlsson
℗© 2018 Nicolette Aubourg/Syresham Music (ASCAP)
Cover Art by Michèle Aubourg

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Nicolette Aubourg Los Angeles, California

#CEASEFIRENOW! Singer-guitarist Nicolette Aubourg was born in South Africa where she studied music and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and English Literature before moving to Los Angeles. Nicolette has released three studio albums and nine singles. Her songwriting covers a variety of subjects including social justice and she has won many songwriting awards. ... more

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