Review: "Elephant in the Room" - Chloe Tsangaris
- Hanna Kowal
- Aug 25
- 2 min read
Taking on the brutal realities of betrayal in an almost romance, Chloe Tsangaris's song "Elephant in the Room" explores the weight of painful truths left unsaid. The speaker of this song delivers the lyrics as a direct message to the person who wronged her, with statements like "you think I'm an idiot", acknowledging the careless way they have been deceived. This track powerfully calls out a cheater on his cruel ways, with lyrics like "you took her to the place we'd made and told her it was brand new" exploring the dismissal of their relationship as well as the betrayal of yet another woman. This song is a message to listeners, encouraging them to call people out when they do something hurtful and not tolerate their cowardice in dancing around the issue.
An energetic, twangy electric guitar riff opens the track, accompanied by dynamic drums. The guitar fades to the background and drums take on a powerful beat as Chloe's emphatic and low vocals work through the verse. Where the singing in the verse is engagingly nasal and borderline accusatory in its tone, the chorus is confident and high with layered singing. Echoes of the lyrics repeat through the second verse, giving the words a storied feeling in their delivery. The bridge is breathy and quick, taking on a self-conscious internal reflection, before regaining its sound of confidence to flourish in the final chorus.
Chloe Tsangaris is an Australian alternative pop-rock musician whose songs are fueled by powerful vocals and energetic instrumental style. She uses emotional and personal lyricism in her songwriting style, offering listeners a relatable outlet for their experiences in love and life in general. Her music has been featured on The Route of Rock's Acoustic Rock Route playlist. Keep an eye out for her upcoming album that explores relatable themes of growth, love, self-love, and betrayal presented through her Fleetwood Mac and Lizzy McAlpine-inspired style. Check out the links below to keep up to date with her music.
Written By Hanna Kowal
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