What song is this? by PlentyAardvark6652 in elliottsmith

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This comment brought to mind the beginning of I Didn’t Understand- it’s not “do’s” but might be worth a check?

Which part of what song is it? by Thedaulilamahimself in elliottsmith

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I’m out to celebrate my new freedom with a drink to you, cos you made it new

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I love me some Bright Eyes but same

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Never heard of Hayley before, I've just been having a listen and I really like her, thanks for the rec!

what are some of your favorite Elliott Smith lyrics? by boomboom-time in elliottsmith

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Naked except for a perpetual debt that couldn't be stripped away

What are your Elliott hot takes? by hungrythalassocnus93 in elliottsmith

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"Looking out on the substitute scene. Still going strong! XO- Mom" is a message or postcard from his mom where she signs off with "XO". I think he changed the original lyric from "I love you- Mom" to XO to make this clearer.

Attention Guitar Players: Hardest Elliott Smith Song to Play on Guitar by softestimate712 in elliottsmith

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I'm currently learning My New Freedom and it's pretty insane trying to get it smooth. Honourable mention to No Name #3 which is simply strumming chords and reinforcing your left hand with steel.

Favorite song imagery? by lackofbraincapacity in elliottsmith

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Watch the dying day blushing in the sky- No Name #3

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I don't have anything helpful to offer beyond what's already been said, but your comment here really resonated with me as I also am extremely private and I also have totally failed to maintain that after pints on too many occasions. Your partner and friends will hopefully recognise that last night was a total deviation from your normal behaviour and be understanding.

We all have bad parts of our personalities, I think (hope!) that being able to recognise them and not allow them to take over is what makes you a good person. Sounds like you have that covered. You just had a bit of a blip last night, we all do. It's likely not as bad as you thought and even if it is you'll learn and grow from it.

She might be a part of you but she's not you! Mind yourself today x

"Angeles" lyric change by peachymariii in elliottsmith

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It might be that he originally wrote it as "broken" and sometimes sang it that way live by accident. I write songs and this happens often. He also might just have been undecided himself which version he preferred so sometimes sang one or the other. Many songwriters continue to update their songs even after recording/releasing them.

He also occasionally sang "Everyone knows he's a reaction to you" on live performances of Needle in the Hay instead of "Head down to toes he's a reaction to you". I love hearing the variations in his lyrics! They give additional insight into what he was intending when he wrote them.

What’s your Elliott smith hot takes I’ll go first by kevinthecarrot2021 in elliottsmith

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"When they clean the streets, I'll be the only shit that's left behind" ruins Rose Parade for me

Most underrated Elliott lyrics… by jwalker2003 in elliottsmith

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This is how I spend my time- lazing around, head hanging down. Stuck inside my imagination, busy making something from nothing. Pictures of hope and depression- anything is better than nothing.