between the bars

[@Jamesington]

I love how he comes out and just says "What do you wanna hear?" like he has no set list or anything.

[@xxmyharturhandzxx]

most of the time he didn't, he'd just ask what the crowd wants :)

[@ImprovEyes-fc9fo]

Yeah he never did homework. Too smart for that kinda sh!t

[@june0136]

this live version is so different from the original one. the original one, it seems like he's singing with such tenderness and sadness. in here, he's singing like something or someone is leaving him or at least he knows they're want to leave, so he's desperate, he doesn't want want that person to leave him. it's like he isn't angry, but he's scared. it's amazing how he wrote this song talking about his alcohol addiction. and how, in fact, the alcohol is the one who is talking in this song, who tries to persuade him to drink, it tries to seduce him. elliott knows all those things are false promises, but his wrapped in a blind love towards it. the need to forget, to forget the images stuck in his head, to keep everything still. he was such a genius, the way he expressed himself through music only for himself. i miss him even though i never met him. but i like to think that he's still alive through his songs.

[@ralphmerlin1856]

I love you.

[@babdabubda5266]

Very well said, friend. Cheers.

[@daniel-sr8zh]

one of the best songs I've ever heard, it is truly a masterpiece. Pity that someone with such amazing gift died so soon, but I'm really glad that I heard this song. really beautiful.

[@babyfairy_203]

why wasn't i born during the time all true legends lived? this song sends goosebumps down my body.

[@javiersandovalguevara6473]

Kalhiana yes why???

[@runeplate123]

He isn’t a LEGEND😂

[@moe5347]

​@@runeplate123 oh zip it

[@222dolly]

@@runeplate123 he is

[@peepeehole69]

You should be. He should still be alive.

[@dooovde]

Between The Bars...possibly my all time favourite song!

[@Delanard]

And still now?

[@dooovde]

@@Delanard 100%

[@Kapin05]

I've noticed a lot of commenters referencing Rick and Morty... Thanks to the writing team of Rick and Morty for adding this in, it's nice to see new fans! I saw the episode and the joke is really well done too, gg! On the other hand, I don't wanna sound like a hipster here but _I liked him bEfOrE iT wAs cOoL_

[@xxmyharturhandzxx]

^^^

[@carmen5984]

Wait what, what episode??

[@joonazbest1207]

@@carmen5984 tiny rick

[@u_idiotkid425]

@@carmen5984 big trouble in little Sanchez

[@devinthomasfilm]

I love how the crowd goes silent once he starts playing.

[@Stillillgal]

he sings from his heart it's amazing

[@ArkadianDream]

Been listening to between the bars for like an hour now. I love all of his discography but sometimes you just gotta put this on and lie on the floor staring at nothing. Never thought to sesrch for "betwen the bars live" and click on the first result, but I'm glad I did tonight. Thanks elliott, I miss you but thanks for everything.

[@pkmentoring]

Notice how the audience just shuts up. They're speechless because he's pulling them into his reality with his song...what great presence.

[@tabular777]

the first time I hear about Elliott Smith was in Rick and Morty.. I was sad cause it took me so long to find him and his music in my life, but also very happy I found about him after all

[@arturomota1777]

RIP brotha , true legends never die.... 10/21/2003

[@smilesalot1313]

too bad he's dead now. I saw one of his last shows. He's awesome

[@gilalion]

one of his best songs, and he is appropriately drunk when he sings it dude lived his music those types are the best songwriters

[@alexgoldbergbass]

Eyedea and Elliott Smith. Rip! Next level emotional music.

[@anastasisstr]

Drink up, baby, stay up all night With the things you could do, you won't but you might The potential you'll be that you'll never see The promises you'll only make Drink up with me now and forget all about The pressure of days, do what I say And I'll make you okay and drive them away The images stuck in your head People you've been before That you don't want around anymore They push and shove and won't bend to your will I'll keep them still Drink up, baby, look at the stars I'll kiss you again, between the bars Where I'm seeing you there, with your hands in the air Waiting to finally be caught Drink up one more time and I'll make you mine Keep you apart, deep in my heart Separate from the rest, where I like you the best And keep the things you forgot The people you've been before That you don't want around anymore They push and shove and won't bend to your will I'll keep them still

[@threebythestreet]

The guitar sounds really odd in this song. It is probably my favorite song. I wish I had been born when he was alive. I love him so much! Rest in peace and may we remember how he was, and how he is, for all of eternity.🎸💔😩

[@DanielleBawls]

What an absolutely beautiful song. The words are so simple but at the same time completely brilliant.

[@josiethejump]

this video is amazing!! this is one of the most beautiful songs of all time! his guitar also makes the stupid twanging noises i often get when i strum which is comforting, its nice to know people arent perfect! in an interview with madonna i read she was asked what song she wished she had written she said this one, anyone else find that strange, its beautiful i agree but not really her style

[@shadrussell]

This seems like a sober Elliott Smith - perhaps what it would have sounded like had the road been a little different a little more often. Such a beautiful soul - such a disastrous loss

[@aheadachewithpictures]

insane that he can hit those notes in standard tuning

[@ImprovEyes-fc9fo]

Elliott was usually tuned down half a step or a full step. Lower bass notes helped the songs resonate on a sadder level. Dare I say that the lower keys really know how to reach you if you’re feelin down..lol

[@FrankBell]

amazing performance, amazing song; thanks for sharing!

[@tzohfeld]

I love how he does that... gets on stage and asks what the crowd wants to hear... rather than just playing to a set list.

[@prospectnyc]

You're partly right. The audience was also (overwhelmingly) requesting this song.

[@Stillillgal]

i sooo love this song

[@thesaintoz]

May you live forever Elliot... Thank you for your feeling. It's quite inspiring.

[@marijjjj]

Goosebumps...Elliot, RIP

[@dressrehearsalrags]

I totally agree with you, apart from the fact that he's actually an amazingly creative guitarist. I play guitar, and not too badly even if I say so myself, so I can appreciate Elliot's talent, and he had it in bucket-loads.

[@RevolvingDoors01]

i love this song and i love him :(

[@milanlondon5614]

mio dio, my god, mamma, jesus, Elliott what a sour, tragic and magnificent thing you did. Thank you Elliott Smith Yours Giovanni

[@dionatamartins4704]

i loved this

[@Joshplaysinstruments]

I love how his voice sounds here.

[@GreasyHorror]

tends to happen when you are playing live. something about the energy of the audience makes you want to play harder and faster.

[@thewritething]

my god this is so good.

[@darklybright]

Beautifully performed.

[@RevolvingDoors01]

Legendary

[@lefteris1976]

so amazing... so sad and beautiful

[@rigoperalta8049]

The best Song of the Life✨

[@ganuenen]

he's know for speeding up songs live all the time, its just how he would rather play at that moment!!

[@jessicabryce3723]

the best ever

[@Lunartrek]

Waltz #2. One of my favorites.

[@saustin151]

gOOD LORD!!!!!!!!! WHY IS IT THAT I AM DRAWN TO TORTURED SOULS? Because that is where art lies...between the pages of lonliness and misery. We must kill a piece of ourselves daily,sacrafice that which "matters" to most in order to FEEL. That knocks 'em out every time! TOWNES VANZANDT, BLAZE FOLEY, ELLIOT SMITH...

[@xtoffee92x]

forget all about the pressure of days, do what i say. :( i love him

[@TehHansell]

Beautiful.

[@guadaluperosariogarzonlope2069]

¡PERFECTO!

[@Joeyflu]

you were one of the best! rest in peace

[@shadrussell]

I think Lennon said it best on Anthology, basically just saying that when you're live, you play everything 20 X's faster.

[@MATTnROSEs]

wonderful song

[@kuroyowo139]

Eres grandioso Elliot ♡

[@panderx7036]

He is dead ):

[@nowandforever117]

Wow I was just gonna ask the same thing. Thanks so much!

[@cascor25]

beautiful

[@lewismatthews123]

Nicely put

[@tycer18]

I agree with you in a way, specifically hes not sending a message but in my opinion, there was a reason he wrote it and that in itself is a message.

[@janderkin]

You can tell he's like, fuck'n of course...but he plays it anyway.

[@1800shortking]

Elliott Smith is amazing.

[@nado991]

anyone happen to know what year this was recorded? possibly late '02 or early '03, his hair was longer, slurred talking, more of what he looked like before he killed himself

[@xylese]

@cravizzle i agree, and to whoever complained about it in the first place, it's technically only rushing if the tempo unintentionally speeds up and gets inconsistent... sooo yeah. he kept a steady tempo the whole way through.

[@KiwiCrisis]

It's not how fast you play it, it's how you play it ;)

[@subterreanhighrise]

genious

[@bryanaparis]

this is the anthem of a truly fucked up alcoholic who doesn't want to live anymore i should know I drink to feel absolutely nothing however i can't keep a dry eye anytime i hear this song sober or blacked out rip elliott you spoke to me

[@glivorem]

thats so true

[@sodapop2525]

definitely agreed.

[@innercitykids]

i agree!

[@bnbrenovatie]

uber geile muziek!

[@bluwal11]

theres quite a few covers of this song madelein peyroux's is the best cover but of course elliotts is the most amazing one of all. great musician. absolutely amazing

[@WelfareChrist]

my friend went to a concert before he died and said he was crying hysterically, basically like he didn't want to be there and was singing for his 'audience' which is sad and kind of explains why he killed himself.

[@theessexgamer8222]

God why was I a toddler when he died? 😨

[@stephencramer]

We all have our time.....

[@xxmyharturhandzxx]

yeah! i wasn't even born :(

[@rffwx8726]

My music all the time

[@paulpogues]

its his song int it. hell just fancy doin it however he feels that day.

[@esqueejy]

you've never been on stage hellojace...you don't do it if you hate it...it's just hard to expose yourself that way he wasn't sure we'd like him, but we did alot

[@pfjshajdbskfb3280]

this was posted 17 years ago wtf :D

[@thetwistedblue]

The name being misspelled was later clarified as a mistake by the police. The only in the coroners report that would suggest murder is that Elliott stabbed himself through his clothes, which is, apparantly, very rare

[@Stillillgal]

i want this guitar :{

[@armandbalog]

genius any way you look at it. agreed?

[@mirandafacette]

well said

[@Spiderusalem]

Anyone know what guitar he's using?

[@kierstenmh]

"They say" is a key phrase in "they say he killed himself". I'm not convinced. Jennifer Chiba is way too shady. It would have been amazing to see him.... I am still so mad I never got to.

[@itecson]

I'm diggin' Taylor Eigst/Becca Steven's rendition

[@roamlikekane]

he was murdered. his japanese girlfriend fled the country after the slaying, never to be interrogated or investigated by the police. a knife was plunged into his chest, akin to a perhpas cuturally nuanced act of jealousy or revenge (?) This is speculation on my part, so don't chastise me to death (no pun intended).

[@roamlikekane]

of course, we can fall into cliches; the tortured soul of a song-writer, etc. However, his problems were known by many. Why did his gf not speak to the police for questioning. That's my contention which is fact, not sepculation.

[@runeplate123]

Pretending like he isn’t gonna play between the bars lmao!😂

[@Stillillgal]

i find his lyrics more emotional and imaginary then realistic

[@KimYungSoo]

drunk elliott lmaoo

[@samestron3453]

buzzed at most

[@vaelfr]

Thank you.

[@brandonmellis]

first off it was a knife and his girlfriends fingerprints were on it she claimed she pulled it out before he fell..nobody really knows if he killed himself or not but either way he is way closer to being jesus than ull ever be

[@susaninmaine]

any idea what who/when this was?

[@Seb590]

i have to say this is a great song, people check out joshua radins cover!

[@vladyslavanufriiev1224]

Drink up baby Stay up all night With the things you could do *ZZZZZONK* You wont put your mind

[@rhealg123]

but he did say "what do you want to hear?"

[@zwfwrestling]

which show is this from?

[@PoetOfJazz]

what do the lyrics mean?

[@AlSemz]

or if your tuning heads or loose, youll get buzz, but it be all the time lol

[@seleneane]

i miss u

[@Enzo7794]

will I'll keep them still drink up, baby, look at the stars I'll kiss you again between the bars where I'm seeing you there with your hands in the air, waiting to finally be caught drink up one more time and I'll make you mine keep you apart deep in my heart separate from the rest where I like you the best and keep the things you forgot the people you've been before that you don't want around anymore that push and shove and won't bend to your will I'll keep them still

[@va1d3z]

im never going to know you now but i'm going to love you anyhow.

[@AndredeCastilhoCP]

The people you've been before and you don't want around anymore, they push and shove and won't bend to your will... I'll keep them still ;) Drink up, baby

[@annabelle3097]

I love you forever

[@dylanhardy182]

its definitely a gibson

[@nescaudrummer]

Why I am so alone?

[@uyfg7u6]

you are not.

[@gnarltarl1]

sober = fail....awesome=win!!