Elliott Smith - A Fond Farewell (from From A Basement On The Hill)

[@jimmyw7537]

It's not what I'm like. It's just a fond farewell to a friend.

[@isaigarcia8158]

I lost my friend to an overdose 3 weeks ago. We had deep conversations about addiction. He called me two nights before he passed. I was asleep. 48 hours he passed. I wish I would of answered. Rest easy brother. I'm struggling w you gone.

[@AndySalinger33]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Last week my friend died suddenly of a heart attack. I share in your grief. Let's listen ti Elliott and press on. Blessings to you, friend.

[@isaigarcia8158]

@@AndySalinger33 Thank you so so much for those kind words. Very much appreciated. I'm sorry for your loss as well. This is truly amazing how elliott Smith can bring strangers together. I hope you have a great day. Thank you so much for being kind, for being human in a society where no one says hello. So hello friend , from isai in California!

[@jmpsthrufyre]

Embrace the pain because it will certainly keep you in it's embrace.

[@seantlr12]

I’m so sorry for your loss

[@based_prophet]

I been clinically dead for 15 minutes flat lined just to almost die just to get out for my best friend to od n another get stabbed in the eye more you know the more you will bury but what is life with out ppl in your life its terriable

[@oldmanyskins]

It's been 19 years, yet it still hurts so damn much. We miss you, Elliott. Hope you've found peace wherever you are.

[@nickcraciun]

Farewell Elliott, we all miss you greatly.

[@alexandrealonso5446]

I know I do

[@killarfridge]

I keep asking myself why I love elliott smith so much, but to be honest, it's pretty simple: he played what he felt. You don't get that very often these days. Rest in peace, dude.

[@HalfLifeOfHumanity]

I wonder why I love and resonate with his music so much, and what separates the million angsty musicians playing what they feel from someone like Elliott. In the huge waves of imitation and pestilence that follow close behind any good idea in music, a million grunge songs and a million emo songs were written, a billion punk songs. And a lot of these songs were people writing exactly how they feel. Elliott played what he felt, but he was exceptionally good at drawing outstandingly accurate outlines around otherwise totally ineffable emotions and feelings. You could tell he was already an incredible songwriter at 17, where a lot of songwriters go through many much rougher phases before hitting their stride and finding their zone with their songwriting. He has the same vibe as the kind of person you meet when you find yourself in a fucked up place in life after a couple dumb decisions, the type of people you meet are often surviving and more animalistic because of it.. But every once in a while, you meet someone who is also in an objectively painful or negative place in their life, but they still try to keep your spirits up as their spirits are silently drowning. People who are so good spirited it lifts your spirits, people so kind, wise and funny, yet they aren't fools as its clear they are aware of their situation and calculating their lives around it to survive. Yet, just talking to them leaves you instantly uplifted, a few conversations make you feel wiser for having simply talked to them, and also make you feel comradery with them in shared suffering with a friend who is making a far better thing out of a bad situation than you. I think you're right, and if there was one thing I'd add to what you said it would be; He was an exceptional person, who played what he felt. PS- I zoned out while thinking about what you said, and I had a daydream about cops arresting addicts and pulling people over for speeding, and then before sending us off, they would try to sell us their cop merch, just like how KZbinrs shill merch, t shirts with an outline of them radar gunning passing cars, and each cop had their own specific merch, like specific KZbinrs.. I dunno.. I think if I might've gone too far on this shaky tree limb of nonsense. It sounded better in my head as a half awake day dream.

[@roiybenkel682]

The litebrite's now black and white Cause you took apart a picture that wasn't right Pitch burning on a shining sheet The only maker that you want to meet A dying man in a living room Who's shadow paces the floor Who'll take you out in the open door This is not my life It's just a fond farewell to a friend It's not what I'm like It's just a fond farewell to a friend Who couldn't get things right Fond farewell to a friend He said really I just wanna dance Good and evil matched perfect it's a great romance I can deal with some psychic pain If it'll slow down my higher brain Veins full of disappearing ink Vomiting in the kitchen sink Disconnecting from the missing link This is not my life It's just a fond farewell to a friend It's not what I'm like It's just a fond farewell to a friend Who couldn't get things right Fond farewell to a friend I see you're leaving me and taking up with the enemy The cold comfort of the in between A little less than a human being A little less than a happy high A little less than a suicide The only things that you really tried This is not my life It's just a fond farewell to a friend It's not what I'm like It's just a fond farewell to a friend Who couldn't get things right Fond farewell to a friend This is not my life It's just a fond farewell to a friend

[@TheIJone]

From his first album to his last, Elliott was always consistently great. His consistency was something that even the best artists tend to lack

[@jessemillis9246]

I agree

[@stofnun6091]

+TheIJone I don't know. Amity is kinda grating.

[@stofnun6091]

AMITY AMITY AMITY AMITY

[@undertakr]

+Stofnun We can't all hit home runs every day.

[@ipsurvivor]

I agree... like any artist there are a few of his songs that don't do as much for me but every album/period was consistently great and he also got better...

[@jessewallace12able]

I miss her. Every day. What a song Elliot. Rest in peace.

[@matthewsproul9614]

Elliott kept working all the way to the end. Kid grew up working class.

[@soulCracka1]

Matthew Sproul Now I know where his sense of humor comes from. One reason why I love The Beatles more than The Stones.

[@scroogemccuck985]

@@soulCracka1 I honestly can’t choose between the two, but I see where you’re coming from

[@MrPhyxsyus]

Elliot never disappointed. Aways amazing.

[@concars1234]

he was murdered

[@aeb0]

I've been listening to Elliott Smith since I was a baby, since he is one of my parents' favorites. Just started listening to Frank Ocean a few months ago, and he samples this song in his song Seigfried. I was quite happy to see that one of my favorite music artists is a fan of one of my other favorite music artists c:

[@jmpsthrufyre]

Unmatched in melody with chords and vocals and truly heartfelt lyrics. Nobody like Elliott. Then now ever

[@123unknownsoldier126]

This song is devastating

[@JacobHG1234]

Th8s song is killing me right now. I miss you Jamie. I miss my family. I miss you Elliott

[@supremebuffalo6322]

The multitrack vocal harmonies on the words "fond farewell to a friend" are so great. on one of them, it sounds like they actually lower the main track to allow the harmony to take the limelight, just for one repetition. its a nice little technique

[@benjaminbash7544]

I’m scared as I listen to this crying alone while everyone around me sleeps that this song will be telling how my future self dies.

[@nikkyray3558]

Best album of that decade in my opinion. Timeless and perfect cover to cover

[@danielchristopher4155]

Who disliked this song is obviously not a true pioneer of music

[@kiarashforooharpak3332]

Most people dislike his music because they think it's hipster music. I used to be one of them too. Until I truly listened to him.

[@knuckle12356]

@@kiarashforooharpak3332 good for you, to keep an open mind and turn a discerning ear. Glad you didnt decide you knew better, only to miss out on all his tragic brilliance.

[@edithwallflower]

love your profile picture

[@JacobHG1234]

My friend Jamie over dosed almost 2 months ago.. One of only two real friends I had.. Im about to goto rehab for drinking because of it all.. This song never hurt so much.. I've had to put off listening to Elliott for awhile.. I just can't not get upset. This world is broken.

[@justinchastant9246]

Farewell, friend

[@championette..]

Miss you, Elliott... We all do!! 🖤

[@Trust1878]

I think this was the first song from Elliott that I can remember. It was on a Q magazine compilation, I think I still have it somewhere. I wish I had got more into him before he passed. I was a stupid teenager who had started getting into heavier music then. I even went to a festival where he played on the smaller stage but I was completely unaware. So many regrets. RIP Elliott.

[@paulhynes170]

at least your getting into his music now that's all that matters

[@Trust1878]

@@paulhynes170 I can remember liking this one in 2003 but think this may have been on the Q cd after he passed away. Then a colleague at work in 2005 gave me a copy of XO and that was it from then on. Thanks Stephen!

[@mondoraptor]

best song ever

[@alisainchains7453]

Such a sweet tormented soul

[@slysquare6671]

Love is infinite

[@gelraldoldo5152]

Ugly Duckling CC can I borrow some loves then

[@gland5848]

Love is a temporary delusion.

[@seanmatthewking]

Love is a fart overwhelming the senses but ultimately dissipating.

[@concars1234]

and yet we torment ourselves

[@jamesdupray306]

just a beautiful song, speaks so well to me right now and when I've needed it.

[@AliceYobby]

This was my life, inner and outer, to a T, for 5 years. I’m now 2 years sober. If you’re reading this, I believe in you. If I did it, you can to. I thought I would die an addict, and soon; I was sure of it. Then one day, I had enough. I admit, it feels almost inexplainable, like some grace fell upon me and made me act. But no, it was just in me the whole time. It’s in you too, I promise.

[@glennc1328]

This songs beauty is beyond words.

[@Shlogger]

so beautiful and tragic much like Elliot's story as well. One of my favorite songs ever made.

[@jlansdale536]

Timeless.

[@danithefiend6167]

It's his funeral and I'm just going to pour the darkness on this until it stops.

[@Kapin05]

I used to think this said 'a fun funfair with a friend'. ... I was a kid listening over a car stereo, okay?!

[@drater6615]

Love this song

[@jf4313]

RipRyan❤ see you on the other side my brother thanks Elliot.

[@ijustwannabeatpeace]

Perfect

[@sierras.2467]

Thank you for uploading and much love to the dearly departed and deeply talented Elliott Smith, whose lyricism is unlikely to be matched in our sadly meaningless musical climate of today.

[@leecorey1]

Sierra S. Amongst other contemporary music: there are plenty of rappers making meaningful statements.

[@user-ob9zo9cr4c]

love this layering vocals.. vibe here. this is not my life...

[@Hi-qe9gt]

i’m going to die of alcoholism and a benzodiazepine addiction and im only 20 (kpin and xanax with a ton of booze) , i don’t want to feel anymore of think. i just want to empty my brain and drain it of all thoughts . i’ve lost everything, everyone, myself...i can’t stop...i don’t know why

[@emma-mq4ie]

how are u doing?

[@rob1996ization]

I hope you are okay, I really do. I'm in somewhat of the same boat

[@HBC423]

You can come out of it.. I have... you're probably already dead though

[@kasetbakkal]

@@HBC423 dont say it like that, not cool

[@HBC423]

@@kasetbakkal why? Everyone I know dies from it

[@LokezlBloodEmpirelz]

Love u Byron. RIP 2 de julio 2020

[@notyoursavior78]

I miss you Elliott, I'll be there some enough.

[@MrMastrsushi]

This song sounds like pulling the curtains down and pushing the needle in

[@LateNightRewrites]

If that ain't the truth. Something with that detuner delay effect. I've got three years in a couple months but I don't know that a day will come when I don't miss the needle's kiss and the warm embrace that soon follows.

[@hollowify_tensa_zangetsu]

Elliott Smith's best lyric. "I can deal with some psych pain, if it will slow down my higher brain." Fuck Kurt Cobain, ELLIOTT was the artist of the 90s

[@dariuszslabowski9559]

Szkoda,ze tacy ludzie tak wczesnie odchodza...

[@beckettsmith1585]

itsa fond farewell on to a friend

[@MitchellJonesMusic]

+Jacob Roberts baha

[@marchoebel3474]

ADORE ❤️ 🎸... YOUR MUSIC AND THE PEOPLE LOVE YOU KEEP YOU ALIVE... THANKS TO THE WUNDERFUL BUNNY ROGERS AND HER GREAT SHOW AT KUNSTHAUS BREGENZ AND FOR CURATED "HEAVEN ADORES YOU" LAST WEEK AT KUB SOMMER OPENAIR CINEMA.... 😘 🌹 🌈... PLEASE STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY THROUGH THE COVID19 CRISIS IN THE BIG APPLE... 🙏😷😪... IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELLIOTT SMITH... 🌟

[@theone5022]

👌

[@Guy4755]

A dying man in a living room...

[@soulCracka1]

Guy Budziak what a fucking line.

[@dannylamielle5921]

He killed himself in his living room :| so tragic.

[@joehayward4726]

A living man in a dining room.

[@awesomeianmarco]

A sleeping man in a bedroom.

[@willquick5090]

Or someone killed him

[@ljm240]

My boss made me watch this.

[@thomascraymer8712]

Out of interest, what company? I am currently unemployed and would love to work for a boss who is also an ES fan :D

[@willquick5090]

A little less than a happy high

[@achraezuxceus]

777

[@marioscorner7036]

Never heard of him,though can repeat lyrics word to word first time...creepy

[@thepowerisyetunknown7710]

Came 'cause Aaron Swartz...

[@marioscorner7036]

So he suicide?

[@MariaDiazskn]

The litebrite's now black and white Cause you took apart a picture that wasn't right Pitch burning on a shining sheet The only maker that you'd want to meet The dying man in a living room Who's shadow paces the floor Who'll take you out in the open door This is not my life It's just a fond farewell to a friend It's not what I'm like It's just a fond farewell to a friend Who couldn't get things right Fond farewell to a friend He said really I just want to dance Good and evil matched perfect it's a great romance I can deal with some physic pain If it'll slow down my higher brain Veins full of disappearing ink Vomiting in the kitchen sink Disconnecting from the missing link This is not my life It's just a fond farewell to a friend It's not what I'm like It's just a fond farewell to a friend Who couldn't get things right Fond farewell to a friend I see you're leaving me and taking up with the enemy The cold comfort of the in between A little less than a human being A little less than a happy high A little less than a suicide The only things that you really tried This is not my life It's just a fond farewell to a friend It's not what I'm like It's just a fond farewell to a friend Who couldn't get things right Fond farewell to a friend This is not my life It's just a fond farewell to a friend Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Steven Paul Smith