Elliott Smith - Between The Bars

From Lucky Three

[@Wunel]

"The potential you'll be, that you'll never see" Almost autobiographical. Rest in peace.

[@BlindSniperLOL]

Eliot Metherell dammit that was the saddest comment on this page

[@sparklelizzy222]

Eliot Metherell 💔

[@tubu1ar86]

Eliot Metherell eerily

[@Humanaut.]

yeah, guess he knew what hes talking about.

[@lettuceshredder9225]

it is autobiographical to an extent. the lyrics are supposed to be alcohol talking to him.

[@miang58]

Who needs a fancy studio when you have that much talent

[@gimmigimmigimmi]

that's actually a pretty fancy microphone, I agree though

[@adamboof6769]

miang58 well the sloppiness of the production present in elliot’s music is what gives it it’s personal touch.

[@KingTortis]

All you need is a bathroom, guitar, and a mic

[@heelmoxley365]

I wish everyone could express their feelings like this. It makes me sad how much people suppress their thoughts

[@pradabears]

:(

[@ghosthorrors3483]

I just told the girl I like that I like her … she just laugh at my face :( , now i just feel like a have a have a black hole in my chest .

[@riccardo6709]

@@ghosthorrors3483 that's totally her fault If she reacted laughing at you, sadly we can't control other people's reactions. You have to always remember to tell people about your feelings, that's the key to be happy with yourself. Don't let this experience ruin your confidence, if you really believe in your emotions you should never be ashamed of them. I've lived all my life suppressing my emotions and trust me it always gets worse If you don't find a way out. You did the right thing.

[@sebastianwong3164]

@@ghosthorrors3483 its talks more about herself than you, dont be afraid the feeling of emptiness feel it

[@ghosthorrors3483]

@@riccardo6709 thank you , she came back saying she was sorry and that she doesn’t want to lose me , the truth it’s I don’t even care anymore if she doesn’t talk to me I feel free now

[@justforfun-jp2vc]

I’m so depressed and hurt but this sad comment section is making me less lonely. Whoever’s reading this..thank you for existing.

[@elwinbaillemccrossan1960]

Thank you for existing too man, I hope things get better

[@harveykushner9382]

bald

[@rmvibes6074]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6Svia2lg5Z6n9k

[@Sanncheztv]

Love you and I'm proud of you♥️

[@devintariel3769]

Thank you too. :)

[@user-nb3jb2ni4j]

I remember those nights when I found my father in the kitchen, drunk and listening to Elliott. He simply hugged me without saying a word and we could stay like this until the sun came out. I didn't know English then, only now I understand that it's much more than just a beautiful sad song. Oh, how I still wish I could do something... I hope both my father and Elliott are in a better place now ♥ Edit: thank you everyone for your support and whoever goes through hard times himself my heart goes out to you ❤

[@adriaan3117]

Ты сильный человек, сила из испании. Я знаю немного русский

[@user-nb3jb2ni4j]

@@adriaan3117 Спасибо

[@soafitiarabetsaroana6668]

❤️❤️❤️

[@troys.6129]

much love man. i’m so sorry.

[@marysmith7765]

You broke my heart with your story.

[@nicole6808]

this is the only song that can make my heart physically hurt.

[@matthewhart1855]

Couldn't have said it better, felt the same way as I first heard this touching song..

[@BlaqueCzar]

This song put me in his team, after I went through his entire catalogue , the realization set in that there would be no more..ever again.. that hurts.

[@nicole6808]

***** you're so nice lol, thank you.

[@89million]

eromattiffarg It's OK man, It'll get easier for you I hope.

[@breadmoneyarchival]

eromattiffarg Reaching puberty is a bitch, isn't it. Don't worry, you'll get through it.

[@marioanthony8787]

This most be what its like to listen to a Van Gogh painting, beautifully hauntingly tragic sound.

[@tommytwo-times9053]

Van Gogh’s biggest feat was painting happiness and beauty, when all that he was experiencing was misery and hardship.

[@squtnik]

this comment is the best way to put his music into words

[@marioanthony8787]

@@tommytwo-times9053 damn this hit me hard...musta been all he had. his passion,his painting

[@MikeyBharj]

Wow! So true.

[@sstaners1234]

There’s only a few artists that actually hit incredibly hard without screaming the words out. Elliot is one of them.

[@ozzystar3545]

Xxx is also good at that even tho he screams hella loud in some songs but songs like alone pt 3 are fire

[@nowahdsi5639]

dont even compare xxx to elliott bruh lol. rip to both of them though fr didnt deserve to go.@@ozzystar3545

[@welpiguess]

@@Darth_Bulldoggive it a chance.. listen to "snow" by x

[@kkoyaanisqatisfy1432]

Sufjan as well

[@christiangasior4244]

You need to check out Sparklehorse if you haven’t. He is the only one that reaches me as deeply as Elliott does. He also took his life in 2010, and you can hear hints of it in all his music just like with Elliott. Scratches that itch to have company with someone who struggled like I do, but was a genius and was able to express his feelings with his music. His name was Mark Linkous.

[@isaiahhaddock8803]

Rest in peace, Elliott. You deserve it more than most of us.

[@joshjames2643]

Thank u Elliott.

[@nikopit8967]

thank you elliott...

[@Gomer._.]

Thank you Elliott.

[@abhisheknarvaria6567]

Thank u elliot

[@NOThanslopez]

Thank you elliott

[@jeanrogershu]

I really believe that nobody else has ever written songs which are so melancholic and so beautiful, at the same time. Rest in peace, Elliott. Thank you for your masterpieces.

[@NoName-rg7bw]

Jackson C. Frank

[@chrysalidhomo3859]

Have a listen to Nick Drake too. Similar stuff. Similar tragedy befell him too.

[@joshbaino3087]

Listen to Naima by John Coltrane

[@davidcopson5800]

Mark Kozelek, Red House Painters. Listen to the song Medicine Bottle.

[@PoeticInsanity]

Jeff Buckley is the only one i put in the same category

[@adamstewart247]

When Elliot died in 2003 there was a tribute concert in Austin and I was so honoured to be able to be the one who performed this song that night. Each artist only got one song and there were no repeats. This song and "Say Yes" I think are my favourite. I still think about that night and all the wonderful songs Elliott wrote. Looking back I can't believe I get to perform this one. On Spotify it's his most highly listened track. I wish I had a video of the event.

[@my123mon]

thats so cool

[@user-gd4zx4yf6q]

Wow. You should post a video on KZbin!!! ❤

[@whiskeybarinalabama2618]

3 months ago marked my 3rd year being sober. These days it's getting harder to stay clean but I'm glad I am still fighting. It gets better if you want it for yourself. You're not alone. Stay strong. Somebody loves you.

[@DerAykac]

Stay strong, i fail enough for both of us during lockdown

[@kianbian]

Congrats! I'm proud of you :)

[@spacecadet8322]

please stay strong. it'll pay off. you can do it.

[@rareELL]

Congrats man!!! Im at 4 months!!

[@spacecadet8322]

@@rareELL congrats to you too

[@ericamoua7426]

It’s ironic how the younger we are we don’t want to live another day and the older we are we wish we could have just another day to live.

[@Shroom_Lord666]

@@sophiafake-virus2456 Every day it gets worse...

[@tomlxyz]

Many times you realize you don't want to lose something when you can't do anything about it

[@dizocilpine]

Not all of us.

[@strangemarkings]

I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy

[@alienpark611]

im 19 rn and im kinda inbetween both. not knowing if life is worth it after all its already burdened me with and also knowing theres so much more to experience that is worth staying is painful. i guess i stay for the people who decided they didnt want to..

[@BenDover-hw4xt]

First time I have heard this in 8 years. Strange because so much has happened since then. Been married, had family, divorced and for some reason this makes me feel young again. Like those phases in my life seamlessly weave together and all of a sudden I feel whole again. Just listening to this song did that for me. Godamnit Elliott, thank you!

[@ZhicagoInc]

+Ben Dover Ben, I feel the exact same way, with the marriage and kids, and all.

[@Despotic_Waffle]

+Ben Dover Nice name m80

[@davidschulze7515]

I feel like that and never heard that before. Lay down crying somehow.

[@johnloland439]

+Ben Dover that's beautiful man

[@noelkathleenx]

..I feel rude for asking but is that your real name

[@dijonmustard9520]

Is anyone still listening to this in 2024?

[@mirnag000]

🌠

[@YourFrugalFriend]

Always, and forever.

[@grimarbit0r321]

5ever

[@LuminalMind]

yes!

[@tomgreeves9248]

Yes indeed.

[@Big_Spine]

The way he stares at the same spot with those blank eyes. I wish I just could’ve given this guy a hug

[@stephenc3504]

No

[@baconsoap5]

@@stephenc3504what

[@happymonkeyfish]

How could someone so talented die so young. what is being young, i didn't ask to be born

[@Catw4lk]

i hate being tiny rick

[@cecilianobili9103]

Oh God, what is life?

[@hellasweetjeffbro9825]

Tiny Rick's misery for our sweet singer

[@walidbk8703]

focus rick focus

[@its_a_poncho]

me

[@leprachaunmagnet]

I'm here because Elliot was in my dream this morning. He showed me a chord progression that I don't remember but I know was beautiful. He had thin shiny wires as pickups on his acoustic guitar. And we were at a park during a sunny morning.

[@coreyhathaway2202]

I love that you had a dream with him. Thank you for sharing

[@linkinparkrulz2275]

Oh, My brother, my dear brother, he left this world yesterday & this was his favourite song. Still remember when you were 14, I was 10 and you showed me this song. I was fascinated! You took me down the Rock N 'Roll path and thanks to you I developed my own musical tastes. Today, I discover that you left this world of your own free will, taking an overdose of pills until you were sound asleep. Dear brother, when I found out about that, coming to listen to this song was the only thing that occurred to me at the time, and here I am! listening to this song at 3 in the morning, while singing loudly and enjoying the music as if you are still with me to listen to it together. Brother, when you first showed me this song, you told me that we all had Dark Necessities hidden within us, but we weren't brave enough to show them to everyone. Now I understand it and I am sorry I understood it too late. I love you, brother, and I will always love you. Thank you for showing me these musical wonders. I will miss you today, tomorrow and always.This song will always be a part of us, dear brother.

[@tots8982]

Now he is in peace, away from all this war and sorrow. Rest in peace🙏🏻🤘

[@barrett5195]

It's a beautiful thing to love someone the way you do.

[@christianpalmer]

I'm so very sorry for your loss, I hope you find comfort in Jesus as he is the only way to true Joy.

[@shilothorp8691]

​@@christianpalmerget the actual fuck off an Elliot Smith video.

[@JustAGalAndHerDog]

Peace be with you 🕊️

[@girgirl8672]

i adore this man so much his music is like a warm hug

[@digitalbath2766]

not the peaches pfp lmao but i agree w u. elliott is pure comfort.

[@mikewazowksi7938]

fr he's so special to me

[@dalik1758]

warm yellow hug

[@puffin5862]

REAL

[@anniegriffiths4998]

I am a recovering Alcoholic, I came across this recording by accident whilst in rehab...played it the day I left. The words and the way it is played and sung just brought me to me knees. This was the Vodka singing to me...thank God I am now 6 months sober and play this to remind me of how I used to feel and never want to go back there again. Thank you Elliot for this moving and piece of music....xxxxx

[@jorgek92]

I don't know you but I send you a big hug and I hope you are doing great :)

[@dimakauffman]

keep up the good spirit

[@lucasiliadis5883]

Annie Griffiths I smell...bullshit

[@maxdewil7453]

Annie Griffiths please keep going. I had the same but with drugs. Its a bad world sometimes but we have to make the best out of it ourselves. Please be proud of yourself.

[@brokendoll1107]

Annie Griffiths I hope you're still sober. 💛

[@paulaboncompagniludovisi9900]

He looks so fucking exhausted. His eyes were sad as fuck. RIP buddy. Thanks for the music.

[@IronGoldDiamond]

about this time he was struggling with paranoia and depression, which is why he looks so sad and tired

[@paulaboncompagniludovisi9900]

ccyzycc Was at that time he was really fucked up to the head about DreamWorks?? I didn't know that.

[@IronGoldDiamond]

thats exactly why he was paranoid and what he was paranoid about

[@ideath173]

Not a genius. But still excellent.

[@galbeeri8360]

to me he looks like he is enjoying the music

[@AlejandraTorres-kx6no]

I hope you are at peace now dad. Your addiction took everything from you. You fought for you life at the end and I wish it had been enough.

[@edithwallflower]

I’m so sorry man. I scrolled by this comment but something just hooked into me and pulled me back up. You are enough, addiction steals peoples minds from them and it’s an awful thing. Sending love from Canada.

[@SerfsUp1313]

Wait..... Smith had a kid?

[@hankmoody7513]

@@SerfsUp1313 ..dude.

[@SerfsUp1313]

@@hankmoody7513 Suh bruh?

[@hankmoody7513]

​@@SerfsUp1313 Hey, suburban white kid. You're either really stupid, or just a pos troll. Obviously the OP was talking to his own father. Elliott Smith didn't have a kid.

[@James-nx3nf]

We were robbed of more of his music… imagine how much gorgeous music he might’ve created in the last 19 years, how might his music have evolved.

[@coffee-lp8iv]

You weren't robbed... you were blessed. Stop with the melodrama champ.

[@jmw7417]

@@coffee-lp8iv Definitely blessed but no need for your pontificating, “champ.”

[@montemanzana2134]

If he wasn't the man of torment that he was he might not of created what he did. Like many before him and those that will come after, we are blessed to be able to hear their talents before they are cut short.

[@MustObeyTheRules]

That sounds so fucking selfish and entitled… Jesus Fuck dude

[@brueski2249]

​@@montemanzana2134 they usually cut themselves short.

[@johnaldvizzini2274]

Sober for almost two years now

[@jacobwiley5228]

A bit late but. congrats man!

[@kianbian]

proud of you!

[@fuckthenypost]

congrats !

[@veral9837]

That’s amazing, well done!!!

[@nquintana_]

Good job man !!

[@gatomercado]

I remember seeing Elliot Smith walk around Echo Park like 13 years ago. He was never in a rush and seemed happy strolling down Sunset Blvd or around Echo Park Lake in the mornings. I haven't really thought about him too much until Rick and Morty used his music on Tiny Rick. It felt let my high school self and my current self having a conversation.

[@davidschulze7515]

Know him from them.

[@matthewcatellier]

+Gato Mercado Thats awesome man

[@matthewcatellier]

+Gato Mercado Thats awesome man

[@pollutance]

Tiny Rick!!! B*%

[@aprofessionalwstandards1587]

+Brian Clarke "Listen to it, Tiny Rick! Listen to Elliot Smith! Feel what he feels!"

[@andypanda9251]

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 That 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 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

[@ApotropaicV]

Waiting to finally be caught.

[@janier234]

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

[@snowydove6510]

lyrics are so sweet 🥲

[@MarcoAltamirano]

Its a real shame, i don't even want to imagine the pain he was going thru to end his life the way he did, i cant help being emotionally moved every time i hear his art

[@ADAMSIXTIES]

It was never established that it was suicide.

[@grahamlister214]

He didn't kill himself

[@joshbaino3087]

If you watch his last show he looks so much happier than the ones from a few years earlier. In my opinion, I think he sobered up and got his life together, a part of which was breaking up with Jennifer Chiba, who stabbed him out of jealousy. She did pull out the knife after all.

[@ivanahtoong8492]

He strums the guitar like it's a part of him

[@hkjhkj157]

Ivan Ahtoong accurate

[@opheliajade1986]

I love this it's so true

[@agnidas5816]

he's hugging it for dear life

[@cobeyc.b5946]

I agree! He’s such a jaw dropping solid musician!

[@kanalname1104]

It was

[@FainaruFarewell]

Once in a generation talent. Never has someone been able to pour their emotions so effortlessly on a single chord.

[@michaelashworth9879]

"pour their emotions into a chord" I love that!

[@staceymaxwell1343]

I listen to Elliot to feel. His music never fails to overwhelm me allowing me to cry my soul out. Keeps me going at least another day.

[@damnCam85]

Same. I just can't stop these tears.

[@christianpalmer]

Please turn to Jesus repent (turn from sin) and believe trust in what he did for you so that you may have eternal life. He died and rose again on the third day, you need to die to self daily if you believe pick up your cross and fallow him.

[@adamcurtis5468]

this is for my dad. RIP, you beautiful man.

[@psyphidie]

Adam Curtis Sorry for your loss...

[@Lav3nd3rForest]

my dad died when I was 4 years old

[@adolfmartinez4599]

Adam Curtis why did you kill him?

[@eternalxagony]

@@TheAndreluizcarneiro hes basically saying this song is for my dad. RIP, you beautiful man. Your read it out of context

[@jake6595]

elninjalaranja fuckin weirdo why would u say that

[@stevenrivera3977]

This song made me cry. It just oozes with emotion. I feel so connected with this song. It's haunting. Just amazing.

[@jonathanholland5240]

he was a true artist gone to soon same as jeff buckley this song really does touch the soul , and reminds you of those ghosts that haunt you

[@milesgoldstein999]

My delusions like this song

[@SinghaSRO]

Its my song Steven ... I cry every time I hear it ... RIP Mr. Smith ... you are loved

[@jonathanholland5240]

yeah it takes to places a long time ago i still connect to it

[@coffeebeans2653]

yea this one Ms misery and needle in the hay, all 3 When I think about Elliott I think the internet, todays technology and the fact that the quality of the dope is getting better again, man he would be happy or as happy as Elliott could be in todays society. and I dont care what anyone says, it was not suicide. heroin addicts don't kill themselves like that. He could very easily have ODed and slipped away if he wanted to die. the truth is he was just a dope addict so they didnt care enough to spend taxpayer dollars to arrest and convict someone for murder. he and i r so much alike...

[@first_timer_]

my father was in love with the bottle for 40 years. his name was sean. he passed when i was only an 12 year old boy. his addiction was an gateway for him to rest. beautiful soul. broken mind .

[@user-tm8dy4ze5l]

My best friend died 5 years ago this was one of her favorite songs. I miss her so much :’(

[@MrZapataJones]

Sorry to hear that. Hope you're okay ❤️

[@farmg9883]

Holy smokes! That's how he sounds without the studio recording? yet to hear such natural angelic voice. Great job man.

[@TheMcS17]

It's probably weird, but even his breaths he takes add to the song for me. I could be the only one

[@sahebjotsingh6306]

me too.

[@TheMcS17]

Sahebjot Singh cool

[@efarmer385]

Yeah it sounds way more natural that way

[@heavymetalgaming7145]

I feel the same way. Whenever I sing the song I always do my breaths at the same time. It's like part of the lyrics.

[@RavenCon]

that's natural. It's the reason electronic music can never replace humans making music. It's a connection with another person, communication.

[@mariaosunapharmd7068]

I miss you Dane Ryan Carney ❤️ this will forever be our song. everyday gets a little easier. I’ll always love you, and one day I know I’ll see you again,

[@Sebmpg]

The only bad thing about this song is that it is so short.

[@meganmarielive4058]

When I hear his music I get such a bittersweet feeling. I am so in love with his music but it makes me so sad to think of what he had to go through in order to create it. In that sense, I feel like he didn’t just create art- he was the art. His death was a massive loss not only in the music world, but the world lost this brilliant and empathetic person.

[@angelwall97]

Beautifully put

[@igorsanmartin7654]

Happy 50th Bday Elliott, see you in heaven! Love you forever!

[@igorsanmartin7654]

And now we're here to remember his 51th Bday! Still love you!

[@lucasgeorge2900]

Happy birthday and rest in peace

[@igorsanmartin7654]

@@lucasgeorge2900 52th Bday! Rest in peace

[@pawnshopblue]

This song reaches the deep pinnacle of my soul. It feels like standing in a dim lit kitchen, left alone, but warm. I say I might, but I know I won't. I won't see my potential, because I avoid the pressure of days. It's late. I've no commited promises. I turn 16 tomorrow, maybe who I was today will be gone in a few hours. I will stay up, think about the past, and drink up. Cheers, I guess.

[@janscott602]

When Eliot plays an Am chord it is his Am chord.

[@bonarjames-oneill2483]

Don't want to be that guy but this is tuned down a step so would be a Gm

[@dylansheppard2479]

@@bonarjames-oneill2483 Don't mean to be that double guy but it's in the shape of an Am7, so it's a Gm7. I know what you mean though, Eliott had a way of making his chords sound unique to his style.

[@swankybeebop8449]

@@dylansheppard2479 That's what I love about a great song, when i'm trying to figure it out on guitar and i realize it's a simple chord progression played in a unique way.

[@robbiehouston3643]

Both of them really secretly enjoyed being that guy.

[@maxmartin4288]

@@dylansheppard2479 I intend to be that triple guy, it’s actually alternating between a Gm7 and a Gm9.

[@marybarker7604]

I still think about you, I’m so sorry you’re gone.

[@hankmoody7513]

than you mary.

[@ellenphilomena4535]

We can save eachother.. the worst thing is to feel alone...we all need to feel some sort of connection to at least one other person. . . We are all some mother's child as my mum says. Come on people...wake up... take the time to look after your neighbour. Spread the love

[@nadeshkaholmes9511]

This is beautiful and SO true

[@joshmusic9766]

I can imagine him plucking out notes to build a chord that explains what he feels. Or writting a peom that stems from a theme. Then slowly intermiximg the two, changing the rhythm, deciding on a melody, and settling lnto a groove. But I imagine its all one thing for him, and it all comes so naturally. That- is what I think is special about elliots music. It all was his way of speaking to the world, because it explained exactly how he felt.

[@Cerulean_Forest]

I keep rewatching this video. It conveys hopelessness in such a powerful and simple way. He somehow figured out how to distill a single emotion into two and a half minutes and compromised nothing. It's moving and it makes me cry and I can't stay away. RIP

[@damnCam85]

It hurts so good.

[@indigo6485]

I cry even though I wasn't even old enough to even know of his existence and now that I am he is gone

[@curdledcuntjuice]

That’s probably because you’re a hormonal young person right now.

[@asa.8691]

@@curdledcuntjuice ?

[@permanentvacation2406]

first time I've ever listened to Elliott Smith damn this song is great

[@markwett]

there's a heck of a lot of amazing material where that came from. And seeing him live? there was truly nothing like it. You could hear a pin drop.

[@InAtlasAtLast]

Just a man and his guitar, making history. Lovely song

[@RosabelleWasTaken]

I feel bad that I don't know this guy, he seems like a very powerful individual to a lot of people, and i feel I have a responsibility to learn. (Yes it's actually my name)

[@aliceglass4968]

Wow you have the best name ever!!

[@RosabelleWasTaken]

@@Berniewahlbrinck yeah, shame it's not exactly the same, still very close tho, I've listened to a few songs and looked into him a bit, and I'm happy to say I'm proud to be named after such a legend

[@RosabelleWasTaken]

@@aliceglass4968 thanks, a lot of people think so

[@user-tu8oj7bq8o]

Try Miss Misery (he actually won an Oscar for the song), and listen to Figure 8. Elliott Smith was an amazing artist.

[@rinku.74malhotra]

@@RosabelleWasTaken Just don't follow him as much, Elliott had a rough life, pretty awesome guy but had demons of the past. sad how he ended his life

[@phubans]

People don't die from suicide, they die from sadness.

[@ragingtothemax]

phubans ddin't he get stabbed by his girlfriend?

[@cxheidorn]

Roberts Ruled a suicide but she was there.

[@ragingtothemax]

oh okay that makes more sense

[@owenhorecny9596]

+Roberts why would someone stab himself

[@owenhorecny9596]

Roberts the evidence was "inconclusive" also why would you stab yourself MULTIPLE times

[@FlixSkate]

What I love the most about Elliotts music is that its raw. Straight from the man, unpolished, like it's supposed to be

[@megatwtwt]

I rarely stumble upon older uploads. Pleasure to see the year 2006. The performance mellows well.

[@christiangasior4244]

He is absolutely transcendent here. Angelic.

[@HajnsPotatis]

I first heard this song during a bad period in my life, and it did not make things better.

[@manwithavan6199]

Same... sometimes though, that's the point.

[@rocker99908]

Yeah Elliott sure knows how to write self loathing into a song. Not saying I don't like him, I respect him a lot and believe that he had some serious demons but some of his stuff is just projecting that nasty shit into the world and most people don't need anymore of that stuff.

[@HajnsPotatis]

rocker99908 yeah, still it should not be suppressed

[@rocker99908]

@@HajnsPotatis yeah you're right but one can cause damage to the world with their music if they're not careful. Music is magic, for better or for worse.

[@HajnsPotatis]

rocker99908 you’re right, the effect a song can have on a person for better or worse is magical

[@marjorie3585]

Happy 46th birthday, Elliott Smith!

[@BlackAlbino2000]

I just miss my girlfriend very much but this beyond beautiful song helps me cope with the pain. I just hope she’s happier at her new place and finishes her study . Love you , Susan

[@niloljk7884]

Every lyric is something I’d sing in my dreams. I’m glad that this music exists. Thank you Elliot for being my worst me, for me

[@bevfox9598]

One of the most poetic and poignant songs ever written. I can't compare its tragic beauty to another.

[@Ramidemi710]

Bev Fox It's just so relatable and personal, noone can resist this. It makes you want to fall into a big fluffy bed of self pity and cry for an hour.

[@maldoror2007]

totally agree - just a note: I think Jeffrey Lee Pierce wrote a similar song for The Gun Club: Idiot Waltz, have an ear: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6TYf3SAfNqhjJY

[@RosieG1986]

I never knew who Elliot Smith was until today.... Oh my goodness what a beautiful voice....

[@hiro6406]

Bad thing he committed suicide

[@RosieG1986]

+Professor Brand I know.. Such a shame

[@Angelina-qx1gp]

I first came across his music from the Good Will Hunting, listened to him all the time then forgot about him but have returned to him this year.

[@mmojorissen]

@@hiro6406 He didn't commit suicide

[@rafeguitarr]

@@mmojorissen He most likely did, knowing him,

[@SentimentalApe]

This song portrays the authenticity and desperate struggle inherent within addiction. It is so beautifully honest and sad.

[@remmilayne6153]

I remember all those late nights when I would find my father alone in the kitchen, tears streaming down his face, drunk and listening to Elliot. 🥺 Wait, no... He was listening to his favorite "Kid's Bop" CD (#6..a classic). And those tears were of joy. Fuck, he really loved that CD.... Miss you, Dad... See you this weekend. ❤️

[@isabellegrimes8775]

lmfao

[@annienoelle4964]

such an amazing person. his talent and genius was so under appreciated, and he never got the recognition he deserved. we lost him way too soon. we love you elliott:)

[@mikeramos44]

I feel a rollercoaster of emotions when I listen to this song. It takes me back to the worst time in my life that happened not too long ago. I still don't know how I didn't end my life, but I'm thankful I didn't.

[@spankmybananaandcallmeerdn4849]

I Hope your doing well now

[@soulzoidstream]

People are here to love you.. You are not alone, we're all in this together...❤

[@deethesimp9169]

i don’t know if it’s necessarily normal to feel this way but i fell in love with elliott because of this song. before i found out the meaning, i would (& still do) listen to this song & close my eyes, pretending he was singing just to me & i always feel safe listening to this song cuz i feel him watching over me. rip elliott, we love & miss you. 😔❤️

[@shilothorp8691]

I feel the same way

[@scrambldrabbit]

elliott’s music feels like a hug.

[@christianpalmer]

If you believe in Jesus he'll give you eternal life.

[@jordancastellanos5992]

"What is life? How can someone so talented die so young? What is being young? I'm not young, I'm old - I'm gonna die."

[@shaqman535]

😁JUST WATCHED THAT EPISODE. I...I LIKE YOU🐺

[@texmontana420]

so sad

[@eaziiveli]

Ha, rick and Morty

[@of_the_Word]

That's how I learned of this incredible artist.

[@OkumuraKaito]

shit me too xD

[@charliemoore5546]

Thank you Mr. E Smith. You saw me through the worst time of my life. I will be forever grateful xxx

[@devil_pls]

I love how after so many years after his death, people still show love to this mans life and his gift to the world that he brought to us in the form of music. We can definitely call ourselfs lucky to have had someone like Elliott on this planet. And yeah this Song... what more can I can say that hasn't been said before.... Its just a perfect Song. I don't think there really are words to accurately describe what Elliott's music makes me feel when I listen to him but it is some of the best artistic expression thats out there in my opinion and if anyone has only listened to this Song so far and likes it but doesn't know anything else about Elliott than please check him out. I guarantee you that you will not regret it. Rest in Peace Elliott Smith. 🖤

[@larissaxcabral]

this guy was one of a kind. truly a genius

[@DanKale]

The world was not ready for him and his massive amount of talent... RIP Elliott Smith

[@TokinTaylor]

I love you Elliott. You inspired me to play the guitar and taught me to shed my skin and never fear any depth of emotion when it came to songwriting. I found myself living in a shell however instead of telling me to break out of it, you've taught me how to live in it comfortably while continuing to push my limits. Your music is forever engraved into my mind and I plan on getting a tattoo inspired by you in the near future. I know you'll never get to read this however credit to you is still well overdue. You're my inspiration and your contribution to the world and the industry of music will never be forgotten. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent with us, I am forever grateful. Your heart will forever beat through the rhythm of your music and you will live on in the hearts of those you have and continue to effect. Thank you Elliott

[@__-cd9ug]

You're welcome

[@mmojorissen]

Beautifully written... I play guitar and live in the same shell.

[@lucastirelli831]

word.

[@Tropicalpisces]

I thought I was the only one in that shell. I have never heard this artist until this moment. The tears wont stop. The hurt beauty in this makes me reel. Its so sad and gorgeous. To anyone who is curious, this a glimpse of what the alcohol demon says to you. It will change its voice to suit the moment, but the shit it screams dont.

[@Lissa_Marie]

To think it’s been 20 yrs since his untimely death. One of the greatest song writers ever. A legend for sure. RIP Elliot

[@christophertheiss8877]

I have a difficult time commenting on this because I used to go see Elliott play at a little bar right down the street from me when I lived in Portland in the mid 90's. It was called Belmont's. I lived in the apartments on 29th and Hawthorne right across from the Safeway. I used to walk there and see him play solo or with Heatmiser. I miss those days so much. I worked at Berbati's Pan at the time. Back when the X-Ray Cafe and Dante's were still having every band you could imagine before they got famous. I used to feed Ben Ellis and and Tres Shannon ( owners of the x-ray at the time) souvlaki for free LOL! also fed a lot of local bands at the time. Andrew Loomis Toody and Fred from Dead Moon. I miss those days so much.

[@thelonelybarbarian]

Thanks for sharing. Lived in that same area until last year. It's said what Portland has become. Times were simpler in the 90s forsure

[@QUENTlNA]

Thank you Reckful for introducing me to Elliot. Rest in peace brother.

[@joelljungqvist433]

This song will always make me think of Byron. I hope he is in a much better place now. RIP Byron.

[@TylerTreese]

who's listening to this in 2020?

[@djc2526]

Why did this just appear? I have not listened to him years. Need to go back there. Poor sod. Super talented..

[@bluestaraquamarine9214]

No, I came from lazy masquerade

[@tatamridha3074]

Listening man!

[@DBENDEL]

Not sure why it showed up. I don’t even know who this is but I was intrigued because it was posted so long ago. I like it.

[@atasteforbitters]

me

[@shiori2545]

I searched this song because of an episode where Rick from Rick and Morty turned into a teenager. First I listened to this because his voice is just so beautiful but now just in a few month, this song became my no.1 most played song over my fav bands. I started to understand how much I'm in love with this masterpiece. Rest in peace, Elliott.

[@elikanahgachwe9537]

me too.o gosh i love Rick and Morty.

[@christianpalmer]

Yup that's how I found h Rick and Morty

[@user-tu3ho9zb3l]

여전히 내 마음 속 가장 깊은 곳에 자리한 당신이 그립다 ㅠㅠ

[@anxietycelery1732]

With Elliott's music I can cry and free myself from the pain for some minutes. He's my psychologist. I never met you, but how I miss you Elliot.

[@eulesssucks]

I could listen to this on repeat for years. Love him.

[@needlelnthehay]

this feels like a hug

[@aaronrichards6477]

His music got me through some of the worst times of my life. I truly hope everyone who has struggles or self-doubt remembers that you aren't alone. There are people who love you and care for you.

[@scaredypicker]

Only just discovering this dude now. Better late than never. He's really good.

[@chriswaterston229]

It's a damn shame he died. I discovered him like 4 or 5 years ago.

[@ava4561]

He decided to leave.. we have to accept that..

[@chriswaterston229]

Do you really think he stabbed himself to death? The whole thing seems fishy to me.

[@theessexgamer8222]

+Chris Waterston no hesitation wounds in the autopsy

[@tiffanywhitaker2935]

+Chris Waterston I think he was murdered

[@ThomasGiles]

Tiny Rick sent me here. Beautiful music!

[@coleemmersonhallman5329]

Me too man

[@profd65]

Nobody cares who sent you here, or who "Tiny Rick" is.

[@ThomasGiles]

profd65 Er... sorry, I guess.

[@HUGEACT-MAN]

Me too!! That is hilarious, I just got done watching that episode, it's the only time I've ever listened to anything summer has said- she's such a dumb bitch lol

[@cabrejos96]

I do, jerk

[@sandyzhao2706]

I found this song a couple days ago and I had been putting it on repeat ever since. I love this song, thank you Elliot for this song.

[@user-ob9zo9cr4c]

enjoy

[@Jordan_Thomas]

I feel like we're being let into a very personal moment seeing this video. It captures the very essence of Elliot and his songwriting. Thank you for sharing.

[@robreid2216]

I miss you Elliot Smith, even though you died before I turned 4, but your music is my life, I will always love you

[@aR0ttenBANANA]

Shut up kid...

[@Girlaloudfannui]

aR0ttenBANANA96 Im sure you have an artist who you love who died years ago!

[@Girlaloudfannui]

Sarah Cameron Maybe you just don't get that attached to music..

[@adolfmartinez4599]

Rob Reid I miss you to babe

[@soulzoidstream]

listening to this at 1:02 AM. tears rolling down my cheeks.

[@gjreshiram]

Stayed up the night till now in morning and Rick and Morty brought me here. I'm a 23 year old artist learning guitar as a hobby.... I've had some miserable days. Take care!

[@yingyingying3251]

Anubhav Joshi good luck man.

[@shrekscrocs]

Right now at 4:27pm

[@oliverkenny4566]

It is sad but beautiful

[@soulzoidstream]

@@gjreshiram we are all here for you.. Hang in there...

[@frncsbeats]

THIS IS JUST BEAUTIFUL, I CAN'T EXPLAIN IT.....

[@thisdeath]

yea man

[@mothRequiem]

this song continues to save my life

[@christianpalmer]

Please turn to Jesus Christ he will give you hope and joy unspeakable.

[@mothRequiem]

@Christian Palmer lol been there, done that, hated it and myself. please don't push your christian agenda on to me when you don'tknow shit about my personal situation. thanks.

[@christianpalmer]

I'm not pushing anything on you just wish you would/could have joy and happiness, that's what Jesus gave me when I believed in him.

[@mothRequiem]

@Christian Palmer i do have joy and happiness. i can struggle and still have a joyful life. the two are not mutually exclusive.

[@judietallman]

I remember this. I lived in LA then and kept up on everything via Myspace, where you could follow your favorite artists and find out when they were playing live

[@diegos.loayza3706]

Ohhh you are so lucky

[@baddestjoanna-michellesmit5578]

Crazy how listening to him makes u not want to . He so deep . In weird way , he has helped addicts . Being a addict . Lovely. I was young listening to him never used drugs didn't undersea nd but it hit then, I have got into drugs 20 plus years later , now but cant get high n listen to him. I just love how he soothes my heart n I se may ppl talking about he helped them . Thanks ! Elliot . U will forever be missed NEVER forgotten , always felt.

[@paulerxx]

"The potential you'll be that you'll never see" = cuts deep

[@STUNDNULL]

너무좋네요.아껴듣고싶은 노래입니다. 아버지의 최애노래입니다.

[@SkyThreader]

I always viewed this song as a triple entandre of the personification of alcohol talking to him, bar hopping, and drinking between lines of musical notes (bars). Genius.

[@robertmakins5070]

Prison bars as well.

[@Frank7489]

Between the bars, like between the prison bars, btwn bars in the music, and between the bars/pubs Genius

[@AndrewMariman]

A truly gifted musician. The epitome of the "tortured artist." I'll be damned if my son doesn't grow to appreciate the talents of Mr. Smith and the many other amazing musicians who left too soon.

[@danielcharlton5159]

I'm 9 days sober. Elliott's music helps alot.

[@maiprincesse]

I hope you're doing okay

[@danielcharlton5159]

@@maiprincesse Thanks still sober. Lifes abit more dull but feeling alot better.

[@joseharo8495]

Hey, progress is progress! Hope you're doing alright bud, alcoholism is a bitch.

[@zee9134]

how’re you doing mate

[@danielcharlton5159]

@@joseharo8495 I lasted 3 months sober then went back to drinking. It's really difficult. At the moment just been binge drinking once a week and spending alot of money on recreational party drugs. Would like to stop again but just seems so boring without that life and no chance at meeting anyone if I don't leave the house.

[@robertlucasbroyles1246]

Good lord. Seems like every word he sung, was truly felt and lived in the purest sense. What an artist and human.

[@ChrisM-bn5vr]

There's something about this song that hits me so hard, the melancholic sadness of his voice and the way he plays guitar is so beautiful. I've never really heard anyone who writes songs like this, the change up of the chords is so amazing.