Elliott Smith - Everything's Okay

Everything's okay
Walks along the dock
With some sailor's pay
Shoved down in his sock
Everything's okay
With some little boy in blue
Who don't know you like I do
Everything's okay
Took him back to town
Well, I didn't get paid today
So I'm in the lost and found
And I wonder if that clown
Knows just what to do
What to say and what not to
The pretty words that you whispered
Maybe I misunderstood
Somebody's not paying attention
What they promised and their word isn't good
Everything's okay
I'm looking for you now
Down here by the bay
Where the water pounds
Up against the wall
That I'm coming to
Because I can't stay away from you
I don't need no satisfaction
And I don't take just because I can
Sometimes I get a strong impression
That you just don't understand
That kind of man
Everything's okay
I can see your face
Down there in the waves
Painted and erased
But I'm told it's just
The reflection of the moon
A big fake resembling you
I'm going to go down in the water
And fill my mouth up full of sand
And I'll be waiting still impatient
With my dead imagination
While you're with some other man
Everything's okay
I'll be with you soon
I'm walking out to place
My arms around the moon
Yeah, I'll be with you soon
Just as soon as I pay
I'll walk across the water
Everything's okay
Walk on the water
Everything's okay
#elliottsmith

[@droan999]

I just want to quit drinking and doing cocaine so bad, i come home drunk and listen to his music and wish my life was better. I feel so bad for everyone that has addictions like us. I just want a nice girlfriend, a garden, a dog , and a small apt. Life is so hard sometimes, but this music makes me realize there is always hope. Thanks Elliot

[@nickolasdirienzo8784]

Drinking and cocaine are not real addictions. Real addiction is painful, and the withdrawl could kill you. Those are party drugs.

[@piotreckvrsx3861]

Nickolas DiRienzo says someone who isn’t an addict

[@grungepants]

@@nickolasdirienzo8784 Real addiction?The definition of addiction is doing something even though it leaves you with negative consequences.That includes alcohol and cocaine.You are uninformed.

[@Appalachian_trail_mix]

@@nickolasdirienzo8784 dumbass alcohol withdrawal is the most dangerous

[@droan999]

David Vranizan getting there. Thanks for asking.

[@errfunalexunderalexander2273]

the minute i hear his voice I feel just a little bit less alone

[@royjonesrampage6684]

Errfunalexunder Alexander your listening to elliot smith because your alone?

[@derekslg777]

That is funny. I think he means he feels less alone by hearing someone that felt just as lonely.

[@pickandhoop]

Errfunalexunder Alexander, I totally get it.

[@idontknowoffiser]

@@royjonesrampage6684 no we listen to elliott* (two T's by the way sir) because we love his music.

[@royjonesrampage6684]

Tim M true

[@rachelheilig1477]

I named my son Elliott in honor of him.. Maybe a little morbid But. Such a beautiful soul..

[@SmittenKitten.]

I did the same. ;)

[@bendiviolet]

I think it's beautiful, remember Elliott with a tribute to life.

[@megtanz2992]

I plan in the same. No morbidity at all, solely respect. Much love to you all ❤️

[@frafrafrafrafra]

I'll do the same one day

[@julianoelle3888]

Me too!

[@thirdmerkaba]

I was 23 walking across the bridges in France had elliott in my head phones had him in flordia and in madrid, and in germany. spent 6 years in france alone Elliott thank you.

[@vertyisprobablydead]

Who would want to go to France let alone spend 6 years there.

[@thirdmerkaba]

why would you want to listen to elliott smith?@@vertyisprobablydead

[@sweaq123]

Even for his standards this is scarily haunting.

[@geteheh3h3636]

@zheleznova it is very dark song for him. I think original lyrics he said "pretty mary k" instead of "Everything's Okay". I'm pretty sure it's about him falling in love with a prostitute and it ends with him walking into ocean

[@kevinlong4657]

I agree, I think this is literally is spookiest song.

[@paperbagwriterr]

I love playing this song when everything's NOT okay.. funny.

[@EisforEvil]

+Ziggy Z Yeah, I think that's the point.

[@pythagorasd1285]

xD

[@davislyth9111]

Ny gurkfriend my girlfriend

[@ashleydavalos6506]

LOL

[@leonfdawson]

good ol ironhy

[@markofthenorth9512]

As time goes on, Elliot's genius just becomes more and more apparent. A true original. What a tragic loss.

[@jcm-ls5gs]

What Genius??? He just sounds like another junkie playing simple cowboy chords I don't understand the appeal. Unless you are also a junkie or think heroin is wonderful. I have tried about 10 times to get into his music, this is the last time I give up, he just sounds like a junkie about to pass out or fall asleep or start f****** crying.

[@perfectoid8376]

@@jcm-ls5gs i see what you're trying to do but still you dumb fuck.

[@Johnny-Badhair]

@@jcm-ls5gs what music do you like?

[@bmxmyth166]

@@jcm-ls5gs I’m not a huge fan of Joni Mitchell, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t an extremely talented songwriter and musician. Just because I don’t get the music in the same way others do doesn’t mean she isn’t a genius. Elliott was an extremely talented songwriter and musician, people like him are one in a billion. You’re probably trolling, so this comment is more than likely pointless, but your thought process in this regard could honestly be likened to a frustrated child. You may never enjoy Elliott’s music, but to deny his quite obvious talent (lyrics, guitar playing, creativity etc.) just becomes objectively wrong at some point.

[@_Talise]

I love being able to hear "everything's okay" in his voice. It helps a lot.

[@AbhishekAnandkullu]

His voice is like cold air hitting our skin when whispering close to our neck, gives me goosebumps. Dark but so lovely.

[@joyi14]

sounds like that what a feel when I'm listening him :3

[@sequoiaaquarian3716]

Brilliant way to describe his impact... thank you.

[@AbhishekAnandkullu]

joyi14 I'm glad that we found him. :)

[@AbhishekAnandkullu]

Sequoia Aquarian Thank you too. Keep listening to him.

[@mymayapapaya]

Abhishek Anand beautiful way to describe it

[@csspenab]

Going to rehab in 3 days. I can get this song out of my head. Elliott hits the spot. He knew pain. And he was so honest. Bittersweet.

[@mymayapapaya]

Stay strong and I hope you feel better 🌸 I liked it there and made friends lol maybe that’s strange though. You got this.

[@memyselfi2005]

Hey, hope you're doing better now. Yeah Elliott was a sensitive man who knew pain for sure. He was a beautiful soul, definitely one of a kind.

[@PenthesileaSaraswati]

This song has become a sacred hymn for me. I sing it like spirituals when I walk, I recite it like litany. I don't even feel the pain that I can't ever know Elliott anymore, just knowing someone like him existed to say these things for someone else, just that reminder, it might be the closest thing I feel to faith.

[@lericanemrag2455]

I know exactly what you mean. I'm glad to read your comment and see that I'm not alone in how I feel

[@jayred8636]

hmm I don't think "litany" is the word youre looking for....I could be wrong tho

[@jayred8636]

and what is this feeling that you're together within ?

[@haltorn2611]

Tbh I wish I was him

[@billybibbit9146]

What a poetic description

[@mattcav221]

there's something about elliott smith's music and lyrics that just moves me in a way that even the greats like the Beatles or Radiohead could never do

[@vivekwally7376]

Radiohead are great!

[@lounirs]

​@@vivekwally7376right!! They'll never be Elliott. But they're still pretty good

[@Graciefrance]

I Love the things conor oberst said about his music. "sometimes when you're not feeling good, you have to listen to really sad music like Elliott Smith's he wrote the sweetest, saddest, most gentle songs". Oberst also said he liked to "listen to Elliott Smith's songs when he couldn't find anyone to talk to on the phone" and thought that it was sad that, "through his music, Smith had the ability to answer feelings in others that he was unable to answer in himself". And I Love Elliott Smith.

[@fernsgospel7934]

At least some people understand how fucking amazing Elliott was. Speaking as another musician, he was a once-in-a-lifetime type. Doubt we'll see someone like him again. But at least he did as much as he could while he was here.

[@Rakkoma6]

Fern's Gospel this comment made me tear up. Elliott was magic. He was so heartbreakingly rare.

[@csspenab]

Because he's just so honest and heartfelt. His music is somewhat simple but it hits just right. A message straight aimed straight to the heart.

[@MattMacedo85]

Phoebe Bridgers

[@LickMyMusketBallsYankee]

He was only 34 when he died, but in his life he sang like a man that's much older than anyone alive today.

[@Dcrfreeman]

every since i was fourteen, elliott smith's music has always been there through the good times and the bad times. He's my main inspiration for everything I write and play.

[@camlyons5094]

He breaks my heart every day but somehow manages to put it back together. There will always be a piece missing. Love you forever Elliott

[@martinsmartini44]

❤️

[@misterb93]

How can a man from another country, who speaks a different language speak directly to me, behind of such beautiful words ? I love him. Thank you Elliott.

[@blargforgarg]

elliot smith was born in Nebraska

[@misterb93]

Daniel Siemens Yeah, Omaha, Nebraska. Right?

[@theaustinparishshow]

Daniel Siemens I think misterb93 is from a different country, lol. Making Elliott "from another country, who speak a different language" (:

[@blargforgarg]

Austin Parish that literally makes all the difference... whoops

[@misterb93]

hahaha...I'm from Brazil...

[@n0hara]

Elliotts story is probably one of the most heartbreaking stories I've heard

[@muscovy5000]

No one like him. I hope he knew how much he was adored.

[@kirbinthekrab]

um... no he didn't. He committed suicide.

[@muscovy5000]

That's not been determined according to the LAPD the case is still open.

[@kirbinthekrab]

yeah well, it's like that whole courtney love thing... nobody will be able to say 100% what happened. He was really depressed and you can hear it in the lyrics "the only piece of shit left is me" and stabbing yourself in the chest is a really self-loathing way to go. Also he was a heroine addict which would also explain the whole spelling his name wrong

[@vovindequasahi]

kirbinthekrab : He was murdered. His last song was "Suicide Machine" where he said that everyone was trying to make him into some suicide machine. Now why would write that? If you read the biography you will see that Steven was a showman first and foremost. He wasn't privately at all suicidal, and almost none of his lyrics portrayed his attitude.

[@Imabelieber66]

kirbinthekrab there was no trace of illegal drugs or alcohol in his body during his death. Do your research.

[@TatiArtes]

Sweet Elliot always saves me, but cuts me so deep. I love his music, and hope people finds peace with his art.

[@janetwebster5099]

we find peace with his music because it makes us feel less alone - the smart people the ones who feel too much always suffer - because we understand and are affected by the fragility of life......this is why we love him - because he understands what we are going through...Why? Because he went through the same feelings.....

[@MrBojangles788]

Tati Artes! I used to bask in my depression, 20 year old broke up with my girlfriend romantic depression, world was coming to an end, i was dying, took me about ten years to get over it, listening to a lot of elliot.for the 2 years i worked night shift, im coo now

[@lilgorgo]

@@MrBojangles788 33-35 now and still coo?

[@fsharp9585]

RIP ELLIOTT, You would’ve been 46 today. Your music lives strong in my heart. XO

[@niuka3398]

In OUR hearts

[@milesbandy2455]

Yyyrt A

[@milesbandy2455]

@@adeona2461 aaaatt y

[@milesbandy2455]

@@adeona2461 entry r

[@milesbandy2455]

@@niuka3398 ea

[@josephc8804]

One of the most deepest and naked songs I have ever heard. The sad thing is everything was clearly not okay.

[@kennygates1192]

As a huge Nick Drake fan, I don't know why I waited so long to get into Elliot Smith. This is amazing. Reminds me a lot of Things Behind The Sun.

[@lachlancahill1294]

Two of my favourite artists too

[@fogobrando]

I'm also a great fan of both

[@wiperblue962]

Same hereeee brooo…. I was so obsessed with nick drake since 12 years old, then trying to learn all of his song … (still am though) it « blocked »my ability to perceive elliott smith in a way, i think because nick drake was every thing to me… but now i’m totally obsessing over elliott smith’s music and thinking how the fuck i didn’t knew him earlier.. anyway they both are in my heart now the same, but feeling like elliott smith’s music was really a missing piece and that now the puzzle is complete if that make sense…

[@3m3m11]

It’s the other way around for me 😅

[@mikogale]

found them both when i was 14 or 15, pink moon is still one of the most important albums to me, ever, but elliott is the one i keep coming back to, again and again. he was a better songwriter than anyone i could ever name, and so consistently too it's crazy

[@isiltop2787]

The way he says `Everything's ok" sounds so sad indeed...

[@kicktheghost2974]

+Isil Top Yeah.

[@janetwebster5099]

he is saying that everything is totally not ever ok.....that pain will continue......he understands what you are feeling - that is why we love him so much

[@ummokay]

i wish he was still here with us

[@johnbrown6739]

+Lena Zhan How & when did he pass away?

[@ummokay]

+John Brown he passed away in 2004 I think and no one knows exactly how he died...you can search it up on the web

[@ummokay]

***** that's one theory

[@blueberry3674]

+Lena Zhan October 21st 2003. (We have just passed the 12th annv. ) Stabbed twice in the heart. Commonly believed to be suicide; but never proven. Many (myself included) believe it to have been a murder. See justiceforelliottsmith.tumblr.com/ for more info.

[@johnbrown6739]

Janet Webster I don't know anything about him as a person or a musician, but it seems like there would be a hundred easier ways of going about suicide. Sounds like murder to me...

[@buddico4]

Elliott seriously saves me

[@billybibbit9146]

Me too

[@ShaiUI]

elliott's an extroverted introvert. a lot of his songs are about being alone but he was always surrounded with people.

[@nickcraciun]

Wish he was still producing these amazingly beautiful tracks .... Rest easy Elliott

[@richardallen6066]

Missing you Elliot, don't worry, you aren't missing out on much this side of the ether, the 90's were way better. RIP you sad legend.

[@HillsSilent]

Everything's okay, I'm looking for you now Down here by the bay, Where the water pounds Up against the wall, That I'm coming to Because I can't stay away from you, I don't need no satisfaction And I don't take just because I can, Sometimes I get a strong impression That you just don't understand, That kind of man... Such a potent song, this is one of his best though he has so many great songs - he never wrote a bad one & I've delved deeply into just about everything he touched.

[@kscoolhatch]

The way he bends that high note with his voice is hauntingly beautiful and always gives me chills..... i listen to this song when everything is definitely not okay.

[@jonathan401]

Dude knew how double track vocals.

[@brittanybaerlocher2231]

+jonathan401 I've tried replicating it so many times, i can never get it just right

[@justinmoegling8710]

I know right

[@julianneparris4654]

More than double 🖤

[@peachespulaski5981]

Damn I was thinking the same

[@garrettblochlinger9631]

Yeah buddy

[@b.j.3620]

I just found a very good friend. His art is his company, let's enjoy it together.

[@elscraze]

saved my life. thank you elliott.

[@xdbox6092]

I use to like Pretty Mark K (Other Version) moar but this version has really grown on me. Especially the chorus part where two ES voices overlap each other. Simply beautiful.

[@ericcardens5879]

I just got out of jail, and I feel lost, smith comforts that feeling.

[@purpwe]

How are you today?

[@PhilipDrakeMusic]

Elliott wrote such amazing songs. Simply amazing.

[@mymayapapaya]

In almost all his songs he does harmony too. There are a few exceptions but I think it's him in this song.

[@Berniewahlbrinck]

It's definitely him!

[@ceebee491]

I love Elliotts music. It lifts me up like no other music. The chords, inflections, his voice! I wish I could write just one song as good as his stuff.. I'd die a happy man !

[@songsthatarecatchy]

does anyone else realize just how important this song is?

[@songsthatarecatchy]

Guess not. Lmao

[@stegbo]

I do. I used to listen to this on repeat while driving around at night. That was around 13 years ago. One thing I’m really curious about though is how this song has 2+ million views… way more than almost all of his officially released stuff 🖤

[@songsthatarecatchy]

I'm still here.

[@thrashtronaut999]

@@songsthatarecatchyi realize it my brother, elliot knew something powerful about the supernatural order of this life, my mission will be to carry the torch, carry it father than my hero’s, he’s my hero, i hope you’re still here with me.

[@songsthatarecatchy]

​@@thrashtronaut999 I'm struggling, and I'm still here. I just made it to 35.... past the age Elliott was when he passed on from this world.... Some days I want to give up. Other days.... Well.... Everything's okay....

[@sergiuner9639]

Everything's okay Walks along the dock With some sailor's pay Shoved down in his sock Everything's okay With some little boy in blue Who don't know you like I do Everything's okay Took him back to town Well, I didn't get paid today So I'm in the lost and found And I wonder if that clown Knows just what to do What to say and what not to BoyWithUke 'Toxic' Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified BoyWithUke 'Toxic' Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified The pretty words that you whispered Maybe I misunderstood Somebody's not paying attention What they promised and their word isn't good Everything's okay I'm looking for you now Down here by the bay Where the water pounds Up against the wall That I'm coming to Because I can't stay away from you I don't need no satisfaction And I don't take just because I can Sometimes I get a strong impression That you just don't understand That kind of man Everything's okay I can see your face Down there in the waves Painted and erased But I'm told it's just The reflection of the moon A big fake resembling you I'm going to go down in the water And fill my mouth up full of sand And I'll be waiting still impatient With my dead imagination While you're with some other man Everything's okay I'll be with you soon I'm walking out to place My arms around the moon Yeah, I'll be with you soon Just as soon as I pay I'll walk across the water Everything's okay Walk on the water Everything's okay

[@jbcollins82]

❤

[@songsthatarecatchy]

15k likes..... Wow... Elliott is timeless.

[@writersherlock]

I love you, Elliott Smith.

[@Kings_Crossing]

It's pretty Ironic, I have to pretend and act like everything is okay these days, for my own sanity, because if I let the melancholy and sadness get a hold of me I will get really bad anxiety attacks for days on end.. Years ago I would listen to this and fall in love with the sadness, now it's just a mess but I keep coming back still.

[@cittafelice4733]

my perfect soundtrack when I'm feeling lost and heart-broken. Larga vida Elliott, miss u forever

[@kayqueenbeanz]

I know this was uploaded a long time ago, but I just wanted to say how happy I am to have found elliott. I wish he was still here, his music has inspired me to get back at it as a musician. I played again for the first time in a long time last week.

[@janetwebster5099]

if i would have found him in 2004 not 2014 my life would have been so much better - i feel you

[@isadoreducasse9822]

My buddy's brother lived a few houses down from Elliott Smith in LA. "From a Basement on the Hill" takes its name from that street in LA. I was going to see him at All Tomorrow 's Parties right before his passing happened.

[@AnaJulia-wo1sh]

Sou brasileira ee amoo Elliott Smith me faz sentiir uma paz com as suas musicas❤❤

[@igorsanmartin7654]

I'm really fkcdkup, Me and my ex girlfriend broke up after 7 years. 8 months are passed and I'm going down, therapy doesn't help, covid make the things even worse, I don't have any friends, the only thing that I have for me now is Elliott's song and this line hit me hard: While you're with some other man , Everything's okay. Hope to see Elliott soon as possible, Stay strong everyone.

[@bringoujelqings4078]

Jesus

[@bringoujelqings4078]

I'm glad I'm. Not alone

[@Matthew-ko3me]

I am sorry for you, hope everything will become good and you'll be fine stay strong, greetings from russia

[@nbarq5421]

Don't give up

[@willneale2002]

You're being watched over don't give up hope friend.

[@deSadetheImpaler]

I miss him terribly

[@spacefacedchillah]

so whispery and melodic. elliott's music makes me feel warm inside.

[@writingthemoment]

i miss you elliott, always

[@toribbit36]

This song reminds me of a depression I felt.... it was like I couldn't feel anything, like I wasn't happy or sad..... I hated not feeling emotion or human....It really sucks

[@sweaq123]

Seriously, we need this on Spotify. I need it.

[@Jess_1999]

It’s probably not on it because this song has no label attached to it.

[@randabibblia8231]

pretty mary k other version is on Spotify, and while they're not the same they're very similar and I'm not sure which one i like more

[@JamesJones-od2ns]

@@randabibblia8231 personally I think pretty Mary k is better lyrically and the audio is cleaner, but I know what you mean

[@asa.8691]

@@JamesJones-od2ns I prefer this cuz I don’t really count audio quality and I prefer the melody over lyrics a little more

[@mariamman]

My heart is warmer than the sun right now

[@tracksuitjim]

elliott was such an amazing song writer. he explains how i feel better than most artists.

[@francy150207]

@ALeonardoA116 People who kill themselves paradoxically are people who love life much easier. Elliott was injured irreversibly in its infancy, the pain has always accompanied. But at the same time, the person who was, which is really beyond the wounds, is a person deeply human, intelligent, sensible, emotional, sweet, generous. Elliott loved words, loved to express himself, communicate, excite others and himself. For this he could not tolerate that his childhood was fouled forever.

[@TheMeganExperience]

He reminds me so much of Nick Drake who also met an early fate. Equally beautiful, equally tragic.

[@brittanybaerlocher2231]

+stephen man jim croce was lost too young as well

[@carolngeo]

+stephen man not sure what gives you the impression he was doing "really well" around the time he died.

[@MrLuckybeast13]

+stephen man You don't start just feeling better the second you come off drugs. Those first few months are hard for any addict. Elliott was using drugs as a crutch, and life is difficult to readjust to without that crutch. I'm kinda baffled you consider someone who killed themselves by stabbing their own stomach was doing really well around the time they died.

[@sillygirlb]

+Goat C. Exactly. The first year after getting sober (especially coming off opiates) is hard but the first few months is excruciating. It's hard not to think about killing yourself at that time. That's why so many people relapse. Your brain is lacking the chemicals it needs to be healthy because you've replaced your natural chemicals with synthetic ones. Depression is an understatement.

[@janetwebster5099]

+sillygirlb thats why for some it may be best to stay on methadone - forever if need be....

[@andrewwabik6185]

What sucks is that everything wasn’t okay for Elliot. Not at all. But at least he left us some good music. I’m not religious, but I do believe in an afterlife. He’s in no way, shape, or form in hell. I only hope he’s getting good rest.

[@kevinlong4657]

You can tell this was recorded pretty late in his career. I wouldn't be surprised if this was intended what become the final album, along with stickman and maybe from a poisoned well. His voice sounds a lot different. Life did a number on him in 2001 thats for sure. Still made the most amazing music up to the very end. Best musician ever to live.

[@annienoelle4964]

I love Elliott Smith so much!!!! His music is so inspiring! I wish he was still alive.

[@subterreanhighrise]

That ending ... I'm lost for words. It's sad and beautiful and somehow uplifting. This is far more than music.

[@imbuffysummers]

This song describes everything so perfectly..

[@critter7052]

RIP Elliot, thanks for all the great music and memories!

[@evanmorrow1234]

Never heard of this guy before today. After listening to a couple of his tunes I feel like smashing my guitar , throwing it off the deck....and hanging myself from same...

[@gracierose5179]

evan morrow Well don't you could be another Elliott.

[@evanmorrow1234]

Gracie Rose I hope I don't.....I like my guitars and hanging is my least favorite of all methods of suicide...Thank you for your concern...

[@adriennepilon8481]

He didn't hang himself, fyi.

[@steenbeanl7170]

So haunting..and what a gifted songwriter🙂

[@newchance5235]

my mind goes on a trip when he starts to sing....

[@beekats]

even knowing the meaning of this song it honestly just makes me feel better hearing him sing everything’s okay

[@jumpingspider9]

The older I get , the more serious everything is.

[@DillonBolding]

When you need someone to tell you everything's okay, it comforts your heart.

[@alantipert5142]

I don't think everything is okay in this song. It sounds to me like a girl he loved wanted someone else (who might have been more successful) but didn't have the heart to tell him, and being the lightning rod for pain that he is, Elliott found out anyway, watched them together, then drowned himself. In the song, I mean.

[@nonh8nsk8r]

Alan Tipert I'm wondering if he's talking about heroin. He can't get away from it. He prostitutes himself to sailors in the dock for money for another hit. That kind of stuff.

[@kicktheghost2974]

+Alan Tipert Yeah, I think that's the literal narrative of the song, though I can't say I'm completely certain even about that. I the song is multifaceted in it's meaning, but I've stopped puzzling over it, because, to me, Elliott's music is mostly about the emotion behind the songs, rather than the meaning.

[@EnidBorealis]

If you need someone to bring you up, sorry but Elliott is NOT the person to listen to.

[@threebythestreet]

R.I.P. Elliott. You didn't want to die. I hate Jessica chiba. And I hate how your friends go around telling people that you were suicidal and unstable. You deserved better.

[@jennifermariedylanjosephwe1345]

So beautiful and precious. Finer than gold, diamonds and rubies.

[@danielchristopher4155]

"A sailors pay shoved down his sock" It means alcohol money, because you know the stereotype of Drinking like a sailor. I love his metaphors in his lyrics.

[@davidboguzes9576]

Elliott...it's hard for me to listen to him.... painful to think what might of been. Jesus this guy was talented..

[@insanejuggler2219]

I just want to fade away

[@irishshamrock6162]

Yeah you alive

[@alexhated4loving]

"A big fake resembling you" I miss and love you, Elliott.

[@marias.775]

Chilling. His music really hits the soul.

[@ericwarheim]

Everybody just shut up trying to find some "dark twisted artistic" reason for this song. Its simply about un-requited love...period. One of the most painful states of existence..loving someone who doesnt love themselves let alone you.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

2019 Almost all of Elliott's lyrics are deep as philosophy and disturbing as psychology.

[@usssanjacinto1]

I first was introduced to him and his music when I watched Good Will hunting. Ever since I 've been a fan and his music has helped me through so many things.

[@tompittsdrums]

this is my lovely elliott secret. i love this with a passion.

[@kesoqvlividze7031]

I had a terrible day.. my thoughts were gray and blurry.. I felt like a failure.. I was a failure.. but.. this song embraced me.. I guess my words are messy.. but I, myself, was a mess today.. but that too shall pass.. and everything will be okay.. everything's okay..

[@mymayapapaya]

I hope you’re feeling better today

[@kesoqvlividze7031]

@@mymayapapaya thank you.. 💛 I'm okay.. and tomorrow will be much better..

[@Bloodlesstiger]

This song was for every body that understood his pain

[@Snaffle]

this song works perfect with the warmness of a summer day in nature

[@HalfLifeOfHumanity]

I never noticed the silly soft singing at the end of the recording til now. Every song he wrote was like a museum full of wild and unexpected things with nooks and hideaways you don't find until years later. But they were there the whole time.

[@brendanhill810]

Its really good man, I think it hits home harder than Pretty Mary K

[@sbduman]

when elliott says everything's okay STOP, ABORT WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND START THINKING A SOLUTION FOR EVERYTHING

[@tonywhitburn]

When Elliott says everything’s okay, you know everything is not okay at all.

[@jozefscott4935]

only just arriving at my first elliott smith full on phase but i think this one has to be the most beautiful i heard

[@TheClique86]

Elliott was apparantly recyclying a lot of old recordings during the Basement sessions. He must have really liked the title Pretty Mary K, used it for the other song on Figure 8, and while messing around with this one, just renamed it. I don't have both recordings present, but I would not be surprised if he just recorded vocals and tweeked the song over the original Pretty Mary K" recording like he did a lot of at the time

[@toastedalien1389]

I love elliott... I knew a girl named E who loved elliot but never made sense to me because to me, she's what were talking about.... everythings ok

[@justadev____7232]

Thank you for always making me feel okay Elliot. No more suffering my friend

[@OfemiK]

glad to find this beautiful song

[@cynthiaguerrero8156]

When I listen to him , I feel a little less alone .

[@ludmilamargera4695]

Cette musique me fait rêver et me transporte à chaque fois..

[@Hei2enberg]

and that's is sweet. Me just a fleeting relief..

[@Valandilz0r]

The harmony is definitely him on this one.

[@nicoi2759]

This is just sadly beautiful ❤️❤️

[@_bung3x_]

i want to think this got turned into memory lane

[@mymayapapaya]

Pretty Mary K

[@efecapac7530]

des mélodies & une voix simplement pure....je découvre avec émotion Elliott Smith....