Elliott Smith - Pictures Of Me (from Either/Or)

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Check out this rare live footage of Elliott's 1999 New Year's Eve performance at The Knitting Factory: kzbin.info/aero/PL6KwzgIePF4Dy7347Om6Ijcsr4vh6JJjP

[@cjbforever]

Y’a d la qq

[@BHAKTIBROPHY]

I photographed Elliott for Option mag upon the release of this album. What a beautiful man... he was so kind and, after breaking through his shyness, incredibly funny. God, I loved his smile.

[@salchaos]

He must have been a unique individual. A genius, I would say.

[@BM-yr1lc]

BHAKTI BROPHY he's absolutely gorgeous when he smiles

[@giangarciamusic]

elliott has the prettiest smile.

[@opheliajade1986]

@@BM-yr1lc for sure

[@jahread3322]

he was a beautiful man...its si easy to see from out here, but that feeling of sickness, the knee jerk cringe when you let your guard down and slipped up, letting a thought of yourself creep in just long enough to snap you back into defense with a shudder and a cringe. the dreadful feeling alone makes working to forget worth not having to remember. shit sux

[@appleswithsauce4412]

2:45 "So sick and tired of all these pictures of me" *Picture goes away*

[@oddmuch6267]

appleswithsauce i love you

[@appleswithsauce4412]

I love you too, person!

[@songanhguitar]

i love you fellows life-form

[@corro100]

Dear Terrestrians, I admire you!

[@giangarcia3364]

I wonder if this was done on purpose. If so, I consider it a tribute to Elliott's demands, which is nice.

[@Missjunebugfreak]

It's safe to say that Elliott Smith has one of my favorite voices of all time.

[@morpeko_morpe25]

❤

[@Braleven]

One of the best songs on the album, doesn't get enough attention.

[@alexberry9272]

+Braleven You like two of my favorite artists :) This whole album is amazing I can't help but listen to the whole thing when I hear one song, they all go hand in hand.

[@ryanrutledge8968]

Is that an Eyedea profile picture

[@alexberry9272]

Rian Rutledge Indeed.

[@calabiyau9269]

It's hard to agree when you could say that about every single song on that album. Angeles is the best song, but Rose Parade is the one that needs more attention.

[@paulaboncompagniludovisi9900]

+art garfunkel it varies from which kind of song people like and were raised on listening. Rose parade's undoubtedly good, but I don't know, if you get the context of Elliott's life and struggles, my opinion's that this song fits so much more into his story and pain. This is one of the best songs of the album for me too.

[@themorningimage]

Still have yet to find someone who matches the nuances in his music. While his song structure resembles that of the Beatles (and perhaps Nirvana too), it is without question that his knowledge of musical theory adds almost a jazzy touch to his work. This music has helped me so much in the last year of my life. I owe you one, Elliott. Thank you for inspiring me.

[@AndrewSavedbyJesus]

Love the Beatles influence on his songs but he is able to make it his own and so original. A true genius, to say the least. Just like the ones you mentioned and ahead of his time and gone before it too.

[@Keiran19]

I love the music you've been making lately, very Elliot Smith-ish. It's good to know you like Nirvana too, they're my favorite!

[@MorgansTrainClips]

Kurt Cobain and Elliott Smith are my two inspirations for life

[@aaronelliottmusic]

+ Nick Drake I'd say

[@mrlukeygify]

alex g

[@natalieberanova6250]

Probably the most beautiful song I've ever heard...

[@antidepressantscale4675]

My favorite thing is when Elliott bursts into songs like at 0:53 it sounds so confident

[@zachhiggins1668]

Like shifting into a higher gear, awesome dynamic

[@Keiran19]

Lyrics : Start, stop and start Stupid acting smart Flirting with the flicks You say, "It's just for kicks." You'll be the victim of your own dirty tricks You got yourself to tease and displease Doors swinging wide You walked in to hide Looking at your feet Failure's complete Saw you and me on the coin-op TV Frozen in fear every time we appear [Chorus] I'm not surprised at all and really, why should I be? See nothing wrong See nothing wrong So sick and tired of all these pictures of me Completely wrong Totally wrong [Verse 2] Go walking by Here come another guy Jailer who sells personal hells Who'd like to see me down on my fucking knees Everybody's dying just to get the disease Hey, hey, hey, hey [Chorus] I'm not surprised at all and really, why should I be? See nothing wrong See nothing wrong So sick and tired of all these pictures of me Completely wrong Totally wrong I'm not surprised at all and really, why should I be? See nothing wrong See nothing wrong So sick and tired of all these pictures of me Oh, everybody's dying just to get the disease Everybody's dying just to get the disease Everybody's dying just to get the disease

[@letitbeknown8126]

R. I. P. Elliot Smith. A truly underrated musician gone way too soon😳

[@gracekane4800]

Beautifully written..

[@UncleAnaesthesia]

Elliott songs are so tragic, beautiful, complex in their presentation to be simple and straightforward. So much self hate

[@oscardavidfigueroa432]

The lyrics describe someone who is frustrated with their current situation. The singer is observing someone who seems to be acting in a fake or insincere manner, flirting for the sake of it and playing games. The singer sees them on a coin-op TV and feels that the person is causing themselves to fail. The singer is also frustrated with the constant images of themselves that they see and feels that they are constantly being portrayed wrongly. The lyrics also describe someone who is selling personal hells and wants to see the singer on their knees, and the singer feels that everyone is just trying to get a disease. The overall

[@wxwaxone]

Was at recent concert with Kimbra (of Somebody That I Used To Know fame) as the opening act, and I couldn’t figure out whose music hers reminded me of. I finally realized to my surprise that it was Elliott Smith. Something about the way she keeps changing each song as it goes along.

[@inrepairagain]

This song encapsulates to me the unfortunate self-doubt that Elliott experienced in spite of his brilliance. In the parlance of today it would likely be said that he suffered from Imposter Syndrome. His music was incredible despite everything he went through in life.

[@killatay2818]

This guy always makes me ask how 1 individual could have so much musical genius?!

[@brrnay]

love you elliott.

[@jamesheath7601]

My favourite track in the album

[@kevinreuter8811]

A great song will always fit with your life in any moment!

[@kth333]

not when im beating my meat

[@blakeholland4948]

When Smith went Electric it was about as epic as when Dylan did it imo...God what a genius!

[@zenaidagutierrez9243]

"… totally wrong..." those pictures of me! -oh my, this is my song!

[@haybirdlynn1456]

love the lyrics and instrumentals.

[@chocolate37131]

Is it just me, or does his voice get insanely hot at 3:18 when he says "Oh, everybody's dying just to get the disease" the first time?? I love his voice already, but it sounds different in a cute boys

[@oddmuch6267]

Natalia lmao im gay for this guy and only him

[@dog3293]

Safe to say if he were still living I would hold him dearly

[@percussi0ngun]

i wholeheartedly agree with you man

[@jamesheath7601]

Genius ❤️

[@nicolaiacona8440]

Ti amo elliott, un grandissimo bacio ovunque tu sia!

[@sofiasabbi9846]

Esse álbum é maravilhoso❤

[@rockz7562]

mano conheci ele hj e to gostando muito

[@bitten1406]

@@rockz7562 espero que não tenha esquecido dele a essa altura

[@rockz7562]

@@bitten1406 dois anos depois esse álbum continua me acompanhando

[@cristianlorhan]

@@rockz7562 belo gosto musical meus camaradas

[@nikki-qb7iq]

you say it's just for kicks... you'll be the victim of your own dirty tricks.

[@JevaisaNY]

Fucking ace song!

[@davidstahl6152]

Un grand de la musicale...parti trop tôt, hélas !

[@Jus10Giraffney]

Elliott is like an incredible combination of the Beatles, John Prine, and Neil Young

[@nic-ci_66-77]

ALTERA HISTORIA DU ROCK 🧡 Playlist 11

[@spirit994nnn7]

oh god..nostalgiaaaaaa....life..

[@mariamonavalientelardero5691]

Hahaha watched this because it's in his 3rd list of favorite music. My crush is really something huh Hahaha. I find him so cute listening to this kind of music.

[@roiybenkel682]

Start stop and start Stupid acting smart Flirting with the flicks You say it's just for kicks You'll be the victim of your own dirty tricks You got yourself to tease and displease Doors swinging wide You walked in to hide Looking at your feet Failure's complete Saw you and me on the coin-op TV Frozen in fear every time we appear I'm not surprised and really, why should I be? See nothing wrong See nothing wrong So sick and tired of all these pictures of me Completely wrong Totally wrong Go walking by Here come another guy Jailer who sells personal hells Who'd like to see me down on my fucking knees Everybody's dying just to get the disease Hey hey hey hey I'm not surprised and really, why should I be? See nothing wrong See nothing wrong So sick and tired of all these pictures of me Completely wrong Totally wrong I'm not surprised and really, why should I be? See nothing wrong See nothing wrong So sick and tired of all these pictures of me Oh everybody's dying just to get the disease Everybody's dying just to get the disease Everybody's dying just to get the disease

[@Ballhestick]

i-take-my-33-years-this-summer-it's-special....i-love-this-guy

[@yuric4311]

alex nico at 34 years will you die like elliott?

[@Ballhestick]

yuri califano probably

[@juantan1299]

Yep this is going on my playlist of songs that aren’t about gender dysphoria but I act like it’s about gender dysphoria

[@stella-vu8vh]

I'm sorry you have a playlist of songs for that. I hope however you exist in this world that you find a way to do it that works for you and brings you peace, comfort, joy, and most importantly: a sense of being you without any concern given to your outward presentation. No matter how important clothing is to you and your experience and expression of gender, i just can't wait until 25 years from now when being a non binary trans person is as socially accepted as being a gay man or a lesbian woman. I personally am not trans, but i am agender, and it's exhausting having everybody assume that i'm wearing dresses in 85 degree summer heat to "make a statement", like no, i just don't like shorts. But i mostly hope you get to a better place soon. Accept and forgive yourself and be the person you need to yourself, if you aren't already.

[@OhGodWhatIsThisAah]

@@stella-vu8vh ✌️🤟✊

[@tamagocho]

My fucking knees¡!!! Noo!

[@darbirhian]

Amazing artist and so tortured. So tragic :(

[@VinceHaaz]

I found this song in an old notebook.. I know it from an old KZbin video but can't remember which one. Someone, help?

[@ryanhughes2459]

Just go to bed lol

[@deanmiller3151]

fantastic xxDean

[@KappuccinoDLXE]

Sounds a lot like george Harrison from blue jay way

[@kevtruth]

Cool song. Good Video

[@ryanhughes2459]

Why all the elliott smith cosplay???

[@DrawtheCurtains]

It's funny, really - this sounds like The Beatles, but the lyrics are the complete antithesis of them.

[@vanrock6754]

Find this song while I'm in a dark place, guess I would help me, to kill me I guess

[@PanthersForce]

So sick and tired of all these pictures of memes !!!!!!

[@AndrewSavedbyJesus]

This should be the anti facebook song

[@Sozwald001]

I m in love with a dead man :(

[@mickeyg8675]

have you heard the radio in south florida? miami/fort lauderdale? now there's stupid music. this song is like a beetles hit from a different century, imho

[@limitlist]

don't listen to idiots down there, this is what music is supposed to sound like...

[@mickeyg8675]

harmonicsa

[@brandonwright719]

pictures of me

[@stella-vu8vh]

stop listening to the radio they never have anything good on unless it's a college run station

[@johnnywoodmusic]

Was Elliott a Kurt Cobain; Did the hurt create the great music?

[@danielcrisantos4205]

handsome

[@gawdfatherr]

Led Zeppelin influence

[@danh4724]

+gawdfatherr How so?

[@calumf1125]

gawdfatherr Beatles influence

[@KitchenJames]

bob marley and pink Floyd influences 420 blaze it dudes peace out

[@claytonhawken5631]

This song is totally Nick Drake

[@ineededanewname8885]

Justin Bieber is the obvious inspiration.

[@deadbabyjokes5319]

kill rock starts killed elliott . nice name

[@laughingraven6219]

Rockstars built the coffin dreamworks nailed it shut

[@deadbabyjokes5319]

@@laughingraven6219 hey idk what is that i dk what is kill rockstart but they killed him

[@jeremyguglielmo6312]

@@deadbabyjokes5319 DreamWorks, they make films, I'm sure you've seen plenty from them.

[@mandamadrid3077]

Is this The New Contemporary Christian Music of some sort.?..😏 Jazzy says "Mom can we give this song a rest"😄 You know can't really decide what Has more of a Sudden Impact to Kill...Corona/Love BOTH. Let me rephrase Which would you choose.. Survive Corona, Gamble the Risk of love ....? Die suddenly, kill u slowly with Reality.?...💔...? Everyone Participating 👏 Someone would always say to me "The world is going to become ugly , nothing you ever seen before, and the closest ones to u will be the ones who will hurt you more than imagined" I heard it way to often, for some reason it hit me with such a Uncertain Feeling, I could never really Pinpoint at the time... Now I know why it strike me a lil Deeper than it should . I am not owed anything As I seen. Put my Faith in God cause the real world hurts. 🎵 This world is not My home🤲👑

[@peytonkendricks8237]

you are not in a while back and the rest is history is the only one that I am a very nice of the

[@kevinthomas4180]

"Everybody's dying just to get the disease". Yes, we are all depressed Elliott, don't rub it in.

[@leenz8147]

I'm quite sure the disease would be "fame" in this context?

[@troywellingtonsmith3215]

@@leenz8147 It's the sickness unto death

[@LickMyMusketBallsYankee]

@@troywellingtonsmith3215 Well the song had been interpreted as a disdain for fame and misrepresentation by the media. So I would go with "disease" being fame.

[@benjaminhomsher1959]

you;ll be the victim of your own dirty tricks

[@otoyana]

Today a human with good taste made a comment on this beautiful song.

[@LiveAtColo]

#picturesofme

[@Fezziwig123]

Completely wrong! Totally wrong!

[@lk-music]

...is it the singing style or some kind of chorus effect on the vocal? It just sounds flat/out of tune... ... or is it just an unmelodic/monotonic tune??

[@bearsofmahogany3373]

He double tracks his vocal recordings a lot of time maybe that’s what your hearing

[@Zappa943]

Awful album.

[@asa.8691]

How so

[@Awkwardmarie]

You have a terrible taste in music.

[@zonavalley343]

Awful opinion

[@비정한세상]

Pictures of me 내 사진들 start, stop and start 시작해, 멈춰 다시 시작해 stupid acting smart 교활하게 행동하는 바보 flirting with the flicks 채찍으로 후려갈기는 놀이 you say it's just for kicks 너는 그게 그저 즐거움을 위한 것이라고 했지 you'll be the victim of your own dirty tricks 너는 너 자신의 더러운 속임수에 당하고 말거야 you got yourself to tease and displease 너는 스스로 너자신을 괴롭고 기분나쁘게 했어 doors swinging wide 넓게 흔들리는 문짝 you walked in to hide 너는 숨으려고 들어가 looking at your feet 네 발을 쳐다봐 failure's complete 실패는 완결되었어 saw you and me on the coin-op tv 동전넣는 TV에서 너와 나의 모습을 봤어 frozen in fear every time we appear 우리 자신이 나올 때마다, 공포에 얼어붙은채로 I'm not surprised at all and really, why should I be 난 전혀 놀라지 않아, 왜 그래야겠어? see nothing wrong, see nothing wrong 봐, 잘못된게 전혀 없어, 잘못된 것이 없는데 so sick and tired of all these pictures of me 이 모든 내 사진들이 너무 역겨워 completely wrong, totally wrong 완전히 틀렸어. 완벽하게 틀렸어. go walking by 옆으로 걸어지나가 here come another guy 다른 남자가 다가온다 jailer who sells personal hells 개인용 지옥을 파는 교도관 who'd like to see me down on my fucking knees 누가 무릎꿇고 있는 빌어먹을 나를 쳐다나 봐주겠어? everybody's dying just to get the disease 모든 이들은 그저 병에 걸리기 위해 죽어가 hey hey hey hey 헤이헤이헤이헤이

[@mariamman]

lamazi lamazi lamazi

[@emuhlee1029]

im litterly tired of my pictures

[@RideTheSkies]

Actually hate looking at my pictures in retrospect so can relate

[@retinarental1603]

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