Elliott Smith - Waltz #2 (XO) - (Live)

[@pwnytown8418]

Rest in peace angel.

[@hardfolk]

my favorite performance of this song :)

[@matthewodell9129]

I think this is Elliott's manum opus. Nothing else describes depression and suicide as appropriately as 'I'm here today, and expected to stay on- and on- and on. I'm tired... I'm tired.' That's one of the most powerful lines I've ever heard. And I actually prefer these early lyrics better than what ended up on the album, although here he still says 'Still going strong' instead of 'Where we belong'. I wish I understood the symbolism of 'the substitute scene'. I think maybe he's talking about his stepfather, and how his mom is still with him, but then 'where we belong' wouldn't make sense. Anyone know?

[@benjaminposer593]

I felt like depression/drugs can make everything unreal and surreal. Perhaps a substitute scene

[@natemekis3959]

His mom was a substitute teacher I read, but also his abusive stepfather was a substitute for a loving father.

[@joecooi22]

One of the rare performances where he sings "I love you...Mom" instead of "XO, Mom"

[@yesmamnosir7997]

I had never noticed it. Glad you had the top comment so I could catch on. 🙏

[@jj80808]

It makes me so sad man

[@elieelis6814]

I love him, what a beauty he was

[@Topspin89]

He was gorgeous!

[@danron800]

that's bone chilling

[@rhi1989]

I love this video, it has both the rare 'I love you, mom' and 'he knows the lines but he cant sing the tune'

[@davesvens8697]

❤

[@oblivion2967]

💔

[@VoidHereICome]

2:56

[@paulsportal1720]

Great performance aside from idiots talking while he’s playing.