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Elliott Smith was an American singer-songwriter and musician, acclaimed for his emotionally raw lyrics and distinctive melodic style. His music, often centered around themes of introspection and melancholy, gained a dedicated cult following. He influenced a generation of indie musicians and remains celebrated for his poignant songwriting. Here are 83 of his quotes:

I could make you satisfied in everything you do, All your secret wishes could right now be coming true And be forever with my poisoned arms Around you. No one's gonna fool around with us. (Elliott Smith)
The first time I saw you I knew it would never last I'm not half what I wish I was I'm so angry I don't think it'll ever pass And I was bad news for you just because I never meant to hurt you. View quote
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I'm looking at a hand full of broken plans, and I'm tired of playing it down, you just want her to do anything to you, there ain't nothing you won't allow, you wake up in the middle of the night, from a dream you won't remember flashing on like a cop's light, you say she's waiting and I know what for, the white lady loves you more**The White Lady Loves You More. View quote
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"I'm sorry you seem so stung,and I'm sorry you feel you have to hold your tonguewhen you're so pretty and smart. View quote
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They took your life apart And called your failures art They were wrong, though They won't know 'Til tomorrow. View quote
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Bored in a role, but he can't stop Standing up to sit back down, and lose the one thing found. Spinning the world like a toy top 'till there's a ghost in every town. View quote
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What I used to be will pass away, and then you'll see That all I want now is happiness for you and me. View quote
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My mama told me 'baby stay cleanthere's no in between.'but all you ladies and you gentlemen,between is all you've ever seen or been. View quote
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The first true love that folded at the slightest touch, brought down like an old hotel, people digging through the rubble for things they can resell. View quote
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London Bridge is safe and sound No matter what you keep repeating Nothing's gonna drag me down To a death that's not worth cheating. View quote
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She appears composed So she is, I suppose Who can really tell? She shows no emotion at all Stares into space like a dead china doll. (Elliott Smith)
This is the place where time reverses. Dead men talk to all the pretty nurses. Instruments shine on a silver trayDon't let me get carried away. View quote
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I just wanted to move out of Portland to do something. View quote
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There's always that argument to make - that you're in better company historically if people don't understand what you're doing. View quote
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Well, I try not to think about the general public since I have no idea what the general public is and I don't think anybody does. View quote
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It was kind of ridiculous to carry it up to a certain point and then drop the ball or the bomb, like quitting the band right after we had signed to Virgin. View quote
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I was trying to do the same thing that I always do which is make an interesting record. View quote
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I wondered if I would talk about drug use. But I guess, why hide it? View quote
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My girlfriend at the time convinced me to send these songs to Cavity Search. When they wanted to put out my record I was totally shocked. View quote
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It touches on drug use. I got caught up in that for almost two years. View quote
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But I was also doing odd jobs around Portland, like spreading gravel and transplanting bamboo trees. (Elliott Smith)
The band's filter, but playing live is a lot of fun. View quote
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You turned white, like a saintBut I'm tired of dancing on a pot of gold......Flecked paint. View quote
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"Here come your pride and joyThe comic little drunk you call your boy,Making everybody smile. View quote
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Gimme one good reason not to do it(because we love you), so do it. View quote
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Occupation: American Musician
Born: August 6, 1969
Died: October 21, 2003
Quotes count: 83
Wikipedia: Elliott Smith

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