Coast To Coast by Elliott Smith - Lyrics and Translation

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Coast To Coast

Elliott Smith

Coast To Coast

Song byElliott Smith

in AlbumFrom A Basement On The Hill

(Pushy, preachy)

Last stop for a resolution

End of the line, is it confusion?

So go, go see what's there for you

Nothing new, nothing new for you to use

I've got no new act to amuse you

I've got no desire to use you, you know

But anything that I could do

Would never be good enough for you

If you can't help it then just leave it alone

Leave it alone

Yeah, just forget it

It's really easy

I believe I'll forget it too

Still you're keeping me around

'Til I finally drag us both down

Pulling feathers out of your hat

Yes I believe that's where it's at

You belong tagging along

And I belong in your zoo

So I wait for your confirmation

That you're never gonna use your starting gun

Unless it's me it sounds like being him just wasn't that much fun

Anything that I could do

Would never be good enough for you

If you can't help it then just leave it alone

Leave me alone

Yeah, just forget it

It's really easy

I'll just forget it too

Coast to coast

I'll do what I can so you can be what you do

Coast to coast

I'll do everything I can so you can be what you do

Coast to coast

Circuit rider comes every fifth Sunday

Oh my lord, I fell asleep one day

Anything that I could do

Is there anything that I could do

That someone doesn't do for you

That someone didn't do for you

That I've already done for you

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

The song 'Coast To Coast' by Elliott Smith delves into the themes of inner turmoil, struggles with mental health, and a search for meaning and connection. Elliott Smith's poignant lyrics often touch on feelings of isolation and the desire to escape from personal demons, making 'Coast To Coast' a reflective journey through his own struggles. Key moments in the song include lines that evoke a sense of longing and desperation, highlighting the emotional depth and complexity of Smith's experience.