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No Name #1

Elliott Smith

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No Name #1

at a party he was waiting

looking kind of spooky and withdrawn

like he could be underwater

the mighty mother with her hundred arms

swept all aside

i hate to walk behind other people's ambition

i saw you waiting

saint like

with your warning

leave alone

you don't belong here

he got nervous

started whistling

every thought a ricochet

did you notice?

well i wondered

what's the worst thing i could say?

and i froze up and sighed

you remind me of someones daughter

i forgot her

i forgot her name ashamed

go home and live with your pain

leave alone

leave alone 'cos you know you don't belong

you don't belong here

and when i go

don't you follow

leave alone

leave alone 'cos you know you don't belong

you don't belong here

slip out quiet

nobody's looking

leave alone

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

No Name #1 by Elliott Smith delves into themes of loneliness, introspection, and existential contemplation. The song's lyrics reflect a sense of melancholy and a search for meaning. Key moments in the song highlight feelings of isolation and a yearning for connection, as well as a struggle with inner demons. The poignant narrative captures a snapshot of a conflicted mind, navigating through moments of despair and fleeting hope.

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