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No Name #2
Elliott Smith
Concrete hands picked up the telephone ring
Do you know who you're talking to?
No, and I don't care who
She whispered quiet terror news
He didn't give a hoot
Said do what you have to do
All she had to do was speak
Mouthpiece to cheek
Please say no more
I'm lying here on the ground
A strip of wet concrete
Her name was just a broken sound
A stutter step you hear when you're falling down
Killing time won't stop this crying
Killing time won't stop this crying
Killing time won't stop this crying
You better start watching what message that you send now
No more situations I only go in to be kicked out
He got knocked down leaning like he ran into a clothesline
And remembered a couple of words that hid a crime
You're just fine
You'll be just fine
But I'm on the other line
Killing time won't stop this crying
Killing time won't stop this crying
Killing time won't stop this crying
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Translated byAllen Morningstar
About this Song
No Name #2 by Elliott Smith captures the raw emotions of solitude and inner turmoil. The song navigates themes of isolation, longing, and the complexity of human relationships. A key poignant moment is the refrain, where Smith's haunting vocals emphasize the pervasive sense of emptiness and detachment. The minimalist instrumentation further underscores the introspective and melancholic tone of the song.
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