Tom's Start by Elliott Smith - Lyrics and Translation

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Tom's Start

Elliott Smith

Tom's Start

Song byElliott Smith

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activity is killing the actor

and a cop's standing out in the road turning traffic away

there's nothing she could do until after

when his body'd been buried below

way back in the day

oh my nothing else could have been done

made his life a lie

so he might never have to know anyone

made his life a lie, you know

I told him he shouldn't have sent her

he'd only be making it worse

bothering somebody else

but I he that he'd never forget her

while her memory worked in reverse

to keep her safe from herself

oh my nothing else could have been done

she made her life a lie

so she might never have to know anyone

made her life a lie, you know

what I used to be will pass away and then you'll see

and all I want now is happiness for you and me

what I used to be will pass away and then you'll see

and all I want now is happiness for you and me. . . .

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

The song 'Tom's Start' by Elliott Smith explores themes of longing, loneliness, and the complexities of human relationships. The song delves into the inner struggles and emotional turmoil of the protagonist, possibly reflecting Smith's own personal battles. Key poignant moments in the song occur when the lyrics touch on feelings of separation and the yearning for connection, highlighting a sense of melancholy and introspection that runs throughout the track.