Twilight by Elliott Smith - Lyrics and Translation

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Twilight

Elliott Smith

Twilight

Song byElliott Smith

in AlbumFrom A Basement On The Hill

Haven't laughed this hard in a long time

I better stop now before I start crying

Go off to sleep in the sunshine

I don't want to see the day when it's dying

She's a sight to see

She's good to me

But I'm already somebody's baby

She's a pretty thing

And she knows everything

But I'm already somebody's baby

You don't deserve to be lonely

But those drugs you've got won't make you feel better

Pretty soon you'll find it's the only

Little part of your life you're keeping together

I'm nice to you

I could make it through

But you're already somebody's baby

I could make you smile

If you stayed a while

But how long will you stay with me, baby?

Because your candle burns too bright

Well I almost forgot it was twilight

Even if I think that you are right

Well I'm tired of being down, I got no fight

You're wonderful

And it's beautiful

But I'm already somebody's baby

And if I went with you

I'd disappoint you too

Well I'm already somebody's baby

Already somebody's baby

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Twilight by Elliott Smith explores themes of longing, unrequited love, and emotional turmoil. The song delves into the complexities of a relationship that is fraught with distance and misunderstanding. Key moments include the introspective lines about personal pain and the struggle to reconcile emotions. It poignantly captures the essence of seeking connection while feeling an inescapable sense of isolation.