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ELT

Wilco

I, I shouldve been listening

To every word you said

Oh, what have I been missing

Wishing, wishing that you were dead

I didn't mean to be so disturbing

So far from home

Oh, what have I been learning

By being all alone

Every little thing

Every little thing

Every little thing

(Is gonna) Just tears you apart

Every little thing

Every little thing

Every little thing

(Is gonna) Just tears you apart

When, when we were younger

Sleep while I'm awake

I was trying to keep the door locked

I realize thats a mistake

Every little thing

Every little thing

Every little thing

Is gonna tear you apart

Every little thing

Every little thing

Every little thing

Is gonna tear you apart

Every little thing that you do

Seems so much better than I could do

Oh, I shouldve been listening

To every word you said

Every little thing

Every little thing

Every little thing

Is gonna tear you apart

Every little thing

Every little thing

Every little thing

Is gonna tear you apart (it's gonna)

Every little thing (it's gonna)

Every little thing (it's gonna)

Every little thing (it's gonna)

Is gonna tear you apart

Every little thing (it's gonna)

Every little thing (it's gonna)

Every little thing (it's gonna)

Is gonna tear you apart

It's gonna

It's gonna

It's gonna tear you apart

It's gonna

It's gonna

It's gonna tear you apart

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Wilco's ELT, short for 'Every Little Thing,' is a poignant song that explores themes of existentialism, appreciation for life's small moments, and the passage of time. The song reflects on how every little thing in life matters and how each moment, no matter how insignificant it may seem, contributes to the overall tapestry of one's existence. The lyrics delve deeply into the human condition and the way we interact with our memories and experiences. Some particularly poignant moments in the song include the introspective musings about past relationships and the recognition of fleeting, beautiful moments that often go unnoticed until they are gone.

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