The alternate version of one of Elliott’s most known songs, “Angeles”, sees no change in lyrics.
This version of the song includes more fragile vocals by Smith and further indicates the struggle Elliott felt when leaving the record label Kill Rock Stars to sign with Dreamworks Records, also resulti...
[Verse 1]
Someone's always coming around here, trailing some new kill
Says, "I've seen your picture on a hundred dollar bill"
What's a game of chance to you
To him is one of real skill
So glad to meet you, Angeles
[Verse 2]
Picking up the ticket shows there's money to be made
Go on, lose the gamble
That's the history of the trade
Did you add up all the cards left to play to zero
And sign up with evil, Angeles?
Don't start me trying now
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
'Cause I'm all over it, Angeles
[Verse 3]
I can make you satisfied in everything you do
All your secret wishes could right now be coming true
And be forever with my poison arms around you
No one's gonna fool around with us
No one's gonna fool around with us
So glad to meet you, Angeles
Angeles (Alternative Version) was written by Elliott Smith.
Elliott Smith released Angeles (Alternative Version) on Tue Sep 18 2012.