Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
In this song, Elliott appears to describe the aftermath of a hard break up. Speaking to the ex lover, he describes particularly his feelings of hopelessness.
[Verse 1]
Wish you gave me your number
Wish I could call you today
Just to hear a voice
I got a long way to go, I'm getting further away
[Verse 2]
If I didn't know the difference
Living alone would probably be okay
It wouldn't be lonely
I got a long way to go, I'm getting further away
[Chorus]
A lot of hours to occupy, it was easy when I didn't know you yet
Things I'd have to forget
But I better be quiet now, I'm tired of wasting my breath
Carrying on and getting upset
[Verse 3]
Maybe I have a problem
But that's not what I wanted to say
I'd prefer to say nothing
I got a long way to go, I'm getting further away
[Chorus]
Had a dream as an army man with an order just to march in my place
While a dead enemy screams in my face
But I better be quiet now, I'm tired of wasting my breath
Carrying on, not over it yet
[Verse 4]
Wish I knew what you're doing
And why you want to do it this way
So I can't go the distance
I got a long way to go, I'm getting further away
I got a long way to go, I'm getting further away
I Better Be Quiet Now was written by Elliott Smith.
I Better Be Quiet Now was produced by Elliott Smith & Tom Rothrock & Rob Schnapf.
Elliott Smith released I Better Be Quiet Now on Tue Apr 18 2000.