This song was inspired by the death of fellow musician, Elliott Smith. Smith’s death in 2003 sent ripples throughout the community and the members of Rilo Kiley were good friends to Smith, also having opened for some of his final shows.
[Verse]
Today is the day I realized that I could be loved
It echoed through the park last night
He wasn't our son
He belonged to everyone
[Chorus]
And this loss isn't good enough
For sorrow or inspiration
It's such a loss for the good guys
Afraid of this life
That it just is
'Cause everybody dies
This loss isn't good enough
For sorrow or inspiration
It's such a loss for the good guys
Afraid of this life
That it just is
Everybody
This loss isn't good enough
For sorrow or inspiration
It's such a loss for the good guys
Afraid of this life
That it just is
'Cause everybody dies
It Just Is was written by Jenny Lewis.
It Just Is was produced by Mark Trombino & Mike Mogis.
Rilo Kiley released It Just Is on Tue Aug 17 2004.