No Name #4
Elliott Smith * Track #7 On Roman Candle
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No Name #4 by Elliott Smith
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This song describes a child’s experience of escaping an abusive home with his mother. It’s unclear if they make it out for good, but lines suggest that they return to the abusive situation and agree to just “forget all about it.” The mention of photos and drawings parallel the mother’s childhood exp...
No Name #4 Lyrics
For a change she got out
Before he hurt her bad
Took her records and clothes
And pictures of her
Boy, it really made her sad
Packed it up and didn't look back
I'm okay, let's just forget all about it
The car was cold and it smelled
Like old cigarettes and pine
In her bag I saw things
She drew when she was nine
Like this one here
Her alone, nobody near
What a shame, let's just not talk about it
No, it doesn't look like you
But you did wear cowboy boots
That's your fame
There's no question about it
Once we got back inside
With one ear to the ground
I was ready to hide
'Cause I don't know who's around
And you look scared
It's our secret, do not tell, okay?
Let's just not talk about it
Don't tell, okay?
Let's just forget all about it
No Name #4 Q&A
Who wrote No Name #4's ?
No Name #4 was written by Elliott Smith.
Who produced No Name #4's ?
No Name #4 was produced by Elliott Smith.
When did Elliott Smith release No Name #4?
Elliott Smith released No Name #4 on Thu Jul 14 1994.