The song title No Name No. 5 is a reference to Elliott’s first solo album Roman Candle, where 4 of the 9 tracks are titled No Name No. 1, No Name No. 2, and so on.
[Verse 1]
Got bitten fingernails and a head full of the past
And everybody's gone at last
A sweet, sweet smile that's fading fast
'Cause everybody's gone at last
Don't get upset about it, no, not anymore
There's nothing wrong that wasn't wrong before
Had a second alone with a chance let pass
And everybody's gone at last
[Verse 2]
And I hope you're not waiting
Waiting 'round for me
'Cause I'm not going anywhere, obviously
Got a broken heart and your name on my cast
And everybody's gone at last
Everybody's gone at last
No Name No. 5 was written by Elliott Smith.
No Name No. 5 was produced by Elliott Smith & Rob Schnapf & Tom Rothrock.
Elliott Smith released No Name No. 5 on Tue Feb 25 1997.