Status

Elliott Smith song

Written By

Elliott Smith

Recording Sessions

August 14, 1994 (Weiss Residence, Portland, OR - No Confidence Man/Shytown)
1994 (??, Portland, OR - Session with Chris) - unofficially circulating

Availability of Official Release

No Confidence Man/Shytown 7"
Heaven Adores You - a clip of the performance of this song from the “Session with Chris” appears in the film. The full performance of this song is uploaded to YouTube. The rest of the session remains uncirculating.

Lyrics

Charlie got a band in his hand
A rubber loop
Says, I’m the man you really want
So just act natural
Don’t try to tell me your bullshit scheme
Because I have no idea what you mean
No idea
I’m just trying to sleep
I’ve heard quite enough
Just to listen is really tough
Because you’re on it all the time

Hearing the bells, it’s 9 a.m.
You better wake up your friend
Before he won’t wake up anymore
Because I got to split, I’m late to leave
He gave me nothing but grief
And some bullshit story only I would believe
I’ve heard quite enough
I heard quite enough
You’re on it all the time
You’re on it all the time
You’re on it all the time
And you’re full of it all the time

Note

Pete Krebs contributes percussion to the song.

Audio