@MattyMattThing this song is about sacrifice for the things you love and letting things get in the way of your dreams like drugs,booze,sex etc. "its really easy ill just forget it too" or ill do everything i can, so you can be what you do.."
Basement was truly the pinnacle of his musical structuring and layering abilities. Can't imagine what it would even sound like if he were still around to make music....
@onapoda i think what makes the album so profound is it is essentially a suicide note, musically. i liked elliott smith, but this album is, to me, by far his best work, and i think its because everything is poured into it.
My ex-girlfriend's name was Maya and I got the idea to call her maya papaya from your username. No idea why I'm telling you that. Well, she liked the nickname. So thanks, I guess. Also thanks for posting all of these Elliott Smith songs, he was the greatest
i think the album Elliot would have released would have more of the kinda stuff that this song begins with. more experimental. Yet the spine would be actual song structures, that Elliott was so good at building. Love this album too, even though he wasn't there when it was finished!
That little guitar line at :52 makes me think of raising a tattered flag and rallying one last time in the face of certain defeat. It's defiant and hopeful.
This was the very first song by Elliot Smith that I had ever heard. It's still one of my favorites after all this time. I say one of my favorites because I have so so many. :) He was such a brilliant songwriter/singer/musician. His music has always reminded me of a time in my life that I will never forget. The feeling I get from hearing him is so hard to even describe.
started listening to elliot smith the other day - got this album and this song absolutely blew me away - it's brilliant for so many reasons - I love every bit of it!
@illskillz07 Well..I just know Elliott Smith since today, but I can say that his music is that amazing that this mainstream shit can't even be called music besides him ;D
Such a fucking epic song.
SethHesio 2 weeks ago
Oh dear, my friend let me borrow this record & it sounds so beautiful. The digital track doesn't do it justice.
karolschematics 1 month ago
elliott smith sucks ass!!!
Lergalmac 1 month ago in playlist chewns
@Lergalmac
Obvious troll is obvious
CheFernandez255 1 month ago
Thumb up if The Go-Getter brought you here
snowsafins 1 month ago
HE SINGS MY LIFE!!!
TheSleazye666 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
this song is what it's like to have been bullied for years the start of this song is perfect for how if feel right now.
I'll smile when fucking awful people like you are dead.
No one likes being hated. Relentlessly.
Fuck you
MattyMattThing 1 month ago
@MattyMattThing this song is about sacrifice for the things you love and letting things get in the way of your dreams like drugs,booze,sex etc. "its really easy ill just forget it too" or ill do everything i can, so you can be what you do.."
TheSleazye666 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
Mind Great fucking song. Feild
khicks135 1 month ago 2
we miss you!!!!!
TheSleazye666 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
what a guy!
villah 3 months ago
R.I.P.
bobkin611 3 months ago
Dylan is the king!
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copaceticmusic 5 months ago
Basement was truly the pinnacle of his musical structuring and layering abilities. Can't imagine what it would even sound like if he were still around to make music....
onapoda 5 months ago 2
@onapoda i think what makes the album so profound is it is essentially a suicide note, musically. i liked elliott smith, but this album is, to me, by far his best work, and i think its because everything is poured into it.
stephensabyss 1 month ago
@onapoda agreed.
IamRoughIsaac 1 month ago
@themilkhotel his life foreshadowed his death so much
dogmatic1954 5 months ago
@dogmatic1954 Very true
TheMilkHotel 5 months ago
This album foreshadows his death so much ;(...
TheMilkHotel 5 months ago
...thats why.
KMurderful 5 months ago 3
Genius.
Badsastard 5 months ago
i like how every comment says dylan rieder or mind feild haha
K6A6H6R 6 months ago 2
r.i.p. elliott.
Iskatefoundation 6 months ago
kinda sounds like nirvana
TANMANFILMS 6 months ago
@TANMANFILMS take it back
natimaxx 5 months ago
Finally I find this song! (:
Dylan Rieder part
TheMilosmilic 6 months ago 3
MIND FUCKING FIELD
nosojdjos 7 months ago
2011
Idrinklyrics 7 months ago
DYLAN RIEDER !
joeydegraaff 8 months ago
@joeydegraaff shuuuuut uuuuup
Stop trying to get thumbs up
carlitoswayvideo 8 months ago
@carlitoswayvideo shuuuuuut uuuup and try to die :)
joeydegraaff 8 months ago
i feel like i've pulled one on the world.
MattyMattThing 10 months ago
where can i apply to enter a religion that worships elliott smith? cause he's a god! :D
fernandoruirodrigues 10 months ago
that's why
mymayapapaya 10 months ago 2
@mymayapapaya That line always got to me. I'd turn the volume up and wait for it...
irishsassenach 10 months ago
My ex-girlfriend's name was Maya and I got the idea to call her maya papaya from your username. No idea why I'm telling you that. Well, she liked the nickname. So thanks, I guess. Also thanks for posting all of these Elliott Smith songs, he was the greatest
breeeegs 9 months ago
@breeeegs thats so sweet.... it's the nickname I call my daughter ♥
mymayapapaya 9 months ago
awww :)
breeeegs 9 months ago
asshole's everywhere.
MattyMattThing 11 months ago
This song gets me pumped to skate
darkstar13062 11 months ago
There are two T's in elliott smith
choganskateboarding 11 months ago
@choganskateboarding Common mistake... I always make it! :)
SethHesio 10 months ago
@SethHesio I know just giving you hard time :D
choganskateboarding 10 months ago
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nocrazyyou 11 months ago
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nocrazyyou 11 months ago
smoke weed and do acid to this!
choganskateboarding 11 months ago
@choganskateboarding soooosososo good
waxthatshit122334 11 months ago
@waxthatshit122334 Right bro? Its like "WOOOOOOOOOAAAHH"
choganskateboarding 11 months ago
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MattyMattThing 11 months ago
i make
MattyMattThing 11 months ago
like how
MattyMattThing 11 months ago
it's kindof
MattyMattThing 11 months ago
great song , love it
slazevaz 1 year ago
no
slazevaz 1 year ago
i love this fuckin song
slazevaz 1 year ago
i like it and it uplifts me,great guitar and song,(peace)
slazevaz 1 year ago
I killed myself to this song
carsyneros 1 year ago 5
this song is so cool
saint0fchaos 1 year ago
For the three people that disliked this song. you are absoultely not in the right mind.
omgzzzdrew 1 year ago 2
Elliott, this album shall always live in me heart, and so will you M8.......LAF
pike501 1 year ago
dylan rieder mind field
NathanielGreyeyes 1 year ago 57
@NathanielGreyeyes What does this mean?
SethHesio 1 month ago
@SethHesio its a skate video damn u to retarded to use google or something?
TheSquirrel8485 2 weeks ago
@TheSquirrel8485 And what if I am too retarded to use google? :) I know the skate video, it's awesome. Just didn't recognise the skaters name is all.
SethHesio 2 weeks ago
What a load of shite.
zuludelta100 1 year ago
@zuludelta100 Well good sir, while I disagree with your opinion, I will defend to the death you're right to say it.
DankTendencies 1 year ago
riiiieeeeedeeerr
l0uischarles 1 year ago
a prick here a prick where a prick everywhere.
MattyMattThing 1 year ago
@MattyMattThing it is "a prick here a prick there a prick everywhere" welcome to the world of double meanings :D
hellsmond 1 year ago
This song, and most of Elliott's stuff makes me smile, and have tears at the same time. I love him, I wish I could have seen his shows.
swedenboy10 1 year ago
Please add the second T in Elliott, thanks :)
swedenboy10 1 year ago 15
@swedenboy10 Finally done! ;)
Richman666 8 months ago 7
scrole down a lil bit KATY PERY ON AN ELLIOTT SMITH SONG I DONT THINK SO SHE DOSENT DESERVE IT
matthekidsmithfan 1 year ago
fucking brilliant song. damn elliott i miss you
NYY82 1 year ago
Dylan Rieder
markman94 1 year ago 4
3rd dislike :D
antiozone 1 year ago
this shet runs trough my blood stream
elmersglue16 1 year ago
Dylan Rieder
castro1014 1 year ago 78
i think the album Elliot would have released would have more of the kinda stuff that this song begins with. more experimental. Yet the spine would be actual song structures, that Elliott was so good at building. Love this album too, even though he wasn't there when it was finished!
ruukaoz 1 year ago 3
This song brings so much love and heartbreak. A deadly cocktail
NYY82 1 year ago
i have been watching this video for ages, and you fucks didnt tell me he was dead. TWATS.
ibsy01 1 year ago
That little guitar line at :52 makes me think of raising a tattered flag and rallying one last time in the face of certain defeat. It's defiant and hopeful.
ChauncefordBillups 1 year ago 4
@ChauncefordBillups it's a fucking song douche
YINYUPOW 1 year ago
@YINYUPOW Haha. I retract the part of my comment then where I say it's not a song.
ChauncefordBillups 1 year ago
I'll do everything I can, so you can be what you do.
I've lived on both coasts and completely relate to the tender dissonance of this song.
bttrflyscar1 1 year ago
And i belong in the Zoo.
MattyMattThing 1 year ago
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bttrflyscar1 1 year ago
I lost my copy of this cd - thanks for posting! I love this song - Elliott could really f@cking rock when he wanted to!
77hodag 1 year ago
I lost my copy of this cd - thanks for posting! I love this song - Elliott could really fucking rock when he wanted to!
77hodag 1 year ago
This was the very first song by Elliot Smith that I had ever heard. It's still one of my favorites after all this time. I say one of my favorites because I have so so many. :) He was such a brilliant songwriter/singer/musician. His music has always reminded me of a time in my life that I will never forget. The feeling I get from hearing him is so hard to even describe.
hyhena444 1 year ago
Great track great album
DanielBowden1975 1 year ago
I think it's kinda funny how EVERY track on this song has reverb
Stain999 1 year ago
@Stain999
do u mean on album
DYKEPALS 1 year ago
@DYKEPALS no he means song. It's obvious if you're a musician.
postyesterdayman 1 year ago
@Stain999 definately a disciple of spector
SuperJewbot 1 year ago
Whenever I feel like giving up on playing music, I listen to this one, single song, and it gives me the drive to continue.
evanisovich 1 year ago
the druggies kids downstairs are getting blast of this lol
joebstarsurfer 1 year ago
I love this song!!! and you spelled his name wrong...just though I'd say...
JanaeElisa 1 year ago
easily one of the most underrated artists of all time.
i'll never forget the first time i heard from a basement on a hill
Tartersauce101 1 year ago
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nocrazyyou 1 year ago
One of my favorites. I miss him so much.
darthlukowitz 1 year ago 2
Elliott. Double T at the end. Not Elliot. You write it "Elliott". Is it that hard for fuck's sake?
obelladonna 1 year ago
@obelladonna yeah i bet he's rolling in his grave because someone on youtube forgot to add a t to his name.
passiveaction 1 year ago 3
@obelladonna Or...how about you chill the fuck out?......That could work also.
patches815 1 year ago
@obelladonna i know, it's mispelled in the miss misery actual music video, isn't it? i'd be pissed. people spell my name wrong all the time haha.
codeyblevins 1 year ago
@obelladonna it´s just a simple detail dude, just stay cool and enjoy this amazing song..
iuriSalvador 1 year ago
DYLAN REIDER !!!!!!!!!!
lucasvf 1 year ago 6
@lucasvf
any idea where to find dylan reider's part? is it on youtube?
powerfulskater 1 year ago
@powerfulskater yeah. go buy the dvd.
volcomskater11886 1 year ago
Without mindfield I would have never discovered him either!
arejay330 1 year ago
SAME HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jrock91six 1 year ago
started listening to elliot smith the other day - got this album and this song absolutely blew me away - it's brilliant for so many reasons - I love every bit of it!
churchy99 2 years ago 2
xo's his best (:
grbdae 1 year ago
hell yeah dylan rieder and mind field = awesome
nicoleyy420 2 years ago
this song is sooo sickkk!!
(dylan rieder mind field)
joeydegraaff 2 years ago
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chunkofjunk 2 years ago
dylan rieder.
kinastra 2 years ago 3
yea dylan! thats how i discovered elliot, through his part in the alien vid!!
asherchchnz 2 years ago
like me!
vorstadtpoet 2 years ago
dude ... best song ever
powerfulskater 2 years ago 4
I don't think Elliott knew how to suck. Seriously, I love every one of his songs, this being know exception
bentheaddictwhittak 2 years ago 7
amazing song
buffodi 2 years ago
better than the beatles
asherchchnz 2 years ago 8
i miss you Elliot :(
nicolaaaaaaaas 2 years ago 3
"That's why."
Trumpour93 2 years ago 4
a really good song. better than the mainstream shit u here on the radio.
illskillz07 2 years ago 52
@illskillz07 Well..I just know Elliott Smith since today, but I can say that his music is that amazing that this mainstream shit can't even be called music besides him ;D
Btw I'm 15 ^^
LogoStar09 1 year ago 2
@LogoStar09 I agree with U!!!!!!
illskillz07 1 year ago
@LogoStar09 typical.
bttrflyscar1 1 year ago
@illskillz07 better than your spelling abilities
charolastra68 1 year ago
@illskillz07 WHAT ABOUT KATY PERRY!
YINYUPOW 1 year ago
@YINYUPOW
Katy perry......she's good in my book!!!
illskillz07 1 year ago
love this song so much......RIP elliott smith i lesn to you every day <3
firebendermonkey 2 years ago 2
Thanks for finally uploading this song to youtube.
jrrobichaux 2 years ago 4
GREEEAAAAAAT
juanboston15 2 years ago 3
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jazzhopin 2 years ago
RIP Elliot
1987skateplaza 2 years ago 8
ie never heard anything like this before....what a genius
fertuiee 2 years ago 14
@fertuiee That's such a great complement.
SethHesio 10 months ago
really great vocals and the guitar sounds so mundane but uplifting. love this song
illskillz07 2 years ago 6
oh reh dish shong ish good me rikey rong time velly good sir.
candyjunkie101 2 years ago 2
hahahahaha reerrie?
fertuiee 2 years ago
Apenas perfeito...
FredSourz 2 years ago
i love this song
asherchchnz 2 years ago 3
so good
peanutbuttaskata 2 years ago 2
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pieske68 2 years ago
I wish he'd lived longer, his music was getting better and better. Who knows what he would've done with another 10 years....
trueeugenian 2 years ago 13
Finest song ever written RIP.
MrBowie 2 years ago 16
it has to be man.
fertuiee 2 years ago 3
its about fucking time they have this song
1987skateplaza 2 years ago 51