Elliot Smith - Pretty (Ugly Before) W/ Lyrics video free download


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Sunshine, been keeping me up for days

There is no night time, it's only a passing phase

And I feel pretty, pretty enough for you

I felt so ugly before, I didn't know what to do

Sometimes is all I feel up to now

But it's not worth it to you

Cos you gotta get out somehow

It's the destruction that you require to feel

Like somebody wants you, someone that's more for real

Sunshine, been keeping me up for days

There is no night time, only a passing phase

And I'll feel pretty, another hour or two

I felt so ugly before, I didn't know what to do

I felt so ugly before, I didn't know what to do

I felt so ugly before, I didn't know what to do

Ugly before

Comments

8 years ago

Roxyroxy Red

Sera!

8 years ago

Jess d

This song brings many feelings to the surface for me..it sounds so happy and upbeat but I used to listen to From A Basement on the Hill over and over back when I was battling my own demons and for some reason felt a connection to the lyrics and emotions behind them. So bittersweet to listen again after 10 years

9 years ago

Valerie Nagy

My fiance, William, adored Elliott. What he (Will) was about 15 or 16 he got to meet him and have a drink with him. I tried not to like Elliott because I was afraid that Will might kill himself too (he had a history of suicidal thoughts and serious atttempts. But I love Elliott's music. Will did commit suicide. I found him hanging on October 21, 2012. I still love Will and I still listen to Elliott. I'm not going to kill myself but I hope I meet them both wherever they are. I imagine them playing music and singing together. R.I.P. Will and Elliott.

9 years ago

Amara Khrisna

I felt so ugly before...

9 years ago

Brent Peckham

Theo Decker brought me here

9 years ago

drmgsmith

Line 7 - "Cos you gotta get HIGH somehow", Yes?Also today I just found out he died in 2003 :-(I probably new before but have blocked it out.It's sad to know he's gone.

9 years ago

samohyea1

What does his left forearm tattoo say, anyone know? I think he must have gotten that a short time before he died. 

9 years ago

samohyea1

The shirt says I "love" metal

9 years ago

samohyea1

Maybe his best song; or Waltz#2 - I can't decide

9 years ago

Andrew Flath

Everyone feels so much. Looking at the lyrics, only four paragraphs long. How is it possible to cram so much emotion and feeling into so few words. I hope in death you found what life couldn't give you. Rest In Peace Mr. Smith.

10 years ago

eddy dingle

Cause you gotta get high somehow...

10 years ago

Invader 71

this song means so much to me

10 years ago

Carl Hynes

Hi Jim,I thought you may have learnt your lesson! - I will try to be better behaved this time and share the coolest of stuff starting with this:Elliot Smith - Pretty (Ugly Before) W/ LyricsA brilliant talent but a very troubled man!Carl

10 years ago

Boyce Webb

What a delicate and gorgeous song. Amazing recording.

10 years ago

Paul Bleemstra

Most of his songs are.

10 years ago

Paul S

THis song is indescribably brilliant.

10 years ago

onemorebrando

i think his bassist sam coomes.

10 years ago

shane mack

wonder if this guy was bipolar?

10 years ago

Bunzypoo

Oh Elliott we miss you. :(

10 years ago

TheAlistairDick

My favourite Elliott song. A masterpiece

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