Son Of Sam Lyrics
Elliott Smith
Lyrics
Something's happening
Don't speak to soon
I told the boss off and made my move
Got no where to go
Son of Sam, son of that shining path, the clouded mind
Couple killer each and every time
I'm not uncomfortable, feeling weird
Long revered options disappear
But I know what to do
Son of Sam, son of a doctor's touch, a nurse's love
Acting under orders from above
King for a day
Son of Sam, son of that shining path, the clouded mind
Couple killer running out of time
Shiva opens her arms now
To make sure I don't get too far
I may talk in my sleep tonight cause I don't know what I am
I'm a little like you, more like Son of Sam
Song & Lyrics Facts
Elliott Smith's "Son of Sam" is a song released on June 5, 2000 as part of his critically acclaimed album Figure 8. The track was written by Elliott Smith and produced by Rob Schnapf and Tom Rothrock.
It features the band members from Elliott Smith's touring group: Neil Gust (guitar), Sam Coomes (bass) and Jon Brion (drums). The lyrics of "Son of Sam" are an exploration of fear and paranoia in the face of evil. They tell the story of a man who is afraid to leave his home for fear of encountering the infamous serial killer known as Son of Sam. With its dark themes and haunting melodies, this song has become one of Elliott Smith's best-known works.