Twilight Lyrics
Elliott Smith
Lyrics
Haven't laughed this hard in a long time
Better stop now before I start crying.
Go off to sleep in the sunshine
Don't want to see the day when it's dying.
She's a sight to see, she's good to me
I'm already somebody's baby.
She's a pretty thing and she knows everything
But I'm already somebody's baby.
You don't deserve to be lonely
But those drugs you got won't make you feel better.
Pretty soon you'll find it's the only
Little part of your life you're keeping together.
I'd be nice to you, if I could make it through
But you're already somebody's baby.
I could make you smile if you stayed a while
But how long will you stay with me baby?
Because your candle burns too bright
I almost forgot it was twilight.
Even if I think that you are right
Well, I'm tired of being down, I got no fight.
You're wonderful, and it's beautiful
But I'm already somebody's baby.
And if I went with you I'd disappoint you too.
I'm already somebody's baby.
Already somebody's baby.
Song & Lyrics Facts
Elliott Smith's "Twilight" is a song released in 2000 on his album Figure 8. It was written by Elliott Smith and produced with Rob Schnapf.
The song features guest musicians Jon Brion, Joey Waronker, and Smokey Hormel. Its lyrics are about the desire to escape from the mundane of everyday life, longing for a place beyond physical reality. The song has become one of Smith's most popular songs, covered by various artists including Bright Eyes, Dashboard Confessional, and M. Ward. The track is an acoustic guitar-driven ballad that builds into a gentle climax. Lyrically, it expresses feelings of desperation and hope as Smith sings about escaping from a world of pain and sorrow. He pleads for a chance to find peace and solace in a dreamlike twilight state. The poignant lyrics have struck a chord with listeners over the years, making this song one of Elliott Smith's signature tunes.