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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Producer
Tom Rothrock
Tom Rothrock
Producer
Rob Schnapf
Rob Schnapf
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Something's happening, don't speak too soon
I told the boss off and made my move, got nowhere to go
Son of Sam, son of a shining path, the clouded mind
Couple killer, each and every time
[Verse 2]
I'm not uncomfortable feeling weird
Lonely leered, options disappeared, but I know what to do
Son of Sam, son of a doctor's touch, a nurse's love
Acting under orders from above
[Verse 3]
King for a day
[Verse 4]
Son of Sam, son of a shining path, the clouded mind
Couple killer running out of time
[Verse 5]
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
Written by: Steven Paul Smith

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