Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Heatmiser
Performer
Elliott Smith
Vocals
Neil Gust
Guitar
Sam Coomes
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Elliott Smith
Composer
Neil Gust
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Heatmiser
Producer
Tom Rothrock
Producer
Rob Schnapf
Producer
Steve Marcussen
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You want every day to be like that magic first
When she took shape in your eyes
And you in hers
[Refrain]
You go down to see her, it's a big mistake
She got ice she don't want anyone to break
[Verse 2]
Don't call on me to make disguises fade away
'Cause honestly, I'm more inclined to let them stay
On your faces and over mine
[Chorus]
I know how to turn others inside out
I can't stand by here waiting while you dumb me down
I fit the perfect picture that you want for all
Well, the fix is in, I'm going where I don't belong
[Bridge]
Sweet nothing is a something in me
Sweet nothing is a something in me
Sweet nothing, pretty nothing
[Verse 3]
When you go talking trash, I'm surprised at what you say
Why you wanna keep these lies on parade?
Nothing's gonna make me shy away
[Chorus]
I know how to turn others inside out
I can't stand by here waiting while you dumb me down
I fit the perfect picture that you want for all
Well, the fix is in, I'm going where I don't belong
Written by: Elliott Smith, Neil Gust