Son Of Sam Lyrics by Elliott Smith

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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 the shining path, the clouded mind
The couple killer each and every time
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
King for a day
Son of Sam, son of the shining path, the clouded mind
The 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 'cos I don't know what I am
I'm a little like you
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Son Of Sam Info:

• According to Elliott (AdamWalton) 'It's not about the serial killer, I'm not sure exactly what it's about because it's just sort of like telling someone a dream you had last night. There are some destructive figures in it, 'Son of Sam', Shiva... but Shiva's also associated with creativity'

• Elliott Smith is credited for writing the song for the album 'Figure 8'

• Autumn de Wilde directed the music video and is inspired by the 1956 French film 'The Red Balloon' and the 1962 French film 'La Jetée'

• Elliott Smith performed this song live on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on April 21st, 2000.

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