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Album: Songs for Silverman (2005)
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  • This song is a tribute to Elliot Smith, an influential singer/songwriter who died of possibly self-inflicted stab wounds in 2003. Folds sings about how he wishes he could talk to Smith and thank him, but it's too late. He explained to MTV News: "I really loved his music and I thought he was a great guy. And I was moved to write a song for him." >>
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    Fletcher - Sidney, NE

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  • Sarah from Madison, WiThis song makes me cry every time i hear it. He wrote it about Elliot Smith, who is amazing.
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