Big Decision
Elliott Smith · New Moon [2007]
I don't really recommend it, no
They'll probably just put you down
I believe you, I wanna be you
I believe you, I wanna be you
I know you're not through with it yet
It's a big decision
You can't kick when you're down
Got a feeling kinda like a cough
Ain't nothing going to shake it off
Ain't nothing going to shake it off
Until you talk out loud
I believe you, I wanna be you
I believe you, I wanna be you
I know you're not through with it yet
It's a big decision
You can't kick when you're down
The chromium car reflects who you are
Taking you home, I'm under your spell
Can't you tell? Don't you know?
God, people wonder if you're sick
Spilled out on the city slick
Puffed up like a macho jerk
Don't even try it, it'll never work
Why you wonder, what you wonder for me?
Why you wonder, what you wonder for me?
Why you want what I cannot be?
You know I won't stay sober
I believe you, I wanna be you
I believe you, I wanna be you
I know you're not through with it yet
It's a big decision
I know you're not through with it yet
It's a big decision
I know you're not through with it yet
It's a big decision
You can't kick when you're down
Big Decision
Elliott Smith's "Big Decision" stands as a poignant centerpiece on the 2007 compilation album New Moon, capturing the raw emotional texture characteristic of his solo work. The track exemplifies Smith's signature blend of folk and indie rock, utilizing intimate vocals and sparse instrumentation to explore themes of uncertainty and personal growth. Released posthumously, the recording reflects the artist's continued evolution in his later years, maintaining the introspective quality found in earlier releases like XO and Figure 8. As part of his extensive discography, the song resonates with listeners through its honest portrayal of life's difficult choices, cementing Smith's legacy as a master of atmospheric storytelling within the indie music genre.