Amanda Cecilia
Elliott Smith · Other Songs - Elliott Smith
black and blue from passing around
whitey says the lady ain't a hit no more
cecelia amanda i don't wanna see you get like you got before
another patient in a party dress yesterday
dancing on a remenant scratch
in a place where lonely men pay to make their opposites match
little miss amanda wants to know how long you're going to be gone
but she asked me can i fix it so your record plays the rest of her song
'cause every rememberance of you has been buried below
every memory that i unhappily know
i'm sorry for you and your kid
the things you promised that you never did
she asked me are you a pretty dancer
but i dont think i'm gonna answer
black and blue from passing around
whitey sent you back to the daily score
but you got a little baby now
i don't wanna see you around here no more
amanda put on a new party dress
dancing to a record you scratched
with some dealing amateur actor making opposites match
whitey says the lady ain't a hit no more
cecelia amanda i don't wanna see you get like you got before
another patient in a party dress yesterday
dancing on a remenant scratch
in a place where lonely men pay to make their opposites match
little miss amanda wants to know how long you're going to be gone
but she asked me can i fix it so your record plays the rest of her song
'cause every rememberance of you has been buried below
every memory that i unhappily know
i'm sorry for you and your kid
the things you promised that you never did
she asked me are you a pretty dancer
but i dont think i'm gonna answer
black and blue from passing around
whitey sent you back to the daily score
but you got a little baby now
i don't wanna see you around here no more
amanda put on a new party dress
dancing to a record you scratched
with some dealing amateur actor making opposites match
Amanda Cecilia
Elliott Smith's 'Amanda Cecilia' stands as a haunting centerpiece of his late-career output, characterized by its sparse instrumentation and intimate vocal delivery. Released posthumously, the track exemplifies Smith's signature blend of folk and indie rock, utilizing minimal arrangements to amplify emotional vulnerability. The song reflects themes of longing and introspection that permeate his discography, particularly within the context of his later recordings. Its enduring appeal lies in Smith's ability to convey complex narratives through subtle dynamics and raw, unpolished performance, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in alternative music history.