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Single File Lyrics by Elliott Smith

Elliott Smith: Expanded 25th Anniversary Edition

1995

[Verse 1]
Here in line where stupid shit collides
With dying shooting stars
All we got to show what we really are
Is the same kind of scars
And looking at you all I see is
You're waiting for something

[Chorus]
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You're a murder mile
You idiot kid
Your arm's got a death in it

[Verse 2]
If you're choking up, take this paper cup
But there's a price that you'll pay
For trying hard to become whatever they are
And saying whatever they say
So help yourself to this bitter pill
Or somebody else will

[Chorus]
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You're a murder mile
You idiot kid
Your arm's got a death in it

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About “Single File” by Elliott Smith

Read the complete lyrics to "Single File" by Elliott Smith from the album "Elliott Smith: Expanded 25th Anniversary Edition" in 1995. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop, Contemporary Folk, Alternative Country.

"Single File" is performed by Elliott Smith. from the album "Elliott Smith: Expanded 25th Anniversary Edition" in 1995 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Single File", explore more songs by Elliott Smith using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Single File" is credited to Elliott Smith. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Single File" appears on "Elliott Smith: Expanded 25th Anniversary Edition" in 1995.

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