Elliott Smith - I Figured You Out (from Either/Or: Expanded Edition)

“I Figured You Out” was recorded as a demo for Mary Lou Lord, who later recorded a version (produced, performed, recorded, and mixed by Elliott Smith) for her Martian Saints EP (KRS-264). Neil Gust plays doubled drums. “I Figured You Out” was recorded by Elliott Smith at Heatmiser House in 1995. The track was mixed by Larry Crane in May 2010, at Jackpot! Recording Studio.

Either/Or: Expanded Edition features the original tracks carefully remastered from original tapes under the supervision of Larry Crane. The second disc features five live multi-track recordings from the Yo Yo A Go Go Festival in Olympia WA in 1997, as well as three previously unreleased studio recordings and one b-side gem. The double LP is packaged in a gatefold jacket that includes an insert of the original liner notes, a postcard of the original master tapes, and several never-before seen photos. This gorgeous collection is an essential listen for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

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[omgitsjohnsamaras]

Anytime new Elliott tracks surface, the world becomes a slightly better place.

[Theproudreviewer]

It's crazy how every single song Elliott ever wrote was so incredible. I've never felt such a strong connection to any other musician and their music. He was truly one of a kind.

[ダン莉沙]

His songs are like being led through an enchanted forest where you're stunned by the intense beauty behind each bend in the trail.

[Luccasneo]

Thank you, Kill Rock Stars, for caring about Elliott fans.

[MaryLouLord]

Amazing. So glad they released this. omg. xo

[giovanna]

What a lovely song. I can't get it out of my mind. Gorgeous guitar lines, and the harmonium is perfect.

[aaronarias]

've seen you watching her
Every time she crosses the floor
So why don't you just go and talk to
The one you really adore?
I'm getting pretty used to being
The one you always ignore
When somebody wants you
I've seen it before

You're every kind of color
There ain't nothing that you won't claim
Your ambition and promise
And your addiction to fame
And everyone's got a dollar sign
After their name
When somebody wants you
You treat them just the same

So go on and pick up
You don't care what poison you choose
And what person you lose
Should've been me, yeah
Shouldn't it be?

The crushing quiet
Blows in through your window
To someone that wants you
That you'll never know
But I'll pick up around you
And clear everything out
Leave you where I found you
I figured you out
Leave you where I found you
I figured you out

[robbocat]

I love how this song immediately follows I Don't Think I'm Ever Gonna Figure it Out

[KingPhoey]

Everytime I listen to one of his songs I learn more about music.

[PogieJoe]

Oh Elliott. Thank you for gifting us with so many wonderful gems to continue to discover all these years later.

[apeirofobia]

I wish someday there'll be justice for Elliot. What a sad loss. Everytime new Elliott's stuff is published I rediscover happiness. Thank you.

[MakeAmericaLiftAgain]

Elliott Smith was a musical genius. I found him in 2008 and listened to him consistently over the years. His music definitely had a positive influence in my life during rough times.

[yesnokayes]

I bet elliot and nick drake are collaborating in the afterlife

[StephenAndrew]

I like this song because it sounds good.

[Bullevue]

“I’m getting pretty used to being the one you always ignore, when somebody wants you” hit me so hard bro. Never related so much to another artist

[pastelliadaglio]

love this guy. wondering what could be if elliott and cobain did an album together

[dannyt]

Why couldn't I have been born 15 years earlier to see this genious perform? 😢😢

[moyahsutherland]

Wonderful song. You will be forever missed Elliot.

[riffraffrichard]

Beautiful song also like this one cause its actually a nice on where elliott recognises his boundaries and self worth

[misterbuttersworth]

I only wish I got into Elliott when he was around...I can’t believe I somehow missed this amazing music when he was around and performing...
I was into Nirvana and other Alternative/new wave music back in the mid-late 90s and regret not opening my ears more....
This song has literally been played a 1000 times in my song list lately...
And to think Elliott thought of this song as a throwaway...
Amazing