Alphabet Town Lyrics

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Cover art for Alphabet Town lyrics by Elliott Smith

has anyone else notice that Elliott makes a number of references to names that are unpronounceable? i wonder what this is about. one example is in No Name #2:

"Her name was just a broken sound A stuttered step you hear when you're falling down"

this is just one, there are others too although i cant remember off-hand. any theories as to what he is on about???