Whatever (Folk Song in C) Lyrics

Lyric discussion by subrosa777 

Cover art for Whatever (Folk Song in C) lyrics by Elliott Smith

The song is clearly about copping dope. They come here alone and leave in twos, after they score dope, or after they tear their lives apart or whatever or just after they "get together" with their lover (the drugs). Elliott and whoever the song is referring to just came to get high and leave probably because they are smart and don't carry dope on them when they get high.... DEFINITELY NOT WHAT THE GUY BELOW SAID ABOUT HOOKING UP RANDOMLY If you think this is some kind of normal "junkie behavior" you are nuts, although junkies do some dumb shit this scenario is highly unlikely.. (the relapsing friend who clearly isn't done using because they wouldnt be hanging with elliott who is obviously still using dope and if the friend was serious about being done they wouldnt be hanging with him) Also, it could be about meeting someone at the bar for a drink which is more likely if you think of the hook up scenario. The dope house is not really the spot where people meet. Infact its probably pretty rare. Usually its in and out. Im starting to wonder if this is about going to the bar. They were just two drunks at the bar not there for a good time and a hookup at the end of the night except a good drunk. Love you elliott. Genius.