This song is played in open C and showcases Elliot's guitar playing and ability to string together a melody. Although the sound is a bit off, this version showcases his fret hand. Elliot is noticed more for his songwriting, but his guitar playing has to rank up there with some of the best. This song is about a friend who is struggling to succeed and considers selling out his ideas. The narrator tells the friend to not give in and that success will come.
I wasn't sure what to tag this as, so i chose Technique.