Drown
Smashing Pumpkins
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No matter where you are I can still hear you when you drown You've traveled very far Just to see if I'll come around When I'm down All of those yesterdays Coming down No matter where you are I can still hear you when you dream You traveled very far You traveled far, like a star And you are All of those yesterdays Coming down Is it something someone said? Was it something someone said? Yesterday the sky was you And I still feel the same Nothing left for me to do And I still feel the same I wish, I wish I could fly I wish, I wish I could lie I will, I will try I will, I will Goodbye
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Written by: William Patrick Corgan
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band Involvement"Drown" is a song performed by the American alternative rock band, Smashing Pumpkins.
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Featured AppearanceThe track was featured in the ending credits of the 1992 film, "Singles", a movie that focuses on the lives of young musicians in Seattle.
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Non-InclusionDespite its popularity, the song was surprisingly not included in the band’s debut album, "Gish".
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Sound Contribution"Drown" is often credited as the song that helped to bridge the gap between the band’s "Gish" and "Siamese Dream" albums in terms of the sound and style evolution.
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Compilation AlbumThe song is only available on the 'Singles' movie soundtrack and in a compilation album named "Rotten Apples" which was released in 2001.
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Limited Press"Drown" was part of the limited edition B-Sides collection "Pisces Iscariot" that was pressed on vinyl.
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Lyrical InterpretationThe lyrics of "Drown" are generally interpreted as expressing a sense of despair and a desire for rebirth.
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Billy Corgan's OpinionIn an interview, frontman Billy Corgan referred to "Drown" as one of the best songs he wrote during the early years of his career.
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Guitar SoloThe song ends with a lengthy guitar feedback solo, a hallmark of the Smashing Pumpkins' style, which was cut short on the “Singles” film soundtrack version.
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Cover Versions"Drown" has been covered by multiple artists, indicative of its lasting appeal and influence in the alternative rock scene.
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