Muzzle

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About Muzzle

"Muzzle" is a song by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins from their third album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. It was one of the last songs written by Billy Corgan for Mellon Collie, with the song's lyrics referring to what Corgan thought the public's perception was of him at the time. It was rumored to be the Smashing Pumpkins fifth and final single from this album, as is evidenced by the fact that a promotional single for the song was issued to radio stations worldwide. However, the song "Thirty-Three" was released as the fifth and final single instead. There was a rumor that a music video was actually filmed for "Muzzle" with drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, but was never released. Billy Corgan has, however, denied this. The band went on to perform "Muzzle" for their next television appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien with replacement drummer, Matt Walker. 


Year:
1995
3:44
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I fear that I am ordinary  just like everyone
To lie here and die among the sorrows
Adrift among the days
For everything I ever said
And everything I've ever done is gone and dead
As all things must surely have to end
And great loves will one day have to part
I know that I am meant for this world
My life has been extraordinary
Blessed and cursed and won
Time heals but I'm forever broken
By and by the way
Have you ever heard the words
I'm singing in these songs?
It's for the girl I've loved all along
Can a taste of love be so wrong
As all things must surely have to end
And great loves will one day have to part
I know that I am meant for this world
And in my mind as I was floating
Far above the clouds
Some children laughed I'd fall for certain
For thinking that I'd last forever

But I knew exactly where I was
And I knew the meaning of it all
And I knew the distance to the sun
And I knew the echo that is love
And I knew the secrets in your spires
And I knew the emptiness of youth
And I knew the solitude of heart
And I knew the murmurs of the soul

And the world is drawn into your hands
And the world is etched upon your heart
And the world so hard to understand

Is the world your can't live without
And I knew the silence of the world

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Smashing Pumpkins

The Smashing Pumpkins are an American alternative rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1988. Formed by frontman Billy Corgan (lead vocals, lead guitar) and James Iha (rhythm guitar), the band has included Jimmy Chamberlin (drums), D'arcy Wretzky (bass guitar), Melissa Auf der Maur (bass guitar), and currently includes Mike Byrne (drums), Nicole Fiorentino (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Jeff Schroeder (rhythm guitar) among its membership. more »

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Written by: WILLIAM PATRICK CORGAN

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11 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Muzzle" is a song by American alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins and is featured on their 1995 album "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness".
Songwriter
The song was written by the band's lead vocalist and guitarist Billy Corgan.
Chart Performance
Even though it wasn't released as a commercial single, "Muzzle" still managed to reach number three on the Modern Rock Tracks in 1996 due to promotional radio airplay.
Personal Significance
Billy Corgan has declared "Muzzle" to be one of his favorite songs and has described it as a summation of his self and his attempt to maintain a positive outlook.
Album Theme
"Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness", the album on which "Muzzle" appears, is a 28-track concept album that follows the cycle of life and death.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity, "Muzzle" was not performed live often by the band until after their reunion in 2018.
Song Lyrics
The song touches on themes of growing older, self-reflection and the loss of innocence; in line with Corgan's assertion that the album follows the pattern of a day in life, from dawn till dusk and night.
Reception
The song was critically acclaimed, and it is often highlighted as one of the standout tracks on "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness".
Corgan's Symbolism
Billy Corgan has stated that the title "Muzzle" symbolizes using one's voice and being heard, rather than being silenced.
Music Video
Although a music video for "Muzzle" was planned, it ultimately was never completed or released.
Re-release
Along with the rest of the album, "Muzzle" was remastered and reissued in 2012.

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