Tristessa
Smashing Pumpkins
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Pledged your faith My heart embraced Struggle to renew Blurry mind So hypnotized Fast enough who Wonder where you are Tristessa Soul takes soul As I take eye I will wait for you Hang on to your life Tristessa I love you true Surely I do I love you true Surely I do Surely I do Surely I do (no) Do you ever wake up and find yourself alone? Do you ever wake far from home? What you believe You'll wish to receive I won't believe in you Tristessa Tristessa Tristessa
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Written by: WILLIAM PATRICK CORGAN
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release and Inception"Tristessa" is a song by American alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins. It was released as the band’s second single in 1990 after “I Am One”.
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Band's CompositionDuring the time “Tristessa” was produced, Smashing Pumpkins consisted of Billy Corgan (vocals, guitar), James Iha (guitar), D'arcy Wretzky (bass guitar), and Jimmy Chamberlin (drums).
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Label Transition"Tristessa" was the last single released by the band under the Sub Pop label. After the release of this song, the band left the label and signed with Caroline Records.
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InspirationThe title "Tristessa" is taken from the 1960 novel of the same name authored by Jack Kerouac. The influence of literature on the band's music is a recurring theme throughout their discography.
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Musical StyleThe song is characterized by the band's signature sound of heavy, layered guitars and melancholic lyrics. It's an example of the band's early grunge influence before they shifted towards a more diverse range of genres in subsequent albums.
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Performance“Tristessa” was frequently performed live during the band's early years and it can be found on many of their bootleg concert recordings.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Tristessa" was directed by Angela Conway. It features the band performing the song overlayed with various abstract images.
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Album PlacementThe song was later included in the band's debut studio album "Gish," which was released in 1991.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from the music critics with many praising its heavy, yet melodic sound and evocative lyrics.
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LegacyAlthough “Tristessa” was not a commercial hit, it has since become a fan favorite and is considered a key song in the Smashing Pumpkins' discography.
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