Mayonaise
The Smashing Pumpkins, Smashing Pumpkins
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Fool enough to almost be it Cool enough to not quite see it Doomed Pick your pockets full of sorrow Run away with me tomorrow June Try, ease the pain Somehow we'll feel the same Well, no one knows Where our secrets go I send a heart to all my dearies When your life is so, so dreary Dream I'm rumored to the straight and narrow While the harlots of my perils Scream And I fail But when I can, I will Try to understand That when I can, I will Mother weep the years I'm missing All our time can't be given Back Shut my mouth and strike the demons Cursed you and your reasons Out of hand and out of season Out of love and out of feeling So bad When I can, I will Words defy the plan When I can, I will Fool enough to almost be it Cool enough to not quite see it Old enough to always feel this Always old, I'll always feel this No more promise no more sorrow No longer will I follow Can anybody hear me I just want to be me When I can, I will Try to understand That when I can, I will
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Written by: WILLIAM PATRICK CORGAN, JAMES YOSHINOBU IHA
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origins"Mayonaise" is a song by American alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins. It was released in 1993 as part of their second studio album, "Siamese Dream."
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Meaning of TitleContrary to what the title suggests, the song isn't about the condiment; it's a word that was invented by Billy Corgan and James Iha. The title "Mayonaise" came out completely randomly during the demo process and has no significance to the song's lyrics or meaning.
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Band MembersThe song is credited to James Iha and Billy Corgan, hinting that they both played a significant role in the song’s creation, although Billy Corgan is considered the principal songwriter for the band.
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Popular Among The FansDespite not being released as a commercial single, "Mayonaise" is considered a fan favorite and is often listed among the band’s best songs.
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Song And MelancholyThe song is often referred to as the heart of "Siamese Dream" as its melancholic and soul-stirring tunes resonate with listeners.
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Unique Sound EffectThe unique squeaking sound you hear in the song is the result of a metal slide accidentally bouncing against the strings of James Iha's guitar. It wasn’t intentional, but they liked the sound and decided to keep it in the final mix.
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Music InspirationOne interpretation of "Mayonaise" is that it is about feeling alienated. This song depicts the darkness and loneliness that Billy Corgan felt growing up.
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Frequent Concert ClosureThe song is frequently used as the final song at concerts due to its crescendos and intense emotion. It creates the perfect ending atmosphere for performances.
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Cultural ImpactIn the "Simpsons" episode "Homerpalooza," Homer Simpson meets Billy Corgan and when asked how he's doing, Corgan replies, "Depressed. Our last three albums didn't sell very well." To which Homer responds, "Weird. I have all your old albums and they're great." Then Corgan said, "Maybe you'd like our new album," and Homer says, "Is it a tribute to 'Mayonaise'?" expressing his love for the song.
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Live VersionA live version of "Mayonaise" was included on the band's compilation album "Pisces Iscariot," which was released in 1994 and peaked at number 4 on the US Billboard 200.
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