The Celestials
Smashing Pumpkins
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On the day that you were born They built an empire off a scream I cant explain Endlessly theyll set you free Give you reason to believe This empty place I may seem unafraid And I may seem unashamed But I will be special k Never let the summer catch you down Never let your thoughts run free Even when their numbers draw you out Everything I want is free Til the end Til the end Til the end Im gonna love you 101 percent Im gonna love you til this ends Take a chance if you should go Face upon your happy home The scanners wait Selfishly they might concede You were always on your own You cant escape I may seem unafraid And I may seem unashamed But I will be special k Never let the summer catch you down Never let your thoughts run free Even when their numbers draw you out Everything I want is free Youre not me and never ever will you be Im gonna find you and never run against Im gonna find you til the end Til the end Til the end Never let the summer catch you down Never let your thoughts run free Even while their numbers call you out Everything I want is free Free youre free with me Youre free with me
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Written by: William Patrick Corgan
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11 facts about this song
Album and Release"The Celestials" is a song from "Oceania," which is the ninth album by American alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins. The album was released in June 2012.
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Song Position"The Celestials" is the third track on their "Oceania" album.
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Official Music VideoThe official music video for "The Celestials" was released in August 2012. The video has a unique narrative featuring a pink bear, which shows a metaphor symbolizing Billy Corgan’s earlier self.
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Genre ClassGiven the Smashing Pumpkins' alternative rock reputation, the song "The Celestials" follows suit. It is a fusion of classic alternative rock, coupled with elements of new wave and pop.
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Song DurationThe running time of "The Celestials" is approximately 3 minutes and 57 seconds.
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Band LineupThe band line-up at the time of recording "The Celestials" included Billy Corgan, Jeff Schroeder, Nicole Fiorentino, and Mike Byrne. This was the first studio album featuring this incarnation of the band.
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Usage in Media"The Celestials" was widely used in the media after its release. It was notably featured in the soundtrack of the documentary film, "Pearl Jam Twenty."
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Fan ResponseDespite the drastic change of style, fans warmly received "The Celestials", appreciating its variety and dynamism that was a departure from the band's usual sound.
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Artistic FoilsThe song "The Celestials" and the song "Quasar" are considered to be artistic foils to each other on the album, with the latter being a fast-paced, high-energy track, while the former is softer and slower.
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Acoustic PerformancesFrontman Billy Corgan has performed "The Celestials" solo on acoustic guitar on multiple occasions, which brings a different intimate context to the piece.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics of "The Celestials" reflect a meditative and philosophical mood conveying a message about acceptance, change and keeping faith.
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