Drum + Fife
Smashing Pumpkins
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Away, away foul dreams You're gonna listen now to me No rules, or in-betweens You're gonna listen now to me Waste all your time on another kind of boy (whoa) I faint up on the line, [?] are out of count Come on along on an eastern show Come on along, oh my Come on along on a winter's morn Come on along, oh my (my) Inside the drum and fife is steel Racing scene to scene To break this beast in me 'Cause I will bang this drum to my dying day Your mind affection drew You're gonna listen now to me What's done, what's left as [?] You're gonna listen now to me Come on along on an eastern show Come on along, oh my Come on along on a winter's morn Come on along, oh my (my) Inside, the drum and fife is steel Racing scene to scene To break this beast in me To [?] 'Cause I will bang this drum to my dying 'Cause I will bang this drum to my dying 'Cause I will bang this drum to my dying day 'Cause I will bang this drum to my dying day Don't you ever be afraid Don't you ever be afraid Don't you ever be afraid No more, no more, no more 'Cause I will bang this drum to my dying day (Don't you ever be afraid) 'Cause I will bang this drum to my dying 'Cause I will bang this drum to my dying 'Cause I will bang this drum to my dying day 'Cause I will bang this drum
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Written by: William Patrick Corgan
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10 facts about this song
Music Creation"Drum + Fife" is a song by the American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. This song is a part of their ninth studio album, ‘Monuments to an Elegy,’ which was released in 2014.
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Album CollaborationThe album ‘Monuments to an Elegy’ was produced by the band frontman Billy Corgan and Howard Willing, marking their second collaboration. Their first was the band’s resurgent ‘Adore’ album in 1998.
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Music CompositionKnown for its unique timbre, "Drum + Fife" blends an interesting array of sounds, including, as the title suggests, drums and fife, in addition to a fusion of acoustic and synthesizer music.
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Inspiration BehindBilly Corgan said that the title of the song “Drum + Fife” came from an adage he heard saying, "I will bang this drum until I die, I will bang this fife until I die," which struck him as a perfect metaphor for his own dedication to his art.
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Guest AppearancesMusician Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe fame played drums on the entire ‘Monuments to an Elegy’ album, including the song "Drum + Fife."
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Song ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its innovative blend of musical styles, while others criticized for its perceived lack of cohesion and overshadowing of Corgan’s vocals.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Drum + Fife" was directed by Ahlander + Antiga. The video is a powerful commentary on the impact of war, depicting children as soldiers and engaging in battle, only to eventually find peace through music. Corgan stated that the video was meant to address the trauma of post-war veterans.
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Performance Highlights"Drum + Fife" has been performed live by The Smashing Pumpkins in various concerts and tours, such as their In Plainsong tour in 2016. The live renditions often diverge from the original recorded version, offering spectators a unique take on this range-bound composition.
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Song MeaningThe song seems to deal with themes of persistence and resilience in the face of adversity, a recurring motif in the music of The Smashing Pumpkins.
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Availability"Drum + Fife" is digitally available on major music platform such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, and also its music video can be viewed on YouTube.
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