The Everlasting Gaze
Smashing Pumpkins
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You know I'm not dead You know I'm you know I'm not dead You know I'm not dead You know I'm not dead Now you know where I've been As you sleep shine I am Waiting down patiently Born of love You know I'm you know I'm not dead I'm just living in my head Forever waiting on the ways of your desire You always find your way And through it all into us all you move Forgotten touch, forbidden thought We can never, ever know You know I'm not dead You know I'm, you know I'm not dead You know I'm not dead You know I'm not dead Down below the creatures scream Strangehold of God's machines Begging to tear us out Torn is hope You know I'm, you know I'm not dead I'm just the tears inside your head Forever waiting on the ways of your desire You always find a way And through it all, into us all you move Forgotten touch, forbidden thought We can never, ever know You know I'm not dead We all want to hold in the everlasting gaze Enchanted in the rapture of his sentimental sway But underneath the wheels lie the skulls of every cog The fickle fascination of an everlasting God You know I'm not dead I'm just living in my head Forever waiting, forever waiting a cruel death You know I'm not dead I'm just living for myself Forever waiting You know I'm not dead You know I'm not dead You know I'm not dead You know I'm not dead
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Written by: William Patrick Corgan
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"The Everlasting Gaze" is the first track on the famous rock band Smashing Pumpkins’ sixth album, "Machina/The Machines of God." It was released in the year 2000.
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Position on Music ChartThe song peaked at #4 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, commemorating its commercial success and mass appeal.
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Genre classificationThe song is categorized under the genre of space rock and hard rock—a departure from the band's previous mostly alternative rock sound. Some also consider it to be a shoegaze song due to its heavy and distorted guitar sound.
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Unique Music VideoThe music video is filled with psychedelic and gothic elements, with the band members performing on an artfully lit stage.
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Symphonic VersionAn alternate symphonic version of the song was included in the band's 2000 EP, "Still Becoming Apart."
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Title OriginThe song title "The Everlasting Gaze" is said to have a spiritual meaning, symbolizing an all-seeing divine eye.
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Lyricist and VocalistBoth the lyrics and the vocals for the song were provided by the band’s frontman, Billy Corgan.
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ReceptionIt received a warm reception from fans and critics, many praising its aggressive guitar work that was reminiscent of the Smashing Pumpkins' earlier style.
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Inclusion in GamesThe song was also included in video games; it featured in the 2001 PlayStation 2 game "Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec."
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Live PerformancesIt was a popular addition to the band's live performances during their 2000 tour.
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