Auf der Maur became friends with Billy Corgan after apologizing for a friend who threw a beer bottle at him during one of The Smashing Pumpkins' Canadian shows. Her band, Tinker, opened for The Smashing Pumpkins in Montréal in 1993. In 1994, when Hole was in need of a new bassist following the death of Kristen Pfaff, Corgan recommended Auf der Maur to Courtney Love. Auf der Maur originally turned down the job but reconsidered on advice from her father. She joined Hole two weeks before the band's appearance at the Reading Festival, and recorded the band's third album Celebrity Skin. She left on October 20, 1999 after the band's tours in promotion of the album.
In 1999, she joined The Smashing Pumpkins after the departure of D'arcy Wretzky, and remained with the band until they disbanded in 2000. After this, she collaborated with a number of artists. In 2001, she sang on Rufus Wainwright's album, Poses. In 2002, she sang with Nicola Sirkis on the French band Indochine's song "Le Grand Secret."
In 2004, she released her debut album, Auf der Maur. The singles "Followed the Waves", "Real A Lie" and "Taste You" garnered significant airplay on modern rock radio. Six years later, she released her long-awaited follow-up, Out of Our Minds, in 2010, which featured a more obscure approach to songwriting and featured an appearance from Glenn Danzig.
Head Unbound
Auf Der Maur Lyrics
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And I, fall around the fire
A higher me for you,
Hire me for you
Fall around town, down
For the rest of the world to drown
For you'll come down
On your head
Falling down
With your head unbound
I'm falling down
Down to your ground
Fall around town, down
For the rest of the world to drown
For you'll come down
To the rest of your falling down,
On your head
And I said you could hurt me
No more,
With your heart on the floor
I said you could hurt me no more
To the rest of the world it's sure
That you will hurt me no more
To the rest of the world,
You're surely hurting more
I'm falling down
Downtown to your ground
The lyrics of Auf Der Maur's song Head Unbound hint at falling down and drowning in the chaos of the world. The singer seems to offer herself as a higher version for someone else, possibly a lover, to hire. She then emphasizes falling down to the ground, possibly implying that the relationship has taken a negative turn, and they both have to face the consequences of their actions. The line "I said you could hurt me no more" indicates some sort of past hurt, and the possible hesitation in accepting it.
The chorus of "Falling down with your head unbound, I'm falling down" shows the repercussions of their pain that can be blamed on the other person. They are being brought down with their "head unbound," maybe signifying taking risks or acting impulsively without thinking of the impact it could have. The song indicates that their struggles are reflected in the outside world as "the rest of the world" is also drowned. The lyricist seems to want to attain peace and stability and is no longer willing to put up with the hurtful behavior of someone they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Fall around the fire,
Gather around the fire with me,
And I, fall around the fire
I'll be there with you, falling around the fire,
A higher me for you,
I will elevate myself to be with you,
Hire me for you
You can hire me to always be there for you,
Fall around town, down
Let's wander around town together,
For the rest of the world to drown
Let the rest of the world fade away while we get lost,
For you'll come down
You'll join me in this escape,
To the rest of your falling down,
You'll let go of everything else and fall down too,
On your head
It's all on you now,
Falling down
We're both falling in our own ways,
With your head unbound
No limitations, free to do what you want,
I'm falling down
I'm letting go as well,
Down to your ground
Joining you where you are,
And I said you could hurt me
I allowed myself to be vulnerable to you,
No more,
But I can't take it anymore,
With your heart on the floor
You've shattered my heart,
To the rest of the world it's sure
Everyone knows what you've done,
That you will hurt me no more
But I won't let you do it again,
To the rest of the world,
Everyone else,
You're surely hurting more
You're hurting yourself more than anyone else,
I'm falling down
I'm still letting go,
Downtown to your ground
Joining you where you are, no matter the cost,
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Melissa Auf de Maur
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
interspaceherewecome
It's bad I've only recently discovered Melissa, she should have more recognition, she's a very talented woman.
Tom Wolfe
GREAT WORK. MASTERPIECE.
victopin
i think that melissa is not sufficiently valued in the world of music, because she is really good! (and very preaty)
Yuhhhhhhhh
Total A Perfect Circle vibes :) love it
john marlow
Anyone listening to this has a very good taste in music.
Andrew Glover
Forget how good MADm music was. Find of the year👌🤙🔥
altgirl stuck in kpopland
Exquisite
Paisley Spin
Why is this song so SICK?!!!!
ULYSSEX WARRYOR 17
my amor platonico... rockera, bajera y hermosa... que mas??
Halis Saygi
Im losing myself in the first 1 minute of this track because of her voice