Pretty
Billy Corgan Lyrics


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Wind a spire survey the hours I'm secrets, secrets
Spilling on the floor
Find a love a just because I need you, so much
Begging till I'm poor
Wanting so much more this hurts kid
Strangers find the eyes, just the same

Every time I start
Reaching out to find you
Loneliness abounds

Pretty, pretty STAR
Only you remind me
That only you can find me, in you
In all I choose

Wait remind my life is mine so many travelers
Carry past the word
Flowers Jake the sun afraid I'm blinking softly
Wishing on your name
Wondering who to blame next, low this
Crawling towards the door, just the same

Every time I start
Reaching out to find you
Loneliness abounds
Pretty, pretty STAR

Only you remind me
That only love can blind
Every time I start
Emptiness confounds me

Loneliness astounds me
Pretty, pretty STAR
It's me and you
In all I choose





Show me
There's no other

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Billy Corgan's song "Pretty" are open to interpretation, as with many of his works. At first glance, the song appears to be about the struggle to find love and companionship, with the singer expressing their loneliness and desperation for connection. However, there is a sense of self-awareness and empowerment present as well, as the singer reminds themselves that their life is their own and that they ultimately have control over their choices.


The imagery in the first verse is particularly striking, with the wind and spire suggesting a sense of vastness and uncertainty, while the spilled secrets on the floor hint at the vulnerability and emotional baggage that the singer carries. The second verse introduces the idea of blaming others for one's own problems, which is an interesting contradiction to the individualistic message of the rest of the song. Overall, it seems to be a complex meditation on the human need for love and connection, and the difficulties that come with that search.


Line by Line Meaning

Wind a spire survey the hours I'm secrets, secrets
I am haunted by secrets and I can't escape them


Spilling on the floor
These secrets are spilling out of me and I can't control it


Find a love a just because I need you, so much
I am desperately seeking love because I need it to fill a void in my life


Begging till I'm poor
I am willing to do just about anything to find love, even if it means sacrificing my own well-being


Wanting so much more this hurts kid
My desire for love is so strong that it physically hurts me


Strangers find the eyes, just the same
Despite everyone being different on the outside, we all share the common experience of loneliness


Every time I start
Each and every time


Reaching out to find you
I am searching for someone to fill the void in my life


Loneliness abounds
I am overwhelmed by my feelings of loneliness


Pretty, pretty STAR
The person I am seeking is like a shining star in my life


Only you remind me
You are the only one who makes me remember what it feels like to be happy


That only you can find me, in you
You are the only one who can fill the void in my life


In all I choose
No matter what choices I make, I'm still searching for love


Wait remind my life is mine so many travelers
I am reminded that I am in control of my own life even though it feels like I am a passenger


Carry past the word
People carry the weight of their past experiences with them


Flowers Jake the sun afraid I'm blinking softly
I am afraid of losing love, like a flower losing the sun, and I feel helpless about it


Wishing on your name
I am hoping that the person I'm searching for will come into my life


Wondering who to blame next, low this
I am constantly looking for someone to blame for my loneliness


Crawling towards the door, just the same
I am trying to escape my loneliness, but it feels like an impossible task


Only love can blind
Love has the ability to make us overlook the flaws in someone


Emptiness confounds me
My feelings of emptiness are overwhelming


Loneliness astounds me
My feelings of loneliness are shocking and overwhelming


It's me and you
It's just me and the person I'm searching for


Show me
Prove to me


There's no other
That there is no one else for me but you




Lyrics ยฉ Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM PATRICK CORGAN

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Comments from YouTube:

@VenusAxe

Deeply introspective and atmospheric. I truly love this album, so many layers of love and heartbreak.

@GeorgeOforiAtta

I've been following Smashing Pumpkins for some time now...and this song peers into my own feelings about love as a concept. Pretty, Pretty Star actually makes me feel at a loss for words...almost like the feeling you get before you feel like crying. Yet, these tears would be love offerings mixed with dreams of what could have been perfect!

@missingmissmoss

@2:10. instant chills @ this part every time.

@AuntiePatty

So damn good, its tears up my eyes...

@liamvg

Reminds me of the summer of 1998. This has the same sound from the Adore album.

@Melloh

Genius.

@RyanMaloneymusic

Best stuff ever

@annamaj2943

Amo questo album malgrado all'epoca diversi lo stroncarono e'nella mia collezione

@MoonsongLullabies

Gorgeous

@annamaj2943

Adoro Pretty Pretty Star e The Camara Eye Mina Loy

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