Corgan released his first solo album TheFutureEmbrace on June 21st, 2005. It warranted mostly lukewarm reviews from the press and only sold 69,000 copies. It was followed by a tour of Europe, USA, Australia, and Japan.
Trivia:
The scars on his arms and hands in the artwork for TheFutureEmbrace are his birthmarks.
Corgan is also a huge sports fan.
Pretty
Billy Corgan Lyrics
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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
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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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