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.
Sorrows
Billy Corgan Lyrics
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I light the light
she'll come in blushes
so I must hide
make sure on pages
we never die
(in blue) there's changes that never stray
I touch the face of my own age
cause nothing yet has blessed me yet from
sorrow
sorrow
sorrow
come what may
it's here I must wait
to keep the dogs at bay
ok? ok
sorrow
sorrow
under a moment your eyes turned blue
I choose to love you and never lose
stay true and sign the cross in you
(slain by Cain)
dear love, come what may
let fear charge the gates
I'm here, I'm here, I'm here,
here to stay
Ok, ok
sorrow
sorrow
The lyrics to Billy Corgan's song "Sorrows" depict a love that is intense but filled with obstacles. The song begins with the singer awaiting the arrival of his lover, but struggling to contain his feelings in order to pick up where they left off. He speaks of hiding his vulnerabilities and ensuring their love never dies on the pages of their story. Yet, he knows that there will be challenges, false starts, and moments of anger that will test their relationship. Despite this, the singer calls out to fate "come what may" and declares his willingness to stay as he comes to terms with the idea of facing sorrow head-on.
The second verse of the song delves deeper into the singer's character as he mentions the turning of his lover's eyes to blue, which can symbolize both loyalty and sadness. He decides to love her forever and stay true to their connection by signing off the cross she represents, despite the possibility of being met with the same fate as Cain. The outro of the song encapsulates the singer's resolve to remain steadfast in the face of any hardship as he pleads with his lover to not let fear ruin what they have created.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sorrows" present a deeply emotional portrayal of love that is vulnerable yet strong. The singer faces his own demons and acknowledges the challenges ahead, but is steadfast in his commitment to the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
first touch and listen
I pay close attention as the first interaction with someone sets the tone for the whole encounter.
I light the light
I create a welcoming atmosphere for the person I'm interacting with.
she'll come in blushes
The person may feel embarrassed or shy upon meeting me.
so I must hide
I must be careful not to come on too strong and scare the person away.
make sure on pages
We must document our moments and memories together.
we never die
Memories of our time together will live on even after we've moved on or passed away.
there's changes that never stray
There are inevitable changes that occur in life that will constantly affect us.
false starts that draw the shine of rage
Mistakes cause frustration and anger.
I touch the face of my own age
I confront the reality of aging and mortality.
cause nothing yet has blessed me yet from sorrow
I haven't found any positive outcomes from dealing with pain and sadness.
sorrow
Repeated as a reminder that I am still dealing with pain and sadness.
come what may
Regardless of what happens.
it's here I must wait
I must stay patient and experience each moment as it comes.
to keep the dogs at bay
To keep negative influences at a distance.
ok? ok
A question of reassurance that everything is alright.
under a moment your eyes turned blue
Your eyes revealed a vulnerable side that I may not have seen before.
I choose to love you and never lose
I choose to love you despite any hardships we may face and never let anything come between us.
stay true and sign the cross in you
Stay loyal to yourself and believe in your values and beliefs.
(slain by Cain)
A biblical reference to the violence and betrayal that can occur between loved ones.
dear love, come what may
My feelings of love are unwavering regardless of what may happen.
let fear charge the gates
Allow fear to come and go but don't let it control you.
I'm here, I'm here, I'm here, here to stay
I am here for you and committed to staying by your side.
sorrow
Repeated as a reminder that I am still dealing with pain and sadness.
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Jason K
Why can’t this album be found anywhere but here? I used to own the hard copy cd.
Bdog77
Still got the hard copy CD. You can’t find it anywhere online?
rockMelloncollie
I have it burned into mp3 on an old ipod.