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.
Tilt
Billy Corgan Lyrics
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Climb up on my window sill
To sleep, uncover me alone
Pulling closer, close to you
Tired tired, wired still
Butterflies fill up my will
And mind, I can't grasp the end
I will be there this time
I will be there this time 'round
I will be there
This time 'round
I will be there
Tomorrow torn, the morning wilts
Climb up on my windowsill
To seek melodies I loved
Late one summer close to you
I will be there this time
I will be there this time 'round
I will be there to hold
This time 'round
I will be there
Don't let me be your best friend
Don't let me breathe your suspense, no
Far from the cross of your defense
I am the rose I railed against
I will be there this time
I will be there this time 'round
I will be there this time
I will be there
I will be there
Tomorrow is a long time
I will be there
Way too far to care
I will be there
To wonder how you ache
I will be there
To wonder where you sleep, no
Don't let me be your best chance
Don't let me be your suspense, no
The lyrics to Billy Corgan's song Tilt are emotional and vulnerable. The song reflects the struggle to let go of someone who is no longer present in his life. The first stanza establishes the setting - it's night, and he's on his window sill, feeling alone. He wants to be close to the person he's thinking of, even if it's just in his dreams. The second verse starts off with a description of how he's feeling - tired but wired, unable to stop thinking about the person he's missing. He's focused on reuniting with them, and he vows to do it "this time round."
The third verse reaffirms his desire to be with the person he's thinking of; he longs to hear the melodies they used to enjoy together in the past. The bridge talks about his fears: he doesn't want to be just friends, and he doesn't want to be someone's "best chance." He feels he's too late and too far away to make a difference to the person he loves. But he still wants to be there for them, to hold them and understand them. The last few lines repeat that he'll be there for them, no matter what.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of longing and a desire to reconnect with someone even when it seems impossible. It's a bittersweet reminder of the pain that comes with loss, but also the hope that love can endure despite distance.
Line by Line Meaning
Tomorrow done, the morning still
Having finished with today, the singer awaits the morning's arrival.
Climb up on my window sill
The singer imagines themselves as a bird perched on their window sill.
To sleep, uncover me alone
They seek sleep as a solace from their loneliness.
Pulling closer, close to you
The artist imagines being close to someone they desire.
Tired tired, wired still
The artist is exhausted yet still energized by their thoughts.
Butterflies fill up my will
The singer feels a sense of nervous excitement.
And mind, I can't grasp the end
The singer struggles to understand the end of a situation.
Drawing closer, close to you
Despite their confusion, the artist is drawn to the person they desire.
Tomorrow torn, the morning wilts
The artist's anticipation is dampened by the difficult day ahead.
To seek melodies I loved
They turn to music for comfort and nostalgia.
Late one summer close to you
They recall a past summer spent with the person they desire.
Don't let me be your best friend
The artist wishes for a deeper connection than mere friendship.
Don't let me breathe your suspense, no
They want to avoid the tension and uncertainty that comes with desire.
Far from the cross of your defense
They want to be far from the person's guardedness and barriers.
I am the rose I railed against
The singer recognizes their own tendency to push away what they desire.
Tomorrow is a long time
They feel that tomorrow and every day feels far away without the person they desire.
Way too far to care
The desire feels all-consuming and they no longer care about anything else.
To wonder how you ache
They can't help but think about the person's pain and longing.
To wonder where you sleep, no
They imagine being with the person they desire in their own bed.
Don't let me be your best chance
They want to be more than just an opportunity or backup plan.
Don't let me be your suspense, no
They don't want to be kept in uncertainty or suspense.
I will be there this time
Despite the difficulties and uncertainty, the artist vows to be there for the person they desire.
I will be there this time 'round
They repeat their commitment to be present and available.
I will be there to hold
Their desire goes beyond mere presence but extends to physical touch and comfort.
This time 'round
The singer is determined to not repeat past mistakes and to show up fully for the person they desire.
I will be there
The repetition of this line emphasizes the singer's commitment and determination.
Contributed by Julia V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jas8012
A masterpiece
@tryphenasparks
All these years later and I'm still gutted he wouldn't put this on the tracklist. Should have been the single too. Absolute tragedy.
@dvknig252
Got this in 2005 and only just found this track
@timesupply6606
Altho I've owned TFE for many years I didnt even know about this song til now!
@brandonjensen5292
Holy fuck I’ve never heard this
@michaelelmquist2864
How have I loved The Future Embrace, but didn't know about this song? Crazy. I love it!
@CodyChromeBand
It was only available on a promo cd with other artists
@MartijnvanderHoeven1983
I also thought on the japanese version
@swarler
@@MartijnvanderHoeven1983 nope
@brandonjensen5292
Exactly! I just found it!