Disavowing the punk rock roots of many of their alt-rock contemporaries, they have a diverse, densely layered, and guitar-heavy sound, containing elements of gothic rock, heavy metal, dream pop, psychedelic rock, progressive rock, shoegazing, and, in later recordings, electronica. Corgan is the group's primary songwriter; his musical ambitions and cathartic lyrics have shaped the band's albums and songs, which have been described as "anguished, bruised reports from Billy Corgan's nightmare-land".
The Smashing Pumpkins broke into the musical mainstream with their second album, 1993's Siamese Dream. The group built its audience with extensive touring and their 1995 follow-up, the double album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart. 1998's Adore would just barely miss out, peaking at number two. With 30 million albums sold worldwide, the Smashing Pumpkins were one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed bands of the 1990s. However, internal fighting, drug use, and diminishing record sales led to a 2000 break-up.
In 2006, Corgan and Chamberlin reconvened to record a new Smashing Pumpkins album, Zeitgeist. After touring throughout 2007 and 2008 with a lineup including new guitarist Jeff Schroeder, Chamberlin left the band in early 2009. Later that year, Corgan began a new recording series with a rotating lineup of musicians entitled Teargarden by Kaleidyscope, which encompassed the release of stand-alone singles, compilation EP releases, and two full albums that also fell under the project's scope—Oceania in 2012 and Monuments to an Elegy in 2014. Chamberlin and Iha officially rejoined the band in February 2018. The reunited lineup has released three albums so far—Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun. in November 2018, Cyr in November 2020, and ATUM in 2023.
The End Is The Beginning Is The End
The Smashing Pumpkins Lyrics
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The heavens spit me out
From ethers tragic I am born again
And now I'm with you now
Inside your world of wow
To move in desires made of deadly pretends
Till the end times begin
Have the people changed
Does it make you happy you're so strange
And in your darkest hour, I hold secret's flame
You can watch the world devoured in its pain
Strange
Climb my ribcage to
The replays run for you
Unhook my lights to peek behind the flesh
For I am crystal chrome
I am shatter dome
I am gremlin king of angels avenged
To destroy the end
Is it bright where you are
Have the people changed
Does it make you happy you're so strange
And in your darkest hour, I hold secret's flame
You can watch the world devoured in its pain
The zeppelins rain upon us
The guns of love disastrous
A shadow lies amongst you
To defy the future cast
Is it bright where you are
Have the people changed
Does it make you happy you're so strange
And in your darkest hour, I hold secret's flame
You can watch the world devoured in its pain
Strange
Strange
"The End Is the Beginning Is the End" by The Smashing Pumpkins is a song that explores the themes of rebirth, destruction, and the unknown. The lyrics describe a journey of transformation and spiritual awakening, as the singer is "born again" from the "ethers tragic." The song is full of vivid imagery, like "climbing my ribcage" and "gremlin king of angels avenged," which creates a surreal and dreamlike atmosphere. The chorus, with its repeated questions about the state of the world and the singer's strangeness, highlights a sense of disconnection and isolation that is common in the human experience.
The song's title, "The End Is the Beginning Is the End," reflects the cyclical nature of life and death. It suggests that every end is a new beginning, and every beginning will eventually come to an end. This concept is reinforced throughout the song by the repetition of the phrase "till the end times begin." The use of apocalyptic language and imagery also adds to the sense of inevitability and cycles of destruction and rebirth.
One possible interpretation of the song could be a reflection of the band's own journey through fame and success, as they navigate the ups and downs of the music industry. The chorus could be seen as a commentary on the pressures and expectations placed on artists, and the isolation that comes with being a public figure.
Line by Line Meaning
The sewers belch me up
I emerge from the depths of darkness and filth
The heavens spit me out
I am forcibly ejected from the sky and divine realm
From ethers tragic I am born again
My rebirth is born from a place of sadness and suffering
And now I'm with you now
I am present and connected to you in this moment
Inside your world of wow
I find myself in your incredible, fascinating world
To move in desires made of deadly pretends
I navigate a world of false hopes and dreams that ultimately harm me
Till the end times begin
My existence is marked by the impending apocalypse
Is it bright where you are
Are you in a state of happiness and enlightenment?
Have the people changed
Have the individuals around you transformed in some way?
Does it make you happy you're so strange
Are you content with your unique and unconventional qualities?
And in your darkest hour, I hold secret's flame
During your toughest times, I provide a glimmer of hope and understanding
You can watch the world devoured in its pain
You witness the destruction and agony felt by all
Climb my ribcage to
Ascend my physical body as a means of access
The replays run for you
Past events repeat themselves for your observation
Unhook my lights to peek behind the flesh
Look beyond the surface level and see what lies within
For I am crystal chrome
I am clear and reflective like a precious metal
I am shatter dome
I am a structure that can easily break and divide
I am gremlin king of angels avenged
I hold power over both good and bad, seeking retribution
To destroy the end
To eliminate the inevitable conclusion of existence
The zeppelins rain upon us
Massive airships descend upon us en masse
The guns of love disastrous
Weapons of affection lead to catastrophic results
A shadow lies amongst you
An ominous figure is present in your midst
To defy the future cast
To resist the predetermined fate of the future
Strange
An acknowledgement of the unusual and perplexing nature of existence
Contributed by Anna D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@samyaknagar4780
The sewers belch me up
The heavens spit me out
From Ether's tragic I am born again
And now I'm with you now
Inside your world of wow
To move in desires made of deadly pretends
Till the end times begin
Is it bright where you are
Have the people changed
Does it make you happy you're so strange
And in your darkest hour, I hold secrets flame
You can watch the world devoured in it's pain
Strange
Climb my ribcage to
The replays run for you
Unhook my lights to peek behind the flash
For I am crystal chrome
I am shatter dome
I am Kremlin king of angels avenged
To destroy the end
Is it bright where you are
Have the people changed
Does it make you happy you're so strange
And in your darkest hour, I hold secrets flame
You can watch the world devoured in it's pain
The zeppelins rain upon us
The guns of love disastrous
A shadow lies amongst you
To defy the future cast
Is it bright where you are
Have the people changed
Does it make you happy you're so strange
And in your darkest hour, I hold secrets flame
You can watch the world devoured in it's pain
Strange
Strange
Songwriters: William Patrick Corgan
@Mi11imani
Lyrics
The sewers belch me up
The heavens spit me out
From Ether's tragic I am born again
And now I'm with you now
Inside your world of wow
To move in desires made of deadly pretends
Till the end times begin
Is it bright where you are
Have the people changed
Does it make you happy you're so strange
And in your darkest hour, I hold secrets flame
You can watch the world devoured in it's pain
Strange
Climb my ribcage to
The replays run for you
Unhook my lights to peek behind the flash
For I am crystal chrome
I am shatter dome
I am Kremlin king of angels avenged
To destroy the end
Is it bright where you are
Have the people changed
Does it make you happy you're so strange
And in your darkest hour, I hold secrets flame
You can watch the world devoured in it's pain
The zeppelins rain upon us
The guns of love disastrous
A shadow lies amongst you
To defy the future cast
Is it bright where you are
Have the people changed
Does it make you happy you're so strange
And in your darkest hour, I hold secrets flame
You can watch the world devoured in it's pain
Strange
Strange
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@MisterMcKnight
it pains me how this song is virtually invisible from their catalog of work yet it's one of their best songs of all time imo
@tracyfrederick5606
True , so is The Beginning is the end is the beginning. Love!
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Remember 1979 it is a great song
@andydhillon1977
I agree completely! This is a song that I have to turn up the volume as high as I can whenever I hear it. They have other great songs, but this is at a higher level!