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Mary Star of the Sea (2003)
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Honestly (2002)
Lyric (2003)
Glorious
Zwan Lyrics
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And the world turns its head
I can't hear what they're saying to us
Through all their screams
We're giving up love for what i've said
Can't you see we all play dead
And all other thoughts went unspoken
Time was all i ever had
And may your circle stay unbroken, glorious
You fall and i fall, glorious
You fall and i fall, glorious
You fall and you fall, glorious
I fall and you fall
When i'm walking with my love
Across the trails of the dead
May they sing their praises till you
Forget everything i said
Then i come to you
In a quiet move
To say
We're giving up love for what i've said
Can't you see we all play dead
And all other thoughts went unspoken
Times were good and times were bad
Time was all i ever had
And may your circle stay unbroken, glorious
You fall and i fall, glorious
You fall and i fall, glorious
You fall and i fall, glorious
You fall and i fall
They let me run around
They forced me to the ground
They played their tricks on me
They led me to believe
There was no prodigal son
[?] become someone though
Glorious
And i'll feel the same
'cause i am the same
And i know the way home
And i'll still complain
'cause i am the change
And i'll forever seem glorious
Time may not feel as empty
[?]
Time may not feel as empty
[?]
Glorious, yeah
Glorious
It's glorious
It's glorious
Glorious, glorious
Glorious
The song Glorious by Zwan can be interpreted in different ways. However, the overall theme of the song seems to be about the power of love and the ability of love to overcome whatever obstacles that might come our way. The song begins with the singer, probably Billy Corgan, walking with his love, and the world turns its head. He seems to be referring to how people sometimes judge others without knowing them. The world turns its head, but he cannot hear what they are saying, probably because he is focused on his love. The screams of the world cannot reach him because of the powerful bond he has with his love.
The singer then talks about giving up love for what he has said, and how we all play dead. It seems to be a reference to how people sometimes give up on love or relationships because of something they said or did, and they let their pride and ego stand in their way of making things right. The chorus talks about falling together, which can be interpreted as the challenges that they face together in the relationship. The singer then talks about coming to his love and saying that times were good and bad, but time was all he ever had. He wishes for their circle to stay unbroken.
The song seems to be about how love can conquer all, and we should not let our words or pride get in the way of love. It is about facing challenges and falling together, but ultimately staying together.
Line by Line Meaning
So when i'm walking with my love And the world turns its head I can't hear what they're saying to us Through all their screams
When I'm with my beloved and other people stare at us, their violent noises are silenced, and I don't hear their criticisms.
We're giving up love for what i've said Can't you see we all play dead And all other thoughts went unspoken Times were good and times were bad Time was all i ever had And may your circle stay unbroken, glorious
When people do not see eye to eye with what I think, they stop loving me, and the only thing left to communicate is our silence. Despite all the ups and downs we went through, the only thing important to me was time. May our relationship remain strong.
You fall and i fall, glorious You fall and i fall, glorious You fall and you fall, glorious I fall and you fall
Regardless of who falls in this situation, it is still considered grand and exciting; we are all equal in our mistakes.
When i'm walking with my love Across the trails of the dead May they sing their praises till you Forget everything i said
May all those who have passed on sing the praises of my love until they forget every mistake I have ever made.
Then i come to you In a quiet move To say
I approach you unnoticed and silently to say something important.
They let me run around They forced me to the ground They played their tricks on me They led me to believe There was no prodigal son [?] become someone though Glorious
People have played games and deceived me, making me believe that I could not change or become important. Despite this, I have become someone worthy of praise.
And i'll feel the same 'cause i am the same And i know the way home And i'll still complain 'cause i am the change And i'll forever seem glorious
I will remain true to myself and return home unchanged. Though I may still gripe about things, I am changing nonetheless and will always be magnificent.
Time may not feel as empty [?] Time may not feel as empty [?]
Time may no longer feel as if it has no value or meaning, but what that relates to is unclear.
Glorious, yeah Glorious It's glorious It's glorious Glorious, glorious Glorious
Overall, this situation is magnificent and awe-inspiring.
Contributed by Vivian B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Gott0300
One of the best songs that Corgan ever wrote. And Chamberlin's drumming is SO awesome!! Why they never recorded it properly is beyond me..
@studioredband2686
has to be up there with THE GREATEST SONGS NEVER RECORDED IN STUDIO
@BillyCorgan777
We can hope it's been recorded and will be included in the Zwan remasters
@studioredband2686
@@BillyCorgan777 omg i would love that
@june8898
Wow I was at these shows. Thank you!!! So beautiful
@BillyCorgan777
Lucky you! I wasn't there, but this show matters a lot to me.
@ValisX
@@BillyCorgan777 I was at the San Diego show after this and made a recording of it that I lost... and it makes me want to cry that I don’t have that tape. As far as I know there’s no audio of the San Diego show
@Waynooski
Would have loved a studio recording of this song, but the organic feel of this live version really brings out the 'momentous' power in the solos and vocals that I think would be lost in a polished recording. --> listen to live versions of Spilled Milk vs. the UK recording. I absolutely adore the crass exclamations Billy belts in the live versions
@SPACEB0YZER0
Awesome song!
@Fook_Yu
Fuck yes, haven't heard this in years