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The Smashing Pumpkins — Eye
Album: Greatest Hits (Rotten Apples)
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Released: 1992
Length: 4:52
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I lie, I wait
I stop, I hesitate
I am, I breathe
I meant, I think of me

Is it any wonder I can't sleep?
All I have is all you gave to me
Is it any wonder I found peace through you?
Turn to the gates of heaven, to myself be damned
Turn away from light
It's not enough, just a touch
It's not enough

I taste, I love
I come, I bleed enough
I hate, I'm not
I was, I want too much

Is it any wonder I can't sleep?
All I have is all you gave to me
Is it any wonder I found peace through you?
Turn to the gates of heaven, to myself be damned
Turn away from light
It's not enough, just a touch
It's not enough, just a touch
It's not enough, just a touch
It's not enough, just a touch
It's not enough, just a touch
It's not enough, just a touch
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This song was the tipping point of when the Pumpkins stopped being interesting to me.
Posted 7 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
 w3weasel wrote:
Billy Corrigan needs to wear noseplugs when he sings.  He's so inescapably nasal, i find every syllable to be excruciating to listen to.

 
The rest of us need earplugs for this one. Sometimes I can take his voice, but not with this song.
Posted 8 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 RadioBow wrote:
Lost Highway gem

 
Hardly the best thing on there.
Posted 8 years ago by ritingon    [ Reply ]
 sandpebble wrote:
One of the most wonderfully unique voices in modern music.

 
I agree.  I still find his nasal twang easier on the ears than Dylan or Waits (BUUUUURPPP.) I will admit to liking the earlier/less electronic Pumpkins better, but this is a great track with a crushing beat and usually gets me going a bit too fast on the motorcycle when it comes on.

Screw the haters. 
Posted 8 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
1992! I've passed a lot of water since then.
Posted 8 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
 Crumblebum wrote:

idiot_wind wrote:

I ask...what kind of cheese do they want?  How big should the block of cheese be? The size of a house?

It's got to be huge to go along with all their non-stop, monotonic, "whining"! 

Note to these guys: look up harmony, melody, and musical hooks.  

Darn it!  Now they got me whining! Their music is like a virus!  

 
Amen.

 
Agree
Posted 8 years ago by DanO-1    [ Reply ]

idiot_wind wrote:

I ask...what kind of cheese do they want?  How big should the block of cheese be? The size of a house?

It's got to be huge to go along with all their non-stop, monotonic, "whining"! 

Note to these guys: look up harmony, melody, and musical hooks.  

Darn it!  Now they got me whining! Their music is like a virus!  

 
Amen.
Posted 8 years ago by Crumblebum    [ Reply ]
Not the best of their catalog. Clearly done while Jimmy Chamberlain was absent. This was a good precursor to Adore, though. I suppose they used this track to start their transformation into what they would be in 1998. 
Posted 8 years ago by DavidFromHouston    [ Reply ]
Lost Highway gem
Posted 8 years ago by RadioBow    [ Reply ]
I love PSD ..when it is available.
Posted 8 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
Billy Corrigan needs to wear noseplugs when he sings.  He's so inescapably nasal, i find every syllable to be excruciating to listen to.
Posted 9 years ago by w3weasel    [ Reply ]
I ask...what kind of cheese do they want?  How big should the block of cheese be? The size of a house?

It's got to be huge to go along with all their non-stop, monotonic, "whining"! 

Note to these guys: look up harmony, melody, and musical hooks.  

Darn it!  Now they got me whining! Their music is like a virus!  
Posted 9 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 keller1 wrote:
Smashing Pumpkins w/o Jimmy Chamberlin ain't Smashing Pumpkins. 2.
 
Smashing Pumpkins w/o ANY of the original four (Chamberlain, Corgan, D'arcy, & Iha.) ain't Smashing Pumpkins!    It was the timing and the way the four played together that made those first five years or so so special - some of the finest rock'n'roll ever produced, actually.

Everything recorded after 'Siamese Dream', after their "fame", if you will, was just not the same (though 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness' was special in it's own way - Corgan said at the time he was writing  "The Wall for Generation X" - oy-vey!)

The final nail in the coffin for the real Pumpkins (from Wiki);
July 11, 1996, when touring keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin and Chamberlin overdosed on heroin in a hotel room in New York City. Melvoin died, and Chamberlin was arrested for drug possession. A few days later, the band announced that Chamberlin had been fired as a result of the incident. The Pumpkins chose to finish the tour, and hired drummer Matt Walker and keyboardist Dennis Flemion. Corgan later said the decision to continue touring was the worst decision the band had ever made, damaging both their music and their reputation

Any new SP is like new G'n'R - a bunch of hired guns sadly trying to recreate a magic that was time and place - not just sound - which of course can not be done.


Posted 11 years ago by Biscobret    [ Reply ]
One of the most wonderfully unique voices in modern music.
Posted 11 years ago by sandpebble    [ Reply ]
Rotten Apple is an appropriate title for this.  Yikes!  How did this make it on?
Posted 11 years ago by cmarcan    [ Reply ]

from 1992...?

Wooow! Sooo good!


Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Cake -> Smashing Pumpkins...okay, I got it: 
What are good bands with impressively small vocal range for 100, Alex?

Posted 13 years ago by midas1    [ Reply ]
Tasty set list, none the less!
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 kaybee wrote:
Not a big fan of Smashing Pumpkins, but I like this.
 
I'm with you on that.
Posted 14 years ago by zair99    [ Reply ]
Not a big fan of Smashing Pumpkins, but I like this.
Posted 14 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
This is indeed a rotten apple. {#Wink} But then again, I'm not a big fan of the Pumpkins.

Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
This band coulda been a contendah if they had just found a lead singer!{#Stop}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 Odyzzeuz wrote:
And if she WAS his sister, that would be, what, the Antigone syndrome?
 
You called?

Posted 14 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
NIce Outro!
Posted 14 years ago by StephenF    [ Reply ]
The choir part is astonishing. 9 thumbs up
Posted 15 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
they're husband and wife. he took her last name when they got married. according to wikipedia, which we all know is full of liberal lies. unfortunately conservapedia feels it's above "pop culture trivia" and had no article on either of these two musicians.
 
Wikipedia is littered with opinions and propaganda from all sides.  Conservapedia is even further from encyclopedic - well, unless you agree with something like: "dinosaurs were created on day 6 of the creation week, approximately 6,000 years ago, along with other land animals, and therefore co-existed with humans".  There are likely few "pop culture" entries since they probably abhor popular culture - as many Conservatives have throughout history.
Posted 15 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
The Watchmen!

Posted 15 years ago by realsleep    [ Reply ]
Buahahaha. I came on to say this lady sounds like she has a mustache.
Posted 15 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
Meh.

At best.
Posted 16 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
 qosforever wrote:
Typical Smashing's songs that I don't like
I wonder how they made marvellous songs like Today, 1979, etc and then made songs like this one...
 
I think this is one of my fav SP songs. It's so different than the normal style. I think it still feels current, even though it's a 90's track.


Posted 16 years ago by Flipmode    [ Reply ]
Ein Hallo die Elbe abwärts von Dresden nach Hamburg. {#Dance}
Posted 16 years ago by dis    [ Reply ]
godlike. {#Cool}
Posted 16 years ago by milchschnitte    [ Reply ]
Not their greatest song, but I really like SP at all.
Posted 16 years ago by dis    [ Reply ]
This is good song. Love the beat and the lyrics are not half bad for sure. {#Heartkiss}
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
They've morphed into Depeche Mode...at that point of course
Posted 16 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
Well, Jack White ain't married to Meg anymore, 'cause he is married to Karen "Fatty" Elson...
Posted 16 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
ziggytrix wrote:
they're husband and wife. he took her last name when they got married. according to wikipedia, which we all know is full of liberal lies. unfortunately conservapedia feels it's above "pop culture trivia" and had no article on either of these two musicians.
thank god for Conservapedia - everyone needs a fair and balanced view of the teletubbies!
Posted 16 years ago by k_trout    [ Reply ]
Smashing.
Posted 16 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
these guys/this guy really bore(s) me.
Posted 16 years ago by Ljenny    [ Reply ]
milchschnitte wrote:
>> godlike
Which one, Loki?
Posted 16 years ago by eskles    [ Reply ]
HonduranRed wrote:
. . . listen to Guns and Roses, then Poison, then Motely Crue, then . . . put on ANY Smashing Pumpkins album..it'll sound REAL special.
. . . a kick in the face would feel special after listening to Poison!
Posted 16 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Typical Smashing's songs that I don't like I wonder how they made marvellous songs like Today, 1979, etc and then made songs like this one...
Posted 16 years ago by qosforever    [ Reply ]
next please... 2
Posted 17 years ago by ocsike    [ Reply ]
HonduranRed wrote:
Aww man....these guys had a really cool and cutting edge sound back in the early 90's...it was definately something special back then....i guess nowadays there are so many bands that have incorporated similar styles and sounds that it must seem pretty normal......but you can try this experiment at home to get the feel of the 90's: listen to Guns and Roses, then Poison, then Motely Crue, then Metallica (anything before Black) then, put on ANY Smashing Pumpkins album..it'll sound REAL special.
you're so right! it was very special. Have to say though, that even i'm not so into this anymore. But it deserves a special place. (this is not one of there better songs imo)
Posted 17 years ago by Martino    [ Reply ]
>> godlike
Posted 17 years ago by milchschnitte    [ Reply ]
Really not liking that "relax ... don't do it" squishy synth biz.
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
TJS wrote:
I couldn't agree more. I loved "disarm" when I first heard it - I still really like it - but most of the other stuff they put out is...well...just nothing special, I guess.
Aww man....these guys had a really cool and cutting edge sound back in the early 90's...it was definately something special back then....i guess nowadays there are so many bands that have incorporated similar styles and sounds that it must seem pretty normal......but you can try this experiment at home to get the feel of the 90's: listen to Guns and Roses, then Poison, then Motely Crue, then Metallica (anything before Black) then, put on ANY Smashing Pumpkins album..it'll sound REAL special.
Posted 17 years ago by HonduranRed    [ Reply ]
musikalia wrote:
I've really tried, and I don't consider them a crap band or anything, but I just do not like these guys. Oh well.
I couldn't agree more. I loved "disarm" when I first heard it - I still really like it - but most of the other stuff they put out is...well...just nothing special, I guess.
Posted 17 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
musikalia wrote:
I've really tried, and I don't consider them a crap band or anything, but I just do not like these guys. Oh well.
Agreed.
Posted 17 years ago by crinky    [ Reply ]
Smashing Pumpkins w/o Jimmy Chamberlin ain't Smashing Pumpkins. 2.
Posted 17 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
I've really tried, and I don't consider them a crap band or anything, but I just do not like these guys. Oh well.
Posted 17 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
Odyzzeuz wrote:
And if she WAS his sister, that would be, what, the Antigone syndrome?
You tell us, Odysseus...
Posted 17 years ago by out_to_lunch    [ Reply ]
bumrush wrote:
You know they aren't related, right?
they're husband and wife. he took her last name when they got married. according to wikipedia, which we all know is full of liberal lies. unfortunately conservapedia feels it's above "pop culture trivia" and had no article on either of these two musicians.
Posted 17 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
out_to_lunch wrote:
um, its Oedipus. Not edipis. Plebian. The story of Oedipus involved his killing of his father and mating with his mother. What you're referring to is incestuous.
And if she WAS his sister, that would be, what, the Antigone syndrome?
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
aw, i don't know. the curls are cute.
Plus, someday, it'll be like that Seinfeld episode where the guy who's been shaving his head for years freaks out when he finds out he's really bald.
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Stevo wrote:
Everyone can say what they want, but I just saw Smashing Pumpkins and the White Stripes at Primavera 2007 in Barcelona, and they were both great! Last time I saw SP was at least 6-7 years ago, and they are awesome live! White stripes too, but a little edipis-with-your-sister complex for me....
um, its Oedipus. Not edipis. Plebian. The story of Oedipus involved his killing of his father and mating with his mother. What you're referring to is incestuous.
Posted 17 years ago by out_to_lunch    [ Reply ]
Hahaha.. pwned.
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
Stevo wrote:
Everyone can say what they want, but I just saw Smashing Pumpkins and the White Stripes at Primavera 2007 in Barcelona, and they were both great! Last time I saw SP was at least 6-7 years ago, and they are awesome live! White stripes too, but a little edipis-with-your-sister complex for me....
You know they aren't related, right?
Posted 17 years ago by bumrush    [ Reply ]
Rickvee wrote:
The drums ruin this one.
Yeah. I wouldn't say ruin....I still like it, but the constant background drumming (drum machine?) is terrible!
Posted 17 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
Everyone can say what they want, but I just saw Smashing Pumpkins and the White Stripes at Primavera 2007 in Barcelona, and they were both great! Last time I saw SP was at least 6-7 years ago, and they are awesome live! White stripes too, but a little edipis-with-your-sister complex for me....
Posted 17 years ago by Stevo    [ Reply ]
What crap. Billy Corgan needs a lryngectomy to save us all.
Posted 17 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
The drums ruin this one.
Posted 17 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
This is my favorite song from the soundtrack. :) BOOYA! I got to correct Bill. :D O Crap! someone beat me to it. :(
Posted 17 years ago by bumrush    [ Reply ]
I love Billy's voice. I know this makes some people think I'm insane, but whatever. I think it's hot as hell.
Posted 17 years ago by MissAmy    [ Reply ]
probably my favourite SP track (probably because like "The End is the Beginning" mentioned below, it doesn't sound like SP) I'd sure like to punch Billy Corgan though
Posted 17 years ago by electronicshaman    [ Reply ]
I really like this song! Can't help having a soft spot for Billy Corgan's lyrics.
Posted 17 years ago by tripi    [ Reply ]
ndfan75 wrote:
lol, no doubt. glad he shaved his head
aw, i don't know. the curls are cute.
Posted 18 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
queenjill wrote:
Lookit all the hair in that photo! Hoooooooooooo Hmm. No emoticon for that one.
lol, no doubt. glad he shaved his head
Posted 18 years ago by ndfan75    [ Reply ]
Some of the instrumentals on the Lost Highway soundtrack are stupendous. Adding a few to the playlist here would be great!
Posted 18 years ago by IMGoph    [ Reply ]
Lookit all the hair in that photo! Hoooooooooooo Hmm. No emoticon for that one.
Posted 18 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
Never heard this but what an annoying 80's drum beat! This coming from a band I generally respect and like. Poor showing on this effort , IMHO.
Posted 21 years ago by eddief    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by faramir: I haven't heard anything except radio stuff since Siamese dream. Do they have anything else that sounds comparable?
This soundtrack, and thus "Eye", came out in between _Mellon Collie_ and _Adore_. "Eye" could fit well on _Adore_, which is a sort of techno-rock album. If you like this track, _Adore_ is definitely worth checking out. Another pair of Pumpkins tracks that came out around this time is "The End is the Beginning is the End" and "The Beginning is the End is the Beginning", which were both on the _Batman and Robin_ soundtrack. Those are sort of techo-pop-rock. I like the former, but not the latter. And of course the movie was torturously awful. I like this song quite a lot, and liked it a lot more after seeing it performed at the Bridge School Benefit. Acoustic. With Marilyn Manson also singing. Billy and Marilyn's voices meshed surprisingly well, even to me, who likes both their voices independently. (Those of you who complain about Billy's voice would have hated it, i'm sure.)
Posted 21 years ago by mrtyler    [ Reply ]
Easily my favorite Pumpkins song. (I love the Lost Highways soundtrack altogether--great blend of good rock and strange avante-garde jazz-type compositions. Especially Trent Reznor\'s saxophone playing towards the end). I haven\'t heard anything except radio stuff since Siamese dream. Do they have anything else that sounds comparable?
Posted 21 years ago by faramir    [ Reply ]
Niiice. I\'m just a SP freak, so my opinion isn\'t very objective. Growing up in the 90\'s they are sort of my \'led zeppelin\'. Wait, that\'s a horrible comparison. Maybe more like my \'Velvet Underground\'. Wait, maybe that\'s a worse comparison. Oh well, do you get my point?
Posted 21 years ago by gdtek    [ Reply ]
His voice doesn\'t seem to fit in. Not that it does elsewhere, but he should at least stick to his guitar.
Posted 22 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
this was first on the Lost Highway soundtrack...play it more
Posted 22 years ago by mlsully7    [ Reply ]