Being Beige
Smashing Pumpkins
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11 facts about this song
Song Composition"Being Beige" was a part of the "Monuments to an Elegy" album which was released in 2014.
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Album ThemeThis song contributed to the overall theme of the album which according to Billy Corgan, was "love, rebirth, and renewal".
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Band Line UpThe song and album were recorded when the Smashing Pumpkins consisted only of Billy Corgan and drummer Jeff Schroeder.
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Special CollaborationThe drummer for the song "Being Beige" was Tommy Lee, best known as the drummer for the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.
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InspirationFrontman Billy Corgan claims the album's and consequentially "Being Beige's" inspiration to be “The middle period of the band, say 1993-1998.”
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Song LengthThe song clocks in at 3:39 minutes, making it one of the shorter songs on the album.
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Critical Reception"Being Beige" received mixed reviews - some critics praised its atmospheric and melodic approach while others thought it lacked the dynamism often associated with the Smashing Pumpkins.
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Song StyleThe song features a more synth-based, stripped-down sound compared to the band’s earlier, heavier grunge and alternative rock style.
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Title ReflectionThe title “Being Beige” is said to reflect the song’s calm and subdued emotionality and sound.
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Song Meaning"Being Beige" has been interpreted as dealing with themes of love, loss, and emotions such as longing and regret.
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Chart PerformanceDespite mixed reviews, the song and album performed well on the charts. The album reached number 33 on the US Billboard 200.
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