Everlasting Gaze
The Smashing Pumpkins, Smashing Pumpkins
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You know I'm not dead You know I'm you know I'm not dead You know I'm not dead You know I'm not dead Now you know where I've been As you sleep shine I am Waiting down patiently Born of love You know I'm you know I'm not dead I'm just living in my head Forever waiting on the ways of your desire You always find your way And through it all into us all you move Forgotten touch, forbidden thought We can never, ever know You know I'm not dead You know I'm, you know I'm not dead You know I'm not dead You know I'm not dead Down below the creatures scream Strangehold of God's machines Begging to tear us out Torn is hope You know I'm, you know I'm not dead I'm just the tears inside your head Forever waiting on the ways of your desire You always find a way And through it all, into us all you move Forgotten touch, forbidden thought We can never, ever know You know I'm not dead We all want to hold in the everlasting gaze Enchanted in the rapture of his sentimental sway But underneath the wheels lie the skulls of every cog The fickle fascination of an everlasting God You know I'm not dead I'm just living in my head Forever waiting, forever waiting a cruel death You know I'm not dead I'm just living for myself Forever waiting You know I'm not dead You know I'm not dead You know I'm not dead You know I'm not dead
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Written by: William Patrick Corgan
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16 facts about this song
Album"Everlasting Gaze" is a track from the sixth studio album of Smashing Pumpkins titled "Machina/The Machines of God."
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ReleaseThe album was launched on February 29, 2000, and "Everlasting Gaze" was its first song.
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GenreIt falls under the genre of alternative rock, a signature style of Smashing Pumpkins.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Everlasting Gaze" is renowned for its vibrant psychedelic visual effects. It was directed by Jonas Åkerlund, who is known for his work with prominent artists like Lady Gaga and Madonna.
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ChartsUpon its release, the song made it to No. 4 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and No. 26 on the Mainstream Rock chart.
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LyricsLike many of their songs, Billy Corgan, the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of Smashing Pumpkins, wrote the lyrics for "Everlasting Gaze."
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Sound SignificanceIt is known for its heavier sound compared to the previous tracks of the band. This shift in sound marked a return to the band's heavier roots after their more melodic 1998 album, Adore.
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PersonnelThe song consists of the band's three core members on the time of its release: Billy Corgan, James Iha, and Jimmy Chamberlin.
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Live Debut"Everlasting Gaze" first debuted live at the Bridge School Benefit concert on October 30, 1999.
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Re-ReleaseA re-mastered version of the song appeared in the band's 2011 album, "The Smashing Pumpkins Oceania: Live in NYC."
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ReceptionThe song was generally well-received by critics, with some appreciating its heavier sound and lauding it as a successful blend of the band's earlier and later styles.
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PromotionThe song was performed as part of their set for their 2000 MTV New Year's Eve special to promote the release of the album.
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Cover ArtThe single's cover art features a photo of the Sacred Heart, continuing themes of mysticism and spirituality seen throughout the album.
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Notable PerformanceA notable performance of the song was during the band's farewell show at The Metro in Chicago in 2000.
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ReviewsThe song was reviewed positively by music publications such as Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and NME, praising its catchy rock riffs and profound lyrics.
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InfluencesLike many Smashing Pumpkins songs, "Everlasting Gaze" exhibits influences from a variety of musical genres beyond alternative rock, such as psychedelic rock, heavy metal, and gothic rock.
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