Silvery Sometimes (Ghosts)
The Smashing Pumpkins, Smashing Pumpkins
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Blur like a rocket Torch like a dying sun Snap like a dragon Dive like a pelican Kingdoms of my kingdom come Skip like a prophet Spit like a poet’s gun But say how long can this go on? Stumbling before you speak Stunning and stunning and stunning the black You turn turncoat Inward to seek out all your hopes It's your signals That hurts me most We’re in the middle We’re in the middle, Ghosts We’re in the middle We’re in the middle, Ghosts Rue like a tyrant Make like a valentine Tear like a siren Sulk like a sunken mine Kingdoms of my kingdom come It’s all but one, so Row like a felon Drown like a captain's son But say how long can this go on? We’re in the middle We’re in the middle Ghosts We’re in the middle We’re in the middle Ghosts Stumbling before you speak Stunning and stunning with canons to lead And tigers tight You scan the fields, someone dies tonight It’s tragic, but at least it’s not you We’re in the middle We’re in the middle Ghosts We’re in the middle We’re in the middle Ghosts We’re in the middle We’re in the middle Ghosts We’re in the middle We’re in the middle Ghosts
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Written by: William Corgan
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13 facts about this song
Release Information"Silvery Sometimes (Ghosts)" was released as the second single from the tenth studio album of Smashing Pumpkins titled "Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun."
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Composition DateThe song was composed and recorded in 2018.
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Lead VocalistThe lead vocalist on "Silvery Sometimes (Ghosts)" is Billy Corgan, the frontman of the band.
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Band Members ReunionThe song marked one of the occasions where original Smashing Pumpkins band members James Iha and Billy Corgan worked together again, following their fallout.
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Production CreditThe record was produced by Rick Rubin, one of the most noted producers in the music industry.
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Style and Genre"Silvery Sometimes (Ghosts)" retained the grunge and alt-rock style that Smashing Pumpkins are well known for.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Billy Corgan himself.
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Radio SuccessThe song did well on radio, reaching number 16 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
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Critical AcclaimCritics have compared its sound favorably to that of Smashing Pumpkins in their prime.
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Song Theme"Silvery Sometimes (Ghosts)" combines themes of nostalgia and gothic rock, featuring lyrics about memories and ghosts.
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Positive ResponseThe song was widely praised for its catchy melody and throwback to the quintessential Smashing Pumpkins sound.
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Self-ReferenceIn the song’s lyrics, Billy Corgan references '1979', another hit song by Smashing Pumpkins.
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Inspirational InfluenceThe title 'Silvery Sometimes' is thought by some critics to be influenced by 'Silvery Sometimes,' a track from 'Lightning Seeds' an album by British rock band 'The Pixies'.
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