Solara
Smashing Pumpkins
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Burn down the sun I'm not everyone High and dry Nothing but a body in my mind I’m here to stay They're here today High and dry Nothing but a body in my mind I'm nothing but a body in my mind I feel that something ain’t right No fear but reasons that I can’t cite Tear down the sun Bring down the sun I’m not everyone I’m not everyone I’m not everyone Unholy sin Unholy fate High and dry Nothing but a body in mind I’m left to ash They're here but past High and dry Nothing but a body in mind I am nothing but a body in my mind I feel that something ain't right No fear but reasons that I can’t cite Tear down the sun Bring down the sun I'm not everyone I'm not everyone I'm not everyone Burn down the sun Speculation Come on, get yourself together Speculation Become the owl at midnight Situation I am the seer, I am the seeker Situation Become the one that fights you Become the one that fights you Become the owl at midnight Become the owl at midnight High and dry Like ash made time With sun, too bright I am nothing but a body in my mind I am nothing but a body in my mind Tear down the sun Bring down the sun I’m not everyone I’m not everyone Burn down the sun
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Written by: William Patrick Corgan
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11 facts about this song
Band Reunion"Solara" is one of the songs released by The Smashing Pumpkins after the original band members - Billy Corgan, James Iha, and Jimmy Chamberlain - reunited after almost two decades apart.
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First Release"Solara" was the first song that Iha, Corgan, and Chamberlain released together in 18 years.
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Shiny and Oh So Bright Album"Solara" features on the "Shiny and Oh So Bright" album. The album marked the band's comeback in 2018.
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Rick Rubin CollaborationNoted music producer Rick Rubin produced this song. Rubin is recognized for his work across various music genres and with top artists like Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Beastie Boys.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Solara" reached number two on the Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
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Dark ThemeThe song "Solara" maintains the band's signature alternative rock style with a dark lyrical theme, encompassing feelings of disenchantment and cynicism.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Solara" was directed by Nick Koenig (Hot Sugar). It captures a disturbing imagery which perfectly aligns with the dark theme of the lyrics.
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Live PerformancesThe band performed "Solara" for the very first time on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" in June 2018.
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Not a Full ReunionDespite the reunion of Corgan, Iha, and Chamberlain, bassist D'arcy Wretzky, an original member of the band, did not participate in the recording or performing of "Solara."
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Mixed ReactionsFans have had mixed reactions to the song, with some loving the return to a heavier rock sound while others felt it strayed too far from the iconic Smashing Pumpkins sound of the 90s.
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Other ReleasesAlong with "Solara", the Smashing Pumpkins released another song called "Silvery Sometimes (Ghosts)" from their album "Shiny and Oh So Bright". Both songs were produced by Rick Rubin.
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