In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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proof that the pumpkins rock lyrically and instrumentally.
Only this song doesn't have lyrics...
I think that's what starlightfading is saying.. that they can "rock" instrumentally as well, not simply lyrically, an area in which they apparently also rock. Because this has no words, it's not riding on lyrics, just the music.<br /> <br /> Or whatever, you know.
Trivia, this song is played on guitar at the end of "Thru The Eyes of Ruby"
The instrumental intro with the same name as its album is just simply great. First time I heard it I almost came to tears. It's beautiful...it's perfect...it's a great foreword to one of the best albums ever.
This song is so beautiful. Too bad it's so short, I could listen to it for hours.
One of the most touching instrumentals I've ever heard. It's so short... and doesn't drag on, which makes it perfect.
Sigur Ros has been compared to The Smashing Pumpkins? WTF I like Sigur Ros but they are hardly similar at all.
okay, so i know that this is pathetic, but i actually wrote lyrics to this song...let me know what you think!
melancholy and the infinite sadness oh melancholy and the infinite sadness infinite sadness now
the night has come to take me now your tears are the stars from heaven above your words are the rain to carry me on your love is so true yet i must say i cannot stay it's my time to go it's my time to g(oh)
melancholy and the infinite sadness oh melancholy and the infinite sadness infinite sadness now
the sapphires sparkle in your eyes i swear i'll never forget that night the impossible became what's right so indescribable are the moments of our lives you've saved me from all i believed but i must leave but you must believe you must recieve the light within me the love within me the night sets you free
melancholy and the infinite sadness oh melancoly and the infinite sadness infinite sadness
and now it's time to sa goodbye i love you please don't forget those nights my... my love i can't... i can't go on
(remember you're the one i miss) - spoken @ the very end
Definitely better than the crap that mainstream music calls "lyrics", that's for sure.
Amazing instrumental, but Infinite Sadness is even better. It was the closing track on the vinyl version of Mellon Collie (there are two extra tracks on the 3 LP vinyl album, the other one is Tonite Reprise). It's amazing and should never have been left off the cd. I love this one too, though.
If you love this song, you should really try listening to some Sigur Ros some time. Try Sigur Ros - Agaetis Byrjun to get you started. They've been compared to Smashing Pumpkins, and they create the most beautiful music I've ever heard =)
I don't see the comparison either, lol.