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The Smashing Pumpkins — Whir
Album: Pisces Iscariot
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Released: 1994
Length: 3:59
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I've wasted all my years
Been chasin' all my fears
For another brighter than you
I gave in long ago to make it to the show,
But it's not easy when you're alone

All your prayers
In my ears
Don't you care?

Whir yourself around
Just to fall back down
Whir yourself around

My honey, little girl
C'mon, lets go for a whirl
It's still early, the sun is sleeping

She says she wants to marry me
She says she wants a baby
It's not easy when you're scared

Whir yourself around
Just to fall back down
Whir yourself around

All your prayers
In my ears
Don't you care?
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THIS ONE MAKES ME SO HAPPY. Billy at his sweetest.
Posted 4 years ago by mizreardon    [ Reply ]
I like this song but the production is terrible.  I can barely hear his voice and lyrics.  Sounds like it was produced under water.  
Posted 5 years ago by drwhy    [ Reply ]
This was on many a mix-tape that I made back in the day.
Posted 5 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
 Dinges,_the_Dude wrote:
I think with another singer this music would be bearable or even good...
 

aw, c'mon
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
I think with another singer this music would be bearable or even good...
Posted 12 years ago by Dinges,_the_Dude    [ Reply ]

The Smashing Pumpkins happened round me at the time without really impacting on me. However over the last 6 months I have started to work through their back catalog thanks to hearing them on Radio Paradise. What a wonderful band. One of the (few) advantages of age is it give you a new perspective on things and a second chance to rectify the errors of youth.


Posted 12 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
 joshfm wrote:
The more I think about it, the more I believe the early '90s brought us some of the best bands and best music in the history of rock-n-roll. Great time to be a twenty-something.
 
We thought the same thing in the '60s.

Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 joshfm wrote:
The more I think about it, the more I believe the early '90s brought us some of the best bands and best music in the history of rock-n-roll. Great time to be a twenty-something.
 
Yeah, I was right there with ya'. It was more than just grunge, too. 
Posted 13 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
Makes me think of Shawn Colvin's Wichita Skyline. Which is a good thing.

Posted 13 years ago by dvwtwo    [ Reply ]
This is an underrated SP album—fo sho!
Posted 13 years ago by HonduranRed    [ Reply ]
I usually find Billy kind of tiresome, but this is great.
Posted 14 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Jessica Simpson's freaky boyfriend.  Meh...
Posted 14 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
This is one of those songs where I like the song, but can't stand the singing. It just about ruins what is otherwise a great tune. Too bad!
Posted 14 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
Great example of when the Smashing Pumpkins all got along and do what they do best.  



Posted 14 years ago by the_music_junkie    [ Reply ]

Hmmm, this doesn't usually happen to me, but the last three songs have been off of albums that I own, or at least used to own.

I'm sure there are people here with massive collections that have a lot more than three album streaks, what's your max? {#Jump}
Posted 15 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
I normally find the Pumpkins to be grating. But I rather like this one.
Posted 15 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
one of my favorite song on this cd. beautiful, love the music and words.

my all time favorite song by SP is on here too, starla. I am a sucker for noisy guitars and the last 6 minutes of starla is noisy!


Posted 15 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]
 notremotely wrote:
Achingly beautiful. Makes my heart stop to listen.

 
You said it far better than I could. I wholeheartedly agree! {#Clap}
Posted 15 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
Achingly beautiful. Makes my heart stop to listen.

Posted 15 years ago by notremotely    [ Reply ]
remember when the pumpkins had a bass and electric guitar? oh and some drums?
Posted 15 years ago by to_the_eleven    [ Reply ]
Never been a Pumpkins fan. But this is rather nice.
Posted 15 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
excellent! a nice late afternoon surprise.
Posted 15 years ago by brownbrown    [ Reply ]
 eeke wrote:
one of there best!!! hands down
 

Agreed! Lot's of good material came from them.Too bad they have lost their way as a band.
Posted 16 years ago by H20werker    [ Reply ]
Yeah Pumpkins! {#Good-vibes} But there are greater songs.
Posted 16 years ago by dis    [ Reply ]
one of there best!!! hands down
Posted 16 years ago by eeke    [ Reply ]
biologenius wrote:
No way (and I was about 20 in the early 90s). The 70s had much more diversity, quality and originality. SP is a great exception of late. From the 80s on, the pressure to commercialize killed the quality of most of the professional rock scene. Now when the music distribution monopolies are broken, we already see a great come back. There is hope again.
Video killed the radio star. The music of the 60s and early 70s was just the best. We can all credit lsd for that. If I never hear most 80s music again, I won't miss it. The indie scene is bringing quality back to music again, but there will never be the volume of excellent stuff like there was in the 60s period.
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
I really love SP's softer songs.
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
I have this cd. I need to put it back in rotation. Some songs make you run to the computer, this one in a good way.
Posted 17 years ago by wookie    [ Reply ]
joshfm wrote:
The more I think about it, the more I believe the early '90s brought us some of the best bands and best music in the history of rock-n-roll. Great time to be a twenty-something.
No way (and I was about 20 in the early 90s). The 70s had much more diversity, quality and originality. SP is a great exception of late. From the 80s on, the pressure to commercialize killed the quality of most of the professional rock scene. Now when the music distribution monopolies are broken, we already see a great come back. There is hope again.
Posted 17 years ago by biologenius    [ Reply ]
The more I think about it, the more I believe the early '90s brought us some of the best bands and best music in the history of rock-n-roll. Great time to be a twenty-something.
Posted 17 years ago by joshfm    [ Reply ]
Aaaahhhh, that hits the spot. Thanks RP.
Posted 17 years ago by tapatia    [ Reply ]
mrselfdestruct wrote:
It has a couple of crappy songs on it but for the most part it's a pretty sweet album. My favourites are Soothe, Whir, Obscured, Starla and La Dolly Vita. Pretty slow ones, but damn good.
This was my second Pumpkins album... Heard Siamese Dream first, loved it, then this. Took me a while to learn to love Gish after this one. Very mellow and nice, Pices Iscariot. I know I did them out of order but that's just what happened. Still like this album a lot, and that says something that it has staying power.
Posted 18 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
not my favorite Smashing Pumpkins cd, but still good. Call me what you will but it's all about Siamese Dream and Gish for me. Thats right Gish too. The rest can go in the pile. I miss these guys dammit. WTF happened to young rock?
Posted 18 years ago by ndfan75    [ Reply ]
smashingly melodic pumpkins - very good stuff.
Posted 18 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
double ditto squaredVerpeiler wrote:
ditto
Posted 18 years ago by llj4665    [ Reply ]
Gorky wrote:
Make it stop!!!
ditto
Posted 18 years ago by Verpeiler    [ Reply ]
i could listen to pumpkins 24/7 keep them comming, bill :)
Posted 18 years ago by gumby    [ Reply ]
Ahhhh, old school pumpkins. REALLY old school. This hit me at the right spot just now, took me back to high school days.
Posted 18 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
Make it stop!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Gorky    [ Reply ]
meghan89 wrote:
One time I accidently dropped a glass into a blender and hit CHOP. And amazingly, it sounded just like Billy Corgan! I like the Smashing Pumpkins, but only when Billy Boy ISN'T singing.
Agreed, there is just something about that guy.
Posted 18 years ago by El_Penguino    [ Reply ]
One time I accidently dropped a glass into a blender and hit CHOP. And amazingly, it sounded just like Billy Corgan! I like the Smashing Pumpkins, but only when Billy Boy ISN'T singing.
Posted 18 years ago by meghan89    [ Reply ]
WOW RP is on a row. My favorite SP album, love all the songs in it.
Posted 18 years ago by mafe    [ Reply ]
Egrey wrote:
This is the SP album I keep meaning to buy...but for some reason I never get around to it. Yet I hear SP songs I like and think, "hey which album is that?" Guess it's time I get it.
It has a couple of crappy songs on it but for the most part it's a pretty sweet album. My favourites are Soothe, Whir, Obscured, Starla and La Dolly Vita. Pretty slow ones, but damn good.
Posted 19 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
This is the SP album I keep meaning to buy...but for some reason I never get around to it. Yet I hear SP songs I like and think, "hey which album is that?" Guess it's time I get it.
Posted 19 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
fortyonejb wrote:
This song is deserving the rare 10 i will put out. maybe cause the pumpkins are my favorite band ever. maybe cause this song just has something about it that expressed the true soul of billy corgan. its pretty, relaxed, different. They always did their own thing. man i love this song!!!
Posted 19 years ago by fungus6507    [ Reply ]
mikedill wrote:
Love love LOVE this one! Thanks for the beautifully obscure pumpkins. Their version of Landslide on Pisces is great too.
After hearing their grossly whiney version of Landslide I vowed to pass on this group. After hearing this song I am rethinking that judgement. Thanks Bill! The best part of waking up is RP and a cup...
Posted 19 years ago by fireguy    [ Reply ]
This song is deserving the rare 10 i will put out. maybe cause the pumpkins are my favorite band ever. maybe cause this song just has something about it that expressed the true soul of billy corgan. its pretty, relaxed, different. They always did their own thing. man i love this song!!!
Posted 19 years ago by fortyonejb    [ Reply ]
Great Song! Now someone should upload Starla!
Posted 19 years ago by darthblav    [ Reply ]
Love love LOVE this one! Thanks for the beautifully obscure pumpkins. Their version of Landslide on Pisces is great too.
Posted 19 years ago by mikedill    [ Reply ]
Wow, back in the day, I used to love the SP around the Mellon Collie era, but I thought I had exhausted their quality music. Somehow I missed this album; this is great!
Posted 19 years ago by tiger_town_trumpet    [ Reply ]
8) great album
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
You might as well consider SP's b-sides collections to be albums as well. They were that good.
Posted 19 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]
BEEEEYOOOOOOOOOTEEEFUL!!!!!!
Posted 19 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
Great CD - can't believe its been 11 years since the release
Posted 19 years ago by fungus6507    [ Reply ]
Sweet.
Posted 19 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
First! Gotta like the pumpkins. I say 8.
Posted 19 years ago by stickittotheman    [ Reply ]