Lyrically Speaking for May 19

Normally when I think of music I love it's by The Smashing Pumpkins but another band has emerged in the past few years that sounds similar but not ripped off: Silversun Pickups.

This band out of California has a lead singer with similar vocals to Billy Corgan and the band's "sound" could easily be mistaken with classic Pumpkins' by the casual listener. Their second album was one I loved so much I bought it a second time on vinyl just so it could grace my record player. If you're into rock that sounds different but awesome, I think Silversun Pickups may be the band for you. If you like The Smashing Pumpkins then DEFINITELY check them out.

From the album Swoon, this is Panic Switch:

Time It's never worth my time Blue shine Bleeds into my eyes

I still Sleep on the right side Of the white noise Can't leave the scene behind

Could I be anything you want me to be It's always meant to be seen

When you see yourself in a crowded room Do your fingers itch, are you pistol-whipped Will you step in line or release the glitch Can you fall asleep with a panic switch

And when you see yourself in a crowded room Do your fingers itch, are you pistol-whipped Will you step in line or release the glitch Do you think she'll sleep with the panic...

Mm, I'll try To hold on tight tonight Pink slip Inviting me inside Wanna burn skin And brand what once was mine But the red views Keep ripping the divide

If I go everywhere you want me to go How will I know you'll still follow When you see yourself in a crowded room Do your fingers itch, are you pistol-whipped Will you step in line or release the glitch Can you fall asleep with a panic switch

And when you see yourself in a crowded room Do your fingers itch, are you pistol-whipped Will you step in line or release the glitch Do you think she'll sleep with the panic...

I'm waiting and fading and floating away I'm waiting and fading and floating away I'm waiting and fading and floating away Waiting and fading and floating

[Guitar Solo]

I'm waiting and fading and floating away Waiting and fading and floating away Waiting and fading and floating away Waiting and fading, waiting and fading

When you see yourself in a crowded room Do your fingers itch, are you pistol-whipped Will you step in line or release the glitch Can you fall asleep with a panic switch

And when you see yourself in a crowded room Do your fingers itch, are you pistol-whipped Will you step in line or release the glitch Do you think she'll sleep with the panic...

This article was updated on October 21, 2024