The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins
“Crush” is a rare song for the Pumpkins in that it celebrates love. As Corgan states in the liner notes, he wrote this song about his then future wife, Christine Fabian. He wrote it in the middle of the night in her apartment as she was sleeping.
He seems to be pondering whether he can contest th...
[Verse 1]
You wrap your arms around
A feeling that surrounds
Like liquid peppermint
Just taste the dreams that she sent
[Chorus]
And this feeling shivers down your spine
Love comes in colors, I can't deny
All that matters is love, love, your love
[Verse 2]
You're sleeping in your bed
Just rest your weary head
Maybe you shouldn't care
Throw away those dreams and dares
[Chorus]
And I wonder if it matters to me
Love comes in colors, I can't deny
All that shimmers is love, love, your love
Your love
Your love
Crush was written by Billy Corgan.
Crush was produced by Butch Vig & Billy Corgan.
The Smashing Pumpkins released Crush on Tue May 28 1991.
My future wife sleeps across the room, it’s 3 a.m. I am far too shy to write a song like this in front of anyone, even her. Her apartment sits above a restored, historic theatre. The riff is stolen, but I can never say where it came from. I am shamed by that, but I make it mine nonetheless. I want t...