"Lyric" is a song by Zwan. It was the second and final single from their album Mary Star of the Sea. It was only formally released in Europe, though a promotional CD was released to radio stations in the US.
"Lyric" | ||||
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Single by Zwan | ||||
Released | 3 June 2003 | |||
Recorded | 2002 | |||
Length | 3:21 | |||
Label | Reprise | |||
Songwriter(s) | Billy Corgan | |||
Producer(s) | Billy Corgan, Bjorn Thorsrud | |||
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Promotional release cover | ||||
Music video
Lyrics
here comes my faith to carry me on
a faith, not a grave
a fight to to stay strong
so i stand accused of playing numb
i know it as wrong
for i give my strength
i give my heart
take these chains
and hold them as ours
for i must shine
and i will a star
in a season all mine
a lyric, a time, a crusade, a line
one minute, a friend, a road without end
a lyric, a time, a crusade, a line
one minute, a friend, a road without end
so here is the view
i cast about
i'm leaving no room
for you to get out
you'll never get out
dove, can't you cry without an aside
be warm invite
i need you as my way
across my life
to spend these years
create a new thought
for i give you strength
and offer my heart
take these chains
and hold them as ours
for i must star
and i will shine
in a season all mine
a lyric, a time, a crusade, a line
one minute, a friend, a road without end
a lyric, a time, a crusade, a line
one minute, a friend, a road without end
a lyric, a time, a crusade, a line
one minute, a friend, a road without end
a lyric, a time, a crusade, a line
one minute, a friend, a road without end
a road without end
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Lyric" | Billy Corgan | 3:21 |
2. | "Nobody 'Cept You" (live) | Bob Dylan | 4:13 |
3. | "Autumn Leaves" | Johnny Mercer, Joseph Kosma, Jacques Prévert | 2:22 |
Total length: | 9:57 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Lyric" | Billy Corgan | 3:21 |
2. | "Nobody 'Cept You" (live) | Bob Dylan | 4:13 |
Total length: | 7:31 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Lyric" | Billy Corgan | 3:21 |
Release history
Released | Label | Catalog ID | Format | Country | External sites | ||
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May 2003 | Martha's Music • Reprise | PRO3922 | CD | Europe | Discogs | MusicBrainz | [3] |
May 2003 | Martha's Music • Reprise | PRO-CDR-101081 | CD | US | Discogs | MusicBrainz | [3] |
June 2, 2003 | Martha's Music • Reprise | 9362 42624-2 • W607CD | CD | Europe | Discogs | MusicBrainz | [1] |
June 2, 2003 | Martha's Music • Reprise | 5439 16661-7 • W607 | 7" vinyl | Europe | Discogs | MusicBrainz | [2] |
More releases: Discogs • MusicBrainz
Availability
Title | Notes | Type |
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Mary Star of the Sea | Studio | |
Lyric | CD single | Single |
Tour stats
- Total plays: 88 plays (88 full, 3 soundcheck), 10 acoustic, 3 artists
- First performance: Zwan 2002-04-05 at Blue Note, Columbia, MO, US
- Last performance: Billy Corgan 2017-11-12 at Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA, US
Personnel
- Billy Corgan – vocals, guitar ("Lyric" / "Autumn Leaves"); production ("Lyric")
- Bjorn Thorsrud – production ("Lyric")
- David Pajo – vocals ("Nobody 'Cept You"); guitar ("Lyric" / "Autumn Leaves")
- Jimmy Chamberlin – drums, percussion ("Lyric")
- Matt Sweeney – vocals, guitar ("Lyric")
- Paz Lenchantin – vocals, bass ("Lyric")