I Held a Rose
| "I Held a Rose" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Zwan | |
| Songwriter(s) | Billy Corgan |
"I Held a Rose" is an acapella song by Billy Corgan that debuted at the October 7, 2002 Zwan show at The Hideout. It appeared on the The Hideout: Compilation One bootleg. It later transformed into "White Lights", using the same melody
Lyrics
i held a rose
i pricked a thorn
i watched the storm come
break the moan
i am alone
i was ashamed
no thing to blame but
a rose
she dare inspire
more than a keep
more than a week could
ask of me
i held a rose
i pricked a thorn
i watched the storm come
break the moan
Availability
| Title | Type |
|---|---|
| The Hideout: Compilation One | Bootleg • Live |
Tour stats
- Total plays: 2 plays, 1 acoustic, 2 artists
- First performance: Zwan 2002-10-07 at The Hideout, Chicago, IL, US
- Last performance: Billy Corgan 2003-09-17 at Art Institute of Chicago Building, Chicago, IL, US