Lyric

"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"
Single by Zwan
Album Lyrics Tabs Video
Released	June 2, 2003
Recorded	2002
Length	3:21
Label	Martha's Music Reprise
Songwriter(s)	Billy Corgan
Producer(s)	Billy Corgan, Bjorn Thorsrud
Zwan singles chronology
"Honestly" (2003) "Lyric" (2003)
Promotional release cover

The compact disc and 7" vinyl singles included a live Bob Dylan cover, "Nobody 'Cept You" as performed by David Pajo. The CD also included a live version of the Jazz standard "Autumn Leaves" as performed by Billy Corgan. Both were sourced from the October 14, 2002 show at The Hideout in Chicago.

Music video

Official 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

CD single

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Lyric"	Billy Corgan	3:21
2.	"Nobody 'Cept You" (live)	Bob Dylan	4:13
3.	"Autumn Leaves" (live)	Johnny Mercer, Joseph Kosma, Jacques Prévert	2:22
Total length:			9:57

7" vinyl

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Lyric"	Billy Corgan	3:21
2.	"Nobody 'Cept You" (live)	Bob Dylan	4:13
Total length:			7:31

Promotional release

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Lyric"	Billy Corgan	3:21

Release history

Released	Label	Catalog ID	Format	Country	External sites
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

Charts

Chart (2020)

Chart (2003)	Peak position
UK Singles (OCC)	44

Availability

Title	Notes	Type
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")

External links

• "Lyric" at SPFC