Space Age
"Space Age" is the sixth track from Act II of The Smashing Pumpkins' 2023 rock opera, ATUM.
The band wanted to emulate the sound after the production style of Gus Dudgeon and early Elton John records. In addition, the doubling of the drum takes nods to Jeff Lynne of Electric Light Orchestra.[1]
Synposis[edit | edit source]
(performed by The Seraphim to Shiny's hovering craft)
Shiny's spacecraft continues on its "March of Life" toward the sun, nearly to the point of gravitational pull that he would be unable to turn back. Just before it's too late, the spacecraft suddenly stops moving due to unknown forces which Corgan said was left intentionally open to interpretation. The seraphim angels, first heard from in "The Good In Goodbye", suddenly appear and are singing "Space Age" to Shiny. They tell of his spiritual importance to the people on Earth and that his fate will soon be determined.[1]
Lyrics[edit | edit source]
Stars should follow
Stars worth sorrow
Where all tomorrows
That bore brunt, borrowed time
Used to run, run blue
I used to run, run abused
Built 'round an orbit I'd presume
But here there is nothing old, old of you
And sold, sold as shrewd
They've spent their legends and said youth
Where now is simply then
I don't know, know true
I just know, know of you
Set on a latch and pretty-proofed
I hope you find your sun, sun to shine
Where all, all that's mine
Is given up for something wise
So then is simply now
Stars should follow
Stars worth sorrow
Where all tomorrows
That bore brunt, borrowed time... are mine
Availability
| Title | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| ATUM | Act II | Studio |
Tour stats
- Total plays: 7 plays, 2 acoustic, 2 artists
- First performance: The Smashing Pumpkins 2023-03-04 at The World Is A Vampire festival, Mexico City, MX
- Last performance: Billy Corgan 2023-05-29 at Madame ZuZu's, Highland Park, IL, US
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Corgan, Billy. "Space Age (with Jennifer Eckhart)". Thirty-Three (Podcast). Retrieved January 25, 2023.
External links[edit | edit source]
- "Space Age" at SPFC