My eyes dance with fire
The thought of living here
And the bounds that transpire
Walking in this slow-motion town
I seem to be so bad
Standing with your mannequin
I try to hold my breath
The grave that bears my name
Is carved in a tree
I dream immortality
Yet I fall in vain
Just as long as I don't breathe
I'll never be like them
Standing with your mannequin
I try to hold my breath
If you go and I would stay
And you would call my name
I would cry, yes, I would cry
Walking in or walking out
Is the same as talking about my heart
My heart
Hiding behind my hair today
Wishing I was far away
Walking in this slow-motion town
I seem to be so bad
Standing with your mannequin
I try to hold my breath
If you go and I would stay
And you would call my name
I would cry, yes, I would cry
Walking in or walking out
Is the same as talking about my heart
My heart
If you go and I would stay
And you would call my name
I would cry, yes, I would cry
If you go and I would stay
You would call my name
I would die, yes, I would die
Walking in or walking out
Is the same as talking about my heart
My heart
BMI Work # 002036421
According to Billy, this song was originally a song from his former band The Marked.
Also known as [Breathe].
Official Releases:
- Nothing Ever Changes (1988 demo as Breathe)
- Smashing Pumpkins (demo)
- Eye (demo)
- CR05 - Live at Cabaret Metro 10-5-88
Performed:
- 8/10/88 Chicago, IL
- 10/5/88 Chicago, IL
- 3/16/89 Chicago, IL
Bootleg Release:
- "Gish Basement / 10/5/88 + other songs" (as performed 1989)