The Smashing Pumpkins

The Bells

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ooh the bells are ringing out
what a sound
ooh the bells are ringing out
what a sound
and i'm in love
the joy of love
the coming of
jesus
jesus
did you call my name
never ever felt afraid
did you hold onto
did you make it thru
you
there's so much doubt in every heart
for all our faults we carry on
jesus
jesus i ran away
i got so scared
i made mistakes
will i hold onto
will i make it thru
ooh the bells are ringing out
what a sound

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ice On Apr 16, 2001

1979

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by kaisute

23y ago

The musical composition on this song is really good. Lyrically.. I'd say he's in love... it's another one written by James Iha. I think he has a really nice voice.

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by Talal785

20y ago

Personally my favorite song by James, so much better than Take me Down. The song is about redemption and love.

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by drew29

20y ago

Yeah, the musical composition is great. Nice and slow with a bit of piano.

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