One Diamond, One Heart

The Smashing Pumpkins

I’m not here to hold your hand
I’m just here to understand
If you’re feeling low I can help
I’m always on your side
Forever near your light
I’m always on your side
However you must fight
Within your darkest night
I’m always on your side
Lovers as lonely as lanterns lost
Show me faith’s real cost
I’m always on your side
Forever near your light
I’m always on your side
Wherever you must fight
Within your darkest night
I’m always on your side
They won’t rush you from me
‘Cause here I’ll always be
I’m always on your side
Forever near your light
I’m not here to hold you down
I’m just here to love you when

Your stars align and you let me
And your heart win
I’m always on your side
Forever near your light
I’m always on your side
Lover, teach me sweet command
Show me where I land
I’m always on your side
I’m always on your side
Forever near your light
I’m always on your side
However you must fight
Within your darkest night
I’m always on your side
With evidence of trust
And eminence of love
I’m always on your side
Capitulate and fade
Resurrect and break
I’m always on your side
Forever in your light
I’m always on your side
Lover, light the way


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    If you were to put these songs into a sequence, like a concept album, (in my opinion) they would make sense. Violet Rays, he (Billy/ you/ Main character) is cheated on by his lover, and he's sad. My Love is Winter, he believes his love is gone, cold, and distant. One Diamond, One Heart, possibly making a reference to playing cards, (One, meaning Ace obviously. Ace of Diamonds, Ace of Hearts.) is giving love another chance, but letting her guide him. Light is a term thrown around in Smashing Pumpkins, meaning Love, but more importantly, knowing HOW to Love. IN MY OPINION, these 4 songs, (Violet Rays, My Love is Winter, One Diamond, One Heart, and Pinwheels.) all go in sequence, they ALL mean something, like there's possibly a concept, but just these 4 songs. I'm always on your side. <3 great song, it kind of made me smile when i first heard it. it's pretty silly, a kind of disco sound to it XD but with a serious tone to it. it's REALLY hard to listen to this song with someone who doesn't understand the Smashing Pumpkins. to them, this is a pointless, silly song, with no meaning, or chords. but if you actually understand it, this is a very beautiful song.

    sevinteenon September 24, 2012   Link

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