Lyric discussion by elevatorface 

Cover art for Lightning Strikes lyrics by Smashing Pumpkins, The

This song is a tribute to Electric Prunes bassist, Mark Tulin. He played the Pumpkins for a little while and was a good friend of Billy's. This song was actually written for the Electric Prunes, but Billy took it back so he could use it as a tribute.

I found this song better with repeat listens. Actually took me a couple listens to really feel/understand it. Looking forward to free track number 10 to complete the 3rd EP for Teargarden. Looking forward to the EP after that even more.

Correct lyrics*

Life on telephones/Love on open roads Into great unknowns I stumble brightly Indigo/breathless yet I’ll link to your regret Sunflowers as teachers pets/Bent from lightning I’ll bet/I’ll bend for you Shadows give your light to me Shadows give your light to me

In the ways the city pours itself out You can make this happen Beyond your doubt You can make this happen all right now

Eastern days I’m unfraid/cause love to me is such a game that I believe I can’t embrace/the dreams of lovers Shadows give your light to me Shadows give...

Cool. I'm willing to change it. A couple lyrics I was about to change anyway after repeat listens. What's your source?