Lyric discussion by tatty2x 

Cover art for Soothe lyrics by Smashing Pumpkins, The

This song is in no way about the keyboardist death to heroin. It was recorded well before that tragedy occurred. Love how some people assume they know everything lol.. And I agree with many that it really sounds like he's saying 'Hold me..' I have never heard the word hungry in this song..

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