Today

The second single from the second album Siamese Dream, 'Today' was the Smashing Pumpkins' breakthrough single. Despite only reaching 44 in the US mainstream chart and 28 in the UK, constant airplay and repeated rotation on MTV has made it one of the most recognisable songs of the 90s. Underneath the melody and seemingly carefree lyrics is a darker tale of Corgan's struggle with depression during the recording of 'Siamese Dream'. As he told Rolling Stone in October, 1993, "I didn't want to go outside. I was eating like a pig and I was gaining weight. I couldn't write songs. I definitely couldn't play with the band without losing my temper. I just lost whatever it is that keeps you sane everyday... I was really suicidal... I just thought it was funny to write a song that said today is the greatest day of your life because it can't get any worse."

[Chorus 1] Today is the greatest Day I’ve ever known Can’t live for tomorrow Tomorrow’s much too long I’ll burn my eyes out Before I get out [Verse 1] I wanted more Than life could ever grant me Bored by the chore Of saving face [Chorus 2] Today is the greatest Day I’ve ever known Can’t wait for tomorrow I might not have that long I’ll tear my heart out Before I get out [Verse 2] Pink ribbon scars That never forget I tried so hard To cleanse these regrets My angel wings Were bruised and restrained My belly stings [Chorus 3] Today is Today is Today is The greatest day [Bridge] I want to turn you on I want to turn you on I want to turn you on I want to turn you [Outro] Today is the greatest Today is the greatest day Today is the greatest day That I have ever really known