The Landslide
Smashing Pumpkins · Other Songs - Smashing Pumpkins
I took my love, I took it down
I climbed a mountain and I turned around
And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills
'til the landslide brought it down
Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
Well, I've been afraid of changing cause i've
Built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I'm getting older, too
Well, I've been afraid of changing cause i've
Built my life around you
Time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I'm getting older, too
I get older, too
I took my love and took it down
I climbed a mountain, I turned around
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
The landslide brought it down
The landslide brought it down
I climbed a mountain and I turned around
And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills
'til the landslide brought it down
Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
Well, I've been afraid of changing cause i've
Built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I'm getting older, too
Well, I've been afraid of changing cause i've
Built my life around you
Time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I'm getting older, too
I get older, too
I took my love and took it down
I climbed a mountain, I turned around
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
The landslide brought it down
The landslide brought it down
The Landslide - Smashing Pumpkins
Released in 1993 on the seminal album Siamese Dream, "The Landslide" stands as a defining track in the alternative rock canon. Written by Billy Corgan, the song explores themes of personal loss and the passage of time through its haunting melody and introspective lyrics. Its production, blending atmospheric textures with driving guitar riffs, exemplifies the band's evolution during the mid-90s. The track has since become an enduring staple of their discography, frequently cited as a pivotal moment in the genre's history and a touchstone for fans of 1990s alternative music.