For Martha

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For Martha by The Smashing Pumpkins

About For Martha

Described by Billy as the magnum opus of the album, this 8 minute epic was a tribute to his mother Martha, who had recently died. The piano was recorded live by Billy in an ISO room, and James and D'arcy were in another room, recording the bass and later on, the solo. The solo took many takes but was eventually completed. .

For Martha Lyrics

[01:18.80] Wherever I run
[01:24.63] Wherever I run to you lost one,
[01:30.08] It's never done
[01:33.47] Just hanging on
[01:41.65] The past has let me be
[01:46.74] Returning as if dream
[01:52.16] Shattered as belief
[01:57.15] If you have to go, don't say goodbye
[02:02.21] If you have to go, don't you cry
[02:07.37] If you have to go, I will get by
[02:11.87] Someday I'll follow you
[02:14.92] And see you on the other side
[02:21.19] But for the grace of love
[02:26.06] I'd will the meaning of
[02:31.51] Heaven from above
[02:39.43] But for the grace of love
[02:44.41] I'd will the meaning of
[02:49.67] Heaven from above
[02:56.80] Your picture out of time
[03:01.79] Left aching in my mind
[03:07.30] Shadows kept alive
[03:12.12] If you have to go, don't say goodbye
[03:17.74] If you have to go, don't you cry
[03:23.28] If you have to go, I will get by
[03:28.16] I will follow you
[03:31.35] And see you on the other side
[04:48.61] But for the grace of love
[04:53.39] Who'd will the meaning of
[04:58.43] Heaven from above
[05:25.18] Long horses we are born
[05:30.46] Creatures more than torn
[05:35.23] Mourning our way home.
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From the album: Adore (Super Deluxe)