Pissant Lyrics
Got me a raygun, got me an altitude
Can't help feelin' something's wrong with every one of you
[Chorus]
Inside your head, trust me instead
Inside your head
[Verse 2]
Talk revolution, as if it matters now
I don't care anyway, just give me what I want
[Chorus]
Inside your head, trust me instead
Inside your head
[Post-Chorus]
Ooh
Oh
Oh
Oh
Ooh, honey
[Bridge]
Fill me with your little whispers
Stories and your nightmares
Of a generation sent to burn
[Verse 3]
Come on, honey, let's go for a ride
Down where the crickets learn to sing and play, baby
[Chorus]
Inside your head, trust me instead
Inside your head, trust me instead
Inside your head, trust me instead
Inside your head
[Outro]
Yeah, it's a motherfucker
Oh, hey
About
With no attempt to make this song pretty, the fuzzed out guitar riffs along with Chamberlin’s aggressive treatment of the drums make this a standout track.
The first lyric, “Got me a raygun” almost seems to foreshadow the coming guitar solo, which sounds as if Corgan somehow traded in his guitar for a futuristic weapon.
Despite its B-side status, “Pissant” has been universally praised by critics. It’s been described as “An enjoyable grunge groover”, a “colossal electric odyssey”, a “5 out of 5: Loud, mindless fun, with the teenage angst we all love so much.”, and the list goes on.
As Corgan states in the liner notes below, “Pissant” was recorded live, a rarity for the Pumpkins or any major label band for that matter. Written and recorded with the intention of being included on Siamese Dream, the song instead appeared as a B-side on the “Cherub Rock” single.
An early demo version of this song exists, featuring completely different lyrics but with a nearly identical musical arrangement.
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Billy Corgan via Pisces Iscariot liner notes
‘Pissant’ is one of the few things we have ever recorded live. Done during the Siamese Dream sessions late at night and full of teenage pain. I made up all these lyrics in 10 minutes got my raygun, got me an altitude, can’t help feeling somethings wrong with everyone of you. Don’t know what it’s about don’t care rawk. Kerry and D'arcy tried to talk me into putting this one the album– and i was tempted, but no i just couldn’t see it in there amongst the tall trees. not as much shade or room for the little ones."
