Once Upon A Time Lyrics
The Smashing Pumpkins
Lyrics
Mother, I'm tired
Come surrender my son
Time has ravaged on my soul
No plans to leave, but still I go
Falling with the leaves
Falling out of sleep
To the last goodbyes
Who cares why?
Mother, I've tried
Wasting my life
I haven't given up, I lie
To make you so proud in my eyes
Falling out of sleep
Crawling over me
To the last goodbyes
Who cares why?
Tuesday's come and gone
Restless, still I drive
Try to leave it all behind
Falling, falling out of sleep
Falling, falling with the leaves
I go crawling, crawling over me
Once upon a time in my life
Once upon a time in my life
Once upon a time in my life
Once upon a time in my life
I went falling
I went falling
Mother, I hope you know
That I miss you so
Time has ravaged on my soul
To wipe a mother's tears grown cold
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Smashing Pumpkins' song "Once Upon a Time" was released in 2000 on their fifth album Machina/The Machines of God. The lyrics were written by frontman Billy Corgan and the music was composed by the band, consisting of Corgan, James Iha, D'arcy Wretzky, Jimmy Chamberlin and Matt Walker.
This track features an acoustic guitar-driven melody with heartfelt lyrics about life's struggles and lessons learned. The chorus is particularly memorable as it croons "once upon a time, all my dreams came true". Overall, the song is a powerful reminder to take each day at a time and appreciate the small victories that come our way.