Lily (My One and Only)

The Smashing Pumpkins
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995)
Moderate 127 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Whimsical vaudeville-inspired arrangement with orchestral strings, brass, and twinkling piano creates a playful yet slightly sinister layered texture. Gentle swells and rhythmic drive provide moderate intensity without overwhelming harshness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A quirky, 1920s-style cabaret track with Billy Corgan's crooning vocals narrating a voyeuristic tale of obsession from a tree outside Lily's window.

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Moods: melancholy, nostalgic, playful

Traditions: alternative rock, vaudeville

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