The Smashing Pumpkins - Rocket Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Rocket' by The Smashing Pumpkins?

   'Rocket' was written by Billy Corgan, the lead singer and primary songwriter for The Smashing Pumpkins.

2. On which album does the song 'Rocket' appear?

   'Rocket' is featured on The Smashing Pumpkins' second album, 'Siamese Dream,' released in 1993.

3. Was 'Rocket' included in The Smashing Pumpkins' greatest hits album?

   No, 'Rocket' did not appear on The Smashing Pumpkins' greatest hits album 'Rotten Apples.'

4. What inspired the music video for 'Rocket'?

   The music video for 'Rocket' features children building a rocket to travel to another planet to see the band perform, showing the band members aged significantly by the time the children arrive.

5. Where did 'Rocket' chart internationally?

   'Rocket' charted in Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, and also appeared on the US Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart.

6. What is unique about the guitar line in 'Rocket'?

   The song features a repetitive guitar line that creates a wall of sound effect, contributing to its 'fuzzed-out heavy blissness' as described by commentators.