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Who sang 1979?
Release date: 1996
Duration: 04:26

The Smashing Pumpkins released the song 1979. Date of release: 1996.

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The meaning of the song '1979 ', based on the lyrics
What is 1979 about?
🎶 1979 song analysis
The song is about the protagonist's memories of his youth. He remembers feeling carefree and rebellious with his partner. They didn't care about the future and felt like they would never grow old. The lyrics mention other people who don't understand them, but the protagonist knows his partner better than anyone else. The song ends with a sense of urgency and a feeling of being alone in the present.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘1979’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.
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