“Today is the greatest day I’ve ever known,” proclaims Billy Corgan in the opening line of The Smashing Pumpkins’ 1993 hit “Today” — a lyric delivered with both optimism and irony. Written when Corgan was battling depression, the song marries dark emotion with a deceptively upbeat sound. It starts delicately, then erupts into a wall of fuzzy guitars, capturing the quiet-loud dynamics that defined early ’90s alternative rock. Accompanied by a memorable music video featuring an ice cream truck in the desert, “Today” became one of the band’s breakthrough singles. Its anthemic yet introspective vibe struck a chord with Gen X fans, turning it into a staple of ’90s rock playlists and a live show favorite that still inspires cathartic sing-alongs.
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