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Spun is a 2002 American crime comedy-drama directed by Jonas Åkerlund, and starring Jason Schwartzman, Brittany Murphy, Mickey Rourke, Mena Suvari, John Leguizamo, Patrick Fugit, Eric Roberts, Chloe Hunter and Debbie Harry. It is Åkerlund's début as a feature-film director, having already become known for his work in music videos. The film was shot in 22 days, and centers on various people involved in a methamphetamine drug ring. The film blends elements of dark comedy and drama in its storytelling. Its title is a reference to the slang term for the way users feel after going multiple days without sleep while on a methamphetamine binge.
Ross (Jason Schwartzman) is a customer of Spider Mike (John Leguizamo), a methamphetamine dealer. Spider Mike and his girlfriend Cookie (Mena Suvari) are constantly arguing, and Ross strikes up a friendship with Nikki (Brittany Murphy), a fellow addict. Nikki takes Ross to meet her boyfriend, "The Cook" (Mickey Rourke), who supplies Spider Mike with drugs from a meth lab he has set up in a motel room. The Cook gives a small amount of meth to Ross in exchange for bringing Nikki home, and says that he will get in touch with Ross if he needs a driver.
William Patrick "Billy" Corgan, Jr. (born March 17, 1967) is an American musician, producer, and occasional poet best known as the frontman and sole permanent member of The Smashing Pumpkins. Formed by Corgan and guitarist James Iha in Chicago, Illinois, in 1987, the band quickly gained steam with the addition of bassist D'arcy Wretzky and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin. The band's direction has largely been driven by Corgan through his confessional lyrics, grandiose production values, and virtuosic musical interplay, notably with Chamberlin. In three years, The Smashing Pumpkins had transformed themselves into a major label success. Strong album sales and large-scale tours propelled the band's increasing fame in the 1990s, while Chamberlin's drug problems escalated until he had to be fired. The Pumpkins continued as a three-piece until Chamberlin rejoined the band in 1999, then broke up in 2000. Corgan started a new band with Chamberlin right away, called Zwan, and after their demise, he released a solo album (The Future Embrace) and a collection of poetry (Blinking with Fists) before setting his sights on reforming the Smashing Pumpkins.
'm spun- just like a raisin in the sun
I'm fried up and the fun has just begun
And I swear- with all the love inside my head
I've gotta dish it out and gotta share
But lately- I've been walkin' this road... searchin' for an end
But I've finally made it out...
Get me from your company (?)
And I'll meet you in the sunlight it's so gold
Ooh show me something I've never seen
And I promise I'll be right there waiting...
I'm free- from all the judgement that you put on me
And I know it pulls and I know it tugs inside
I shake- and just so I can get a breath
Cause if they had it their way they would push me to my death
Cause I've been walkin' this road... searchin' for an end
But I've finally made it out...
Get me from your company (?)
And I'll meet you in the sunlight it's so gold
Ooh show me something I've never seen
And I promise I'll be right there waiting...
And I just don't wanna leave maybe this time...
And watch it grow and die inside...oh we'll watch it grow
...then we'll watch it die alone this time oh it's for real
we'll watch it die...Oooh Wooahh, oh we'll watch it grow and die
Oooh Wooahh, and we'll watch it grow and die