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The speaker is saying that music lets him reach standards of idealism and perfection that he cannot reach in his everyday self. He sees music as a way to express or become something better than he feels he can be as a person. The phrase "in a weird kind of way" suggests this is a personal and hard-to-explain feeling.
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Originally said in English.
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About Billy Corgan
American musician, singer-songwriter, and professional wrestling promoter
Billy Corgan is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and professional wrestling promoter. He is best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, primary songwriter, singer, and only constant member of the alternative rock band the Smashing Pumpkins. Corgan is credited with helping bring alternative rock to a wider audience. Since 2017, he has also owned and promoted the National Wrestling Alliance.
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