This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Fool you made the girl fall in love
You said those beautiful things
She thought you spoke things you mean
Caress her skin like it's glass
She hears your voice making plans
And she just breaks in your hands
You don't wanna see somebody beg
As you feel her heart surrender
You begin to fall
How do you say that something's through
When it never even started
At least not for you
You breathe her air and you leave
You keep your mind on yourself
And lie the glass on the shelf
After the heavenly speech
Your body throws holy heat
The angels sing when our eyes meet
It wasn't a lie but it wasn't true
I just wanted to make you feel good
Just wanted you near
I wasn't prepared I wasn't thinking of you
That you could actually love me
It never should have started
She's dreaming back on the past
Every opinion agreed
Doesn't know what to believe
It must have been for a cause
Our lives have so many doors
Don't think about him anymore
But it was the kiss, it took me away
It's like he knew that I am fragile
He handled me like glass
And it hurts but it's what I deserve
Because I should have been more careful
With the others that I handled
I should have been
I should have been
And knowing this I know
That he'll get his
But I don't want the man to suffer
Oh not the way I am
Because deep down I know that he's glass too
But it really doesn't matter
Until it's happening to you
Everybody breaks
Everybody breaks
Sometimes
You said those beautiful things
She thought you spoke things you mean
Caress her skin like it's glass
She hears your voice making plans
And she just breaks in your hands
You don't wanna see somebody beg
As you feel her heart surrender
You begin to fall
How do you say that something's through
When it never even started
At least not for you
You breathe her air and you leave
You keep your mind on yourself
And lie the glass on the shelf
After the heavenly speech
Your body throws holy heat
The angels sing when our eyes meet
It wasn't a lie but it wasn't true
I just wanted to make you feel good
Just wanted you near
I wasn't prepared I wasn't thinking of you
That you could actually love me
It never should have started
She's dreaming back on the past
Every opinion agreed
Doesn't know what to believe
It must have been for a cause
Our lives have so many doors
Don't think about him anymore
But it was the kiss, it took me away
It's like he knew that I am fragile
He handled me like glass
And it hurts but it's what I deserve
Because I should have been more careful
With the others that I handled
I should have been
I should have been
And knowing this I know
That he'll get his
But I don't want the man to suffer
Oh not the way I am
Because deep down I know that he's glass too
But it really doesn't matter
Until it's happening to you
Everybody breaks
Everybody breaks
Sometimes
Lyrics submitted by starshine1763
Glass Lyrics as written by Gavin Degraw
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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This is probably my favorite song by Gavin. The lyrics are beautifully written and so eloquent. I really hope that this song makes the next album because it has the potential to be a big hit for him. I think a lot of girls (and ofcourse some guys, too) could really relate to thing song.
The song is pretty straightforward but it is also very unique. I don't know of too many other songs that convey the message this song does.
'Glass' is about being in a situation that is one-sided. The girl has deep feelings for the guy but they are not reciprocated. The guy enjoys the company of the girl but he doesn't love her the same way she loves him. Not many things in life hurt worse than being right next to someone and feeling 1000 miles away... listening to them making plans and not wanting you right there with them.
The message of the song is that you should handle people's feelings like glass... very carefully. You shouldn't lead someone on. As much as you might feel destroyed inside by getting hurt by someone you should know that we are all human. That person is just as fragile as you are and will likely feel that same way at some point in their life. "It doesn't really matter until its happening to you... everybody breaks sometimes."
The cool thing about this song is that Gavin sings it from 3 different perspectives: 3rd person, The girl's point of view, and him as himself. It's a very artisitic and unique song. It's basicly about a guy who is with a girl and then leaves her... I love this song, and I think that a lot of people would enjoy it, if they only knew about it...hopefully some day, this song will get what it deserves!
I think this song is about a girl falling in love with a guy but he doesn't feel the same.
"Dont make a girl fall in love with you, if you dont intend to catch her"
i love this song!!! hope it makes the next album!
there is a theme of karma in this song at the end when it goes:
it hurts but it's what I deserve because I should have been more careful with the others that I handled
kinda what goes around comes around!
This song is incredible. it discusses something that happens all too frequently and sends a very touching message.
This song leaves me speachless. Gavin Degraw is the by far one of the best lyricists around. This song puts into words what so many of us feel about relationships that end. It's incredible.
I don't understand what he means when he sings "your body throws holy heat" Can someone please explain this to me?
Side note: When he says "every opinion agreed" I always think he's going to say "every pin in the grenade" even though I know what the real lyrics. Weird, huh?
I'm also wondering what "your body throws holy heat" means. I would guess that it's a sexual innuendo, but I'm not sure on that one. I wonder if anyone out there can shed some light on this? Any type of guess?
I think that the line <br /> "After the heavenly speech<br /> your body throws holy heat,<br /> the angles sing when our eyes meet."<br /> is talking about her feelings for him. <br /> he tells her everything she wants to hear because he "just wanted to make her feel good," and didn't realize how much it all meant to her. He spins this love story between them that never was real for him, and she feels that his body throws holy heat and the angels sing when their eyes meet.
It means after they had sex. <br /> Heavenly speech... they spoke of love and bantered and sweet talked, then their bodies "threw holy heat" that's kind of explanatory... "the angles sing" I assume it is a poetic way to say they climaxed... in other words, it was all about sex for the guy, and when they were done, he was ready to move on. He had never intended to settle down with this girl, it was a momentary thing and he said what he thought she'd want to hear in the moment. She later realizes she'd treated ppl this way herself and though she knew he would get his in the end, she hoped he wouldn't hurt to the extent she was hurting. It ends saying we all have feelings and need to treat others with the same care we are in need of.