Glass & Patron
FKA twigs Lyrics
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Am I dancing sexy yet?
Are you watching me cause I move alone?
Look a little harder
Everything I hold is wet
And I've never tasted glass and patron
I wait all week for a moment's
Break away from being told who I am
So do you have a lighter?
Am I dancing sexy yet?
I can't wait to make your body my own
1, 2, 3
Now hold that pose for me
1, 2, 3
Now hold that pose for me
Do you have a lighter?
Am I dancing sexy yet?
Are you watching me cause I move alone?
Look a little harder
Shut your eyes and feel the rush
Will you fuck me while I stare at the sun?
We wait all week to
Hear gods talk
When you've got a front row seat to the stars
Do you have a lighter?
Am I dancing sexy yet?
Cause I've never tasted glass and patron
1, 2, 3
Now hold that pose for me
1, 2, 3
Now hold that pose for me
Know what you want, what you need
But only when you're tasting doubt
Teach yourself to rise from ashes built from lust and hurt
You are phoenix, you are fire, you are everything
I just want for you to love you
Nature plays a wicked game
Swallow spartans for the pain
Let her hold him to his chore
Hold that pose
Know what you want, what you need
But only when you're tasting doubt
Teach yourself to rise from ashes built from lust and hurt
You are phoenix, you are fire, you are everything
I just want for you to love you
Nature plays a wicked game
Swallow spartans for the pain
Let her hold him to his chore
1, 2, 3
Now hold that pose for me
1, 2, 3
Now hold that pose for me
The song "Glass & Patron" by FKA twigs is a complex and layered exploration of self-discovery and self-love through the lens of club culture. The lyrics delve into the desire for control and liberation by someone who feels trapped by societal conventions and expectations. The yearning for bodily autonomy and the exploration of sexual expression as a source of empowerment are also key themes. FKA twigs sings of waiting all week to break free from being told who she is, and the yearning for intimacy and connection that can be found in a club setting.
The repeated phrase "Do you have a lighter? Am I dancing sexy yet?" underscores the desire to be seen and validated. The line "I can't wait to make your body my own" is a declaration of autonomy and desire. The repeated refrain of "1, 2, 3, now hold that pose for me" can be interpreted both as a demand for attention and as a command to oneself to assert control and claim agency. The final verse suggests a transformation through pain, where the singer rises from the ashes of their doubts, becomes a phoenix and finds self-love and acceptance.
Overall, "Glass & Patron" is a celebration of self-acceptance, individuality, and empowerment through artistic and creative expression.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you have a lighter?
Asking for a lighter as a request for a brief escape from reality
Am I dancing sexy yet?
Yearning for validation and attention for one's efforts to express themselves via dance
Are you watching me cause I move alone?
Wondering if someone is attracted solely because of one's individuality and independence on the dance floor
Look a little harder
Encouraging the viewer to pay closer attention and see beyond the surface level of the performance
Everything I hold is wet
Physical and emotional intensity is conveyed through the performer's movements
And I've never tasted glass and patron
Lack of experience or familiarity with luxury and indulgence
I wait all week for a moment's
Longing for a break from the mundane routine of life
Break away from being told who I am
Everyday life situations shape one's identity and personality
So do you have a lighter?
Reiteration of request for a moment of escape
I can't wait to make your body my own
Feeling empowered by the thought of taking charge of one's own desires and pleasures
1, 2, 3
Counting to maintain a rhythm or pace in the dance
Now hold that pose for me
Dance instruction to the performer or the audience
Shut your eyes and feel the rush
Invitation to experience a heightened feeling of pleasure and adrenaline
Will you fuck me while I stare at the sun?
Blending themes of hedonism, passion and danger
We wait all week to
Emphasis on the desire to break free from the constraints of daily life
Hear gods talk
Spiritual yearning to discover something greater than oneself
When you've got a front row seat to the stars
Reference to achieving a privileged position or unique vantage point in life
Cause I've never tasted glass and patron
Reiteration of lack of experience with luxury, suggesting a longing for it
Know what you want, what you need
Empowerment through self-awareness of one's desires and necessities
But only when you're tasting doubt
Advice to learn from moments of uncertainty instead of fearing them
Teach yourself to rise from ashes built from lust and hurt
Encouragement to discover one's strength from past adversities
You are phoenix, you are fire, you are everything
Self-affirmation of one's greatness and potential
I just want for you to love you
Closing statement suggesting self-love and acceptance as the ultimate goal
Nature plays a wicked game
Acknowledging the unpredictability of life's circumstances
Swallow spartans for the pain
Overcoming obstacles through strength and determination
Let her hold him to his chore
Abstract sentence that leaves interpretation to the listener
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: - BOOTS, TAHLIAH DEBRETT BARNETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@eloylopez8929
Great way to get rid of morning wood!
@guyger7198
LMAO
@freedawveii5776
She's cute, but she scares me too. Her voice is so captivating at the same time though.
@eloylopez8929
Oh yeah she's fantastic, her music is unique and she's beautiful too, but her videos are just creepy af
@eloylopez8929
SteveStevens What are you trying to say?
@eloylopez8929
SteveStevens Ohh. lol. Have a sense of humor yo. If anything, I believe art helps us rid ourselves of our own stupidity/ignorance. Take my comment for example, when someone is in a state of "morning wood" they tend to be more ignorant and only have sex in mind, very primitive. But, by watching this video it pulled me out of that stupid state of mind and into a state where I was able to appreciate this amazing piece of art. (:
@joshstead6078
People make something generic - complain
People make something unusual - complain
@joohnnykuz5327
+Josh Stead People make something good - praise.
it's simple
@xpedrox23
+jojo kyle "Good" is a highly relative concept, my friend.
@joohnnykuz5327
xpedrox23 Yes, but there are a lot of songs that just are positively received and praised all around.