Glow
A.S.G. Lyrics
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Done some years ago
About a man who had it all
But had to go
He seen more than he could hold
Lost his mind again,
Wife the holy w***e
Bombs and babies know
When they glow
Resurection of a harsh man
Painter in a home
Found their glasses on a cruse bricks of stone
If you see him let me know
All he wanted was to watch his children grow
And all guns on this bound for glory
Bombs and babies know
When they glow
The opening lyrics of A.S.G.'s song "Glow" describe a painting that tells a story of a man who once seemed to have everything but eventually lost his mind and his wife. The singer has seen more than he can handle, and his mental state becomes compromised as a result. The woman in his story is referred to as a "holy w***e," perhaps suggesting some internal conflict within the man. The rest of the lyrics describe a sense of impending doom, as if even the most innocent and vulnerable (represented by "bombs and babies") are aware of the danger that looms.
Through this song, A.S.G. seems to be exploring themes of mental health, loss, and the fragility of life. The painting described in the first verse is a powerful metaphor for the story being told. It captures a moment in time and brings the viewer closer to understanding the man's plight. The reference to "guns on this bound for glory" adds to the sense of danger and unease that permeates the song. Despite the bleakness of the lyrics, there's also a sense of hopefulness in the line "all he wanted was to watch his children grow." There's a sense that even in the face of great adversity, there's still something worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a painting of a story
The singer possesses a painting that tells a story.
Done some years ago
The painting was created some years in the past.
About a man who had it all
The story depicted in the painting is about a man who appeared to be successful and happy.
But had to go
Despite appearing to have everything, the man had to leave his situation.
He seen more than he could hold
The man experienced more than he could handle, causing him distress.
Lost his mind again
The man experienced a mental breakdown or relapse.
Wife the holy w***e
The man's spouse is described in a derogatory manner, possibly referencing infidelity or other betrayals.
And all guns on this bound for glory
In the face of violence and conflict, individuals strive for a sense of honor or success.
Bombs and babies know
Even infants and weapons are affected by the destruction and chaos of conflict.
When they glow
Perhaps referencing the glow of explosions or the glow of innocent young lives.
Resurection of a harsh man
The man depicted in the painting may represent rebirth or redemption.
Painter in a home
The creator of the painting may be living in a domestic setting.
Found their glasses on a cruse bricks of stone
A potential symbol of discovering clarity or insight amongst chaos and difficulty.
If you see him let me know
The singer may be searching for someone or something represented in the painting.
All he wanted was to watch his children grow
The aforementioned man desired nothing more than to watch his children mature and succeed.
Contributed by Hudson G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.