is k… Read Full Bio ↴Alexander Ebert is an American singer-songwriter born May 12, 1978
is known for being the lead singer and songwriter of the American band
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
with which he composed three studio albums:
Up from Below (2009)
Here (2012)
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros (2013)
Alexander Ebert released a solo album in 2011 titled "Alexander"
In 2013 he composed the soundtrack for the movie "All is Lost" starring Robert Redford.
Also in 2013 he won a Grammy with Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros for the video / documentary Big Easy Express.
January 12, 2014 Alex Ebert was honored with a Golden Globe for best soundtrack in a movie, "All is Lost"
Previously he was the leader of the band Ima Robot
Ima Robot (2003)
Monument to the Masses (2006)
Another Man's Treasure (2010)
Glimpses
Alex Ebert Lyrics
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But it didn't last, beyond the day
I've had glimpses around the bend
But in the morning, I start again
I feel the sun, hot on my face
And I hear my blood giving way
I've had some glimpses around the bend
Now mama I'm so tired, from the bullshit
(Mama yeah yeah)
And my soul cried, from the bullshit
(Mama yeah)
And I'm so tried,
But I know I'll make it with you by my side
Perhaps I'm crazy
Still I'm thinking, there is change in the air
We were trying together
Now we're trying just to care
Now if we find peace
Oh let it stay
Let it last beyond the day
I've had glimpses of our tomorrow
But Lord if I didn't I'd kill myself today
Now mama I'm so tried, from the bullshit
Mama yeah, yeah
My soul cried from the bullshit
Mama yeah
I'm so tired
But I know I'll make it with you by my side
In Alex Ebert's song "Glimpses," the lyrics speak to the constant struggle of finding peace and contentment in life amidst the daily chaos and hardships. The singer of the song is someone who has had brief moments of clarity and hope (the "glimpses" around the bend) but finds it difficult to maintain those feelings of optimism beyond just one day. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I've had glimpses around the bend / You know if I didn't, I'd have killed myself today," emphasizing the importance of hope and the desperation that comes with feeling like there is no hope left.
The song's verses also express the weariness and exhaustion that comes with daily struggles, such as feeling like a victim of the "bullshit" in life. However, despite feeling tired and drained, there is a sense of hope when the singer acknowledges that they can make it through with the support of someone they love ("But I know I'll make it with you by my side").
Overall, "Glimpses" has a powerful message about the importance of hope and support in times of struggle. It speaks to the universal experience of feeling like life is difficult and overwhelming but also acknowledges that there are moments of beauty and clarity that make it all worthwhile.
Line by Line Meaning
I found peace, in my way
I found a sense of peace in my own unique way
But it didn't last, beyond the day
However, that peace didn't last beyond that day
I've had glimpses around the bend
I've had moments where I glimpsed a better future
But in the morning, I start again
But every morning, I have to start over again
I feel the sun, hot on my face
I feel the warmth of the sun on my face
And I hear my blood giving way
And I can hear my body starting to break down under the weight of my struggles
Now mama I'm so tired, from the bullshit
Now mama, I am exhausted from dealing with all of the struggles and hardships of life
And my soul cried, from the bullshit
My soul is deeply pained and tormented by these struggles
But I know I'll make it with you by my side
But I am confident that I can make it through these tough times if I have you by my side
Perhaps I'm crazy
Maybe I am crazy
Still I'm thinking, there is change in the air
But I still sense that change is coming
We were trying together
We were working together to make things better
Now we're trying just to care
Now we're struggling just to care about anything
Now if we find peace
If we can find peace
Oh let it stay
Let it stay and endure
Let it last beyond the day
Let it last beyond just a fleeting moment
I've had glimpses of our tomorrow
I've had fleeting visions of what our future could be
But Lord if I didn't I'd kill myself today
But if I didn't have even those fleeting glimpses of hope, I might not have been able to go on
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Written by: ALEX M T EBERT
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