In the Fall of 2004, Alex released Stages | ep, a short collection of songs recorded live and solo acoustic from dates in Atlanta, Philadelphia, and New York City. He continued touring, visiting Europe that winter, where he landed opening and headlining spots at venerable rooms in Italy and the United Kingdom.
In June 2005, Alex released a full-band album, A Boy Who Thought He Knew on his own indie label, Long Road Records, which is based in Chelsea in Manhattan. The release was produced by David Shaw (Van Morrison/Etta James/Jerry Garcia) and recorded in Philadelphia. The album also includes guest performances from former Ray Charles bassist Steve Beskrone and Amos Lee drummer, Fred Berman.
After a 30-city U.S. national tour and a 5-city UK tour in the summer of 2005, supporting the new release, Alex returned home, having gained considerable press and attention worldwide. His 4th release, Sunrise Falls, was released in October 2006.
Losing The Glow
Alex Nackman Lyrics
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Relations don't work where I'm from
Though neighbors have found a good way
To find their love without delay
She said a year ain't that bad
I said I need sleep from jet lag
I'm tired of fighting for hearts
The wine was gone from the start
The bond with that girl
Is made of just glass
The cracks are beginning to show
The frame of her eyes
Is seemingly crass
And her love could be losing the glow
A surprise every year just for her
Greek god with the arrows would learn
I turned in my trust to the bank
She lost all the cash I had saved
The blueprints are off
Mathematics at fault
I just didn't know
All the angles were wrong
In Alex Nackman's song Losing The Glow, the singer is reflecting on a failed relationship and the signs that were present all along. He starts off by acknowledging that his belief that relationships don't work where he's from has been proven wrong by seeing his neighbors find love easily. However, he then recounts a conversation with his partner where she reassured him that a year apart wouldn't be that bad, but he couldn't even enjoy the present moment due to his jet lag. The singer is tired of fighting for hearts and the wine was gone from the start, indicating that their connection was superficial from the beginning.
The singer then focuses on the girl he was with, who he describes as having a bond made of glass that's beginning to crack. Her eyes seem cold and her love may be losing the glow. He then recalls a time when he tried to surprise her in the same way that the Greek god of love did, but it ended up being a wasted effort as she lost the money he had saved. The blueprints of their relationship were off, and the singer didn't realize that all the angles were wrong until it was too late.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the disappointment and disillusionment that comes with failed relationships. The singer realizes that there were clear signs that things weren't right, but he chose to ignore them in order to hold onto the hope that things would work out. In the end, the relationship was built on a weak foundation and unable to withstand the trials of time.
Line by Line Meaning
I see that they've proven me wrong
My past belief that relationships can work has been refuted.
Relations don't work where I'm from
My understanding of relationships is flawed due to my cultural background.
Though neighbors have found a good way
Despite my own difficulty with relationships, those around me have found success.
To find their love without delay
Others are able to build relationships quickly and efficiently.
She said a year ain't that bad
My partner believes that a year is not a long time.
I said I need sleep from jet lag
I made an excuse to avoid intimacy.
I'm tired of fighting for hearts
I am exhausted from trying to win people's affection.
The wine was gone from the start
The passion and excitement of the relationship was never truly present.
The bond with that girl
My connection to this woman.
Is made of just glass
Our relationship is delicate and easily shattered.
The cracks are beginning to show
The faults in our relationship are becoming apparent.
The frame of her eyes
The way she looks at me.
Is seemingly crass
Her demeanor towards me is harsh and unfeeling.
And her love could be losing the glow
She may be falling out of love or losing interest in me.
A surprise every year just for her
I used to make a special effort to please her annually.
Greek god with the arrows would learn
Even Cupid would struggle to keep us together.
I turned in my trust to the bank
I placed my faith in the wrong source or person.
She lost all the cash I had saved
She squandered my hard-earned money.
The blueprints are off
My plans for the future are flawed or unworkable.
Mathematics at fault
Even logic and reason cannot solve my relationship problems.
I just didn't know
I was unaware of the problems within our relationship.
All the angles were wrong
My approach to the relationship was misguided or ill-informed.
Contributed by Isaac J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.