Presumably taking their name from the first two songs on Talking Heads' Nak… Read Full Bio ↴Presumably taking their name from the first two songs on Talking Heads' Naked and jokingly referred to as the Jethro Tull of shoegazing for their frequent use of flute, Blind Mr. Jones formed in the early '90s in Marlow, England, quickly becoming regarded as a young band to keep an eye on. Guitarist James Franklin, guitarist/vocalist Richard Moore, flautist Jon Tegner, bassist/vocalist Will Teversham, and drummer Jon White comprised the band, starting out privately in their teens by aping bands like the Wedding Present. They eventually developed their sound to fit in line with shoegaze bands like Ride and Slowdive, and with a demo won the attention of the Cherry Red label, who eventually signed them.

Against the Glass
Blind Mr. Jones Lyrics

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And I'm talking in my sleep
A testament for you to keep
Feel the earth beneath me spin
Well sit back girl and watch this game begin

I don't like cars anymore, anymore

I don't like cars anymore, anymore

And I'm in my fathers car
Face pushed up against the glass
See the faster drivers win
Well sit back girl and watch this game begin

I don't like cars anymore, anymore
I don't like cars anymore, anymore

Anymore
Anymore

Anymore
Anymore

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Blind Mr. Jones's song "Against the Glass" suggest a sense of disillusionment and an aversion to superficial success. The lines "And I'm talking in my sleep / A testament for you to keep" hint at hidden feelings and perhaps an unspoken desire to break free from societal expectations. The phrase "feel the earth beneath me spin" could represent a desire for something more authentic and grounding in contrast to the hype and artificiality of modern life.

The repetition of the line "I don't like cars anymore" could symbolize a rejection of materialism and a desire for a simpler, more genuine existence. The narrative of the singer being in their father's car with their face pushed against the glass implies a lack of control and a sense of being propelled towards an uncertain destination, represented by the idea of "faster drivers" winning. The final lines, with the repeated "anymore" suggest a finality to the singer's rejection of the previous way of life.

Line by Line Meaning

And I'm talking in my sleep
I confide secrets in my dreams

A testament for you to keep
Proof of my loyalty to you

Feel the earth beneath me spin
Sense the world's constant change and chaos

Well sit back girl and watch this game begin
Watch as I confront challenges fearlessly

I don't like cars anymore, anymore
I've lost interest in the superficial things in life

And I'm in my fathers car
I'm trapped in someone else's influence

Face pushed up against the glass
I'm forced to view the world through someone else's perspective

See the faster drivers win
Society rewards those who move quickly, without regard for others

Anymore
I've realized that my previous beliefs no longer hold true

Anymore
I've grown beyond my past experiences

Anymore
The world has changed, and so have I