'Shattered Glass' is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for … Read Full Bio ↴'Shattered Glass' is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her sixth studio album, Circus. It was written by
Claude Kelly, Benjamin Levin and Dr. Luke, with production provided by Benny Blanco and Dr. Luke. The song was released on November 28, 2008, by Jive Records, as the 5th track of the 'Circus' album.
Despite not being released as a single, it charted on several Billboard component charts after the album's release, peaking at number 70 on the Hot 100, higher than the album's fourth single "Radar".

Shattered Glass
Britney Spears Lyrics

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Did I wake you, we're you sleepin', were you still in my bed?
Or is a nightmare, keepin' you up instead?
Oh baby, are you feelin' guilty for what you did
If you think you're hurtin', you ain't seen nothin' yet

Was it really worth it?
Was she everything, that you were looking for?
Feel like a man

I hope you know that, you can't come back
Cause all we had, is broken like shattered glass

You're gonna see me, in your dreams tonight
My face is gonna haunt you all the time
I promise that you gonna want me back
When your world falls apart, like shattered glass
Glass, glass, glass

Are you having trouble focusin' through the day?
Do you find yourself, still callin' my name?
Do you wish you could rewind time and take it back?
I bet you realize, she ain't half the woman I am

Was it really worth it?
Was she everything, that you were looking for?
Feel like a man
I hope you know that, you can't go back
Cause all we had, is broken like shattered glass

You're gonna see me, in your dreams tonight
My face is gonna haunt you all the time
I promise that you gonna want me back
When your world falls apart, like shattered glass
Glass, glass, glass

Glass,

Like like, glass
Glass, glass, glass

Overall Meaning

The above lyrics belong to Britney's Spears song "Shattered Glass". The song is believed to be about Britney's struggles with her ex-husband Kevin Federline who she was married to from 2004 to 2007. In the opening lines, the song starts with Britney asking Kevin whether he is sleeping in her bed or having sleepless nights due to his bad conscience. She then tells him that he has not seen anything yet if he thinks he is hurting. The lyrics refer to Kevin cheating on Britney with another woman and the aftermath of the affair. Britney questions Kevin's motive for cheating and whether the woman he cheated on her with was worth it.

Britney also reminds Kevin that he cannot come back to her life after everything that has happened because she is hurt just like shattered glass that can never be put back together. Furthermore, Britney says that she will haunt Kevin in his dreams by reminding him of what he did to her every night. Britney's words portray her as a scorned lover who has been hurt deeply by the actions of her former partner.

In conclusion, "Shattered Glass" is a song that expresses Britney's anger and pain towards an ex-partner who betrayed her. Through her lyrics, Britney tries to make her former lover realize the gravity of his actions and the consequences of his mistakes.

Line by Line Meaning

Did I wake you, we're you sleepin', were you still in my bed?
Were you still thinking of me even after everything?

Or is a nightmare, keepin' you up instead?
Are you regretting your actions?

Oh baby, are you feelin' guilty for what you did
Are you remorseful for what you put me through?

If you think you're hurtin', you ain't seen nothin' yet
You will regret your actions and what you lost in me

Was it really worth it?
Was she really better than me?

Was she everything, that you were looking for?
Did she fulfill all of your desires?

Feel like a man
You may feel like a man now, but you will regret it later

I hope you know that, you can't come back
You lost your chance with me forever

Cause all we had, is broken like shattered glass
Our relationship is over and cannot be mended

You're gonna see me, in your dreams tonight
I will haunt you in your dreams

My face is gonna haunt you all the time
You will never forget what you lost in me

I promise that you gonna want me back
You will regret your decision and wish you had me back

When your world falls apart, like shattered glass
When everything falls apart for you

Are you having trouble focusin' through the day?
Are you distracted by thoughts of me?

Do you find yourself, still callin' my name?
Do you miss me?

Do you wish you could rewind time and take it back?
Do you wish you could undo your actions and have me back?

I bet you realize, she ain't half the woman I am
You will realize that I am irreplaceable

Glass, glass, glass
Our love is shattered and broken like glass

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLAUDE KELLY, LUKASZ GOTTWALD, BENJAMIN LEVIN

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