Glycerine
Bush Lyrics


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It must be your skin, I'm sinking in
Must be for real 'cause now I can feel
And I didn't mind, it's not my kind
It's not my time to wonder why
Everything gone white, everything's grey
Now you're here, now you're away
I don't want this, remember that
I'll never forget where you're at

Don't let the days go by
Glycerine
Glycerine

I'm never alone, I'm alone all the time
Are you at one or do you lie?
We live in a wheel where everyone steals
But when we rise, it's like strawberry fields
If I treated you bad, you'd bruise my face
Couldn't love you more, you've got a beautiful taste

Don't let the days go by
Could've been easier on you
I couldn't change though I wanted to
Should've been easier by three
Our old friend fear and you and me

Glycerine
Glycerine
Don't let the days go by
Glycerine
Don't let the days go by

Glycerine, glycerine
Oh, glycerine, glycerine

Bad moon white again
Bad moon white again
As she falls around me

I needed you more, you wanted us less
Could not kiss, just regress
It might just be clear, simple and plain
Well, that's just fine, that's just one of my names

Don't let the days go by
Could've been easier on you, you, you
Glycerine
Glycerine




Glycerine
Glycerine

Overall Meaning

In the song "Glycerine" by Bush, the lyrics address emotions of love, loss, and regret. The opening lines suggest the singer is enticed by someone's skin and is drawn to them but is unsure if the emotion is real. The singer then references not wanting to lose the person who is now in their life by addressing them directly, asking them not to let the days go by. There is a sense of urgency as the singer is fearful of losing what they have gained.


The chorus then uses the word "glycerine" as a metaphor for the feelings of the singer. Glycerine is used as an image of preservation, and the singer doesn’t want their emotions preserved but to continue to feel and have their feelings evolve. The second verse then suggests a lack of clarity in the relationship, the fear of constantly being alone and wondering if the other person is telling the truth about their feelings. There is also a reference to the difficult times in the relationship that make it hard to trust the other person.


The third verse introduces the idea that the singer needed the other person more than they did, and perhaps their intensity of love pushed the other person away. It suggests the singer wishes things could’ve been different, but they couldn't change how they felt. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, reminding the other person not to let the days go by and to continue to feel what they feel.


Line by Line Meaning

It must be your skin, I'm sinking in
I am in love with you and cannot resist you


Must be for real 'cause now I can feel
My feelings for you are genuine and intense


And I didn't mind, it's not my kind
I am caught in this feeling despite it not being my usual type to completely invest myself in someone


It's not my time to wonder why
I am not questioning why I feel for you so strongly


Everything gone white, everything's grey
My world turned dull and lifeless without you


Now you're here, now you're away
Your presence and absence affects my mood


I don't want this, remember that
While I love you, sometimes I question the complications that come with being overwhelmed


I'll never forget where you're at
I will always remember you and where you stand in our relationship


Don't let the days go by
Don't let time slip away without addressing our feelings for each other


Glycerine
A metaphor for the pain and complications in our love


I'm never alone, I'm alone all the time
Despite being with other people, I am always alone in my thoughts and feelings


Are you at one or do you lie?
Are you fully present and honest in our relationship or are you holding back?


We live in a wheel where everyone steals
We live in a world where people take advantage of each other's vulnerabilities


But when we rise, it's like strawberry fields
When we are together and happy, it feels like paradise


If I treated you bad, you'd bruise my face
If I treated you poorly, you would rightfully confront me


Couldn't love you more, you've got a beautiful taste
I love you so much, even your flaws are beautiful


Could've been easier on you
Our relationship could have been less complicated


I couldn't change though I wanted to
Despite wanting to simplify things between us, I was unable to change my feelings


Should've been easier by three
We should have made things easy by maintaining a simple friendship


Our old friend fear and you and me
We let our fears and anxieties get in the way of our relationship


Glycerine
A metaphor for the pain and complications in our love


Bad moon white again
My mood is as bleak as a full moon


As she falls around me
As my world crumbles around me


I needed you more, you wanted us less
I was more invested in our relationship than you were


Could not kiss, just regress
We struggled to connect emotionally and physically


It might just be clear, simple and plain
The easiest solution is to let go of our complicated relationship


Well, that's just fine, that's just one of my names
I am okay with being misunderstood and viewed as complex


Glycerine
A metaphor for the pain and complications in our love




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Written by: Gavin Rossdale

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Glycerine Lyrics
[Verse 1]
It must be your skin I'm sinking in
It must be for real, 'cause now I can feel
I didn't mind, It's not my kind
It's not my time to wonder why
Everything gone white, everything's grey
Now you're here, now you're away
I don't want this, remember that
I'll never forget where you're at

[Chorus]
Don't let the days go by
Glycerine, glycerine
[Verse 2]
I'm never alone, I'm alone all the time
Are you at one? Do you lie?
We live in a wheel where everyone steals
But when we rise, it's like strawberry fields
Treated you bad, you bruise my face
Couldn't love you more, you've got a beautiful taste

[Chorus]
Don't let the days go by
Could've been easier on you
I couldn't change though I wanted to
It should have been easier by three
Our old friend fear and you and me
Glycerine, glycerine
Don't let the days go by
Glycerine
Don't let the days go by....

[Post-Chorus]
Glycerine, glycerine
Uh... glycerine, glycerine

[Bridge]
Bad moon white again
Bad moon white again
As she falls around me
[Verse 3]
I needed you more, you wanted us less
I could not kiss, just regress
It might just be clear, simple and plain
Well, that's just fine, that's just one of my names

[Chorus]
Don't let the days go by
Could've been easier on you, you, you
Glycerine, glycerine
Glycerine, glycerine



@NikolasWasHere

I was born in 1989.

I lived with my mother then.

She was going through pure hell.

Only the music of the time gave her enough time to tell me that I will be okay, and what was wrong from right.

I am still alive today. I am 32. My mum was 31 when she passed.

Thank you 1990s.

My mums name was Tammi.



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It’s 2024 who still appreciating this?

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Always

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Me always ❤

@StayDownComeUp512

Forever

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@cjc5059

My big sister listened to this song on repeat all the time. I fell in love with it and would sneak in her room and listen to it when she wasn't home. I lost her a few years ago to cancer. She was only 37. Miss you Tiffany.

@tremorchristlester4688

Damn she's only 3 years older than me. Sorry for your lost man. Cancer is a bitch. She had great taste in music

@FenrisEx

Listen to it from time to time again without her knowing, my friend. I believe she appreciates it wherever she is..

@raourotsukodoji3790

I love my sister....thank you.

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