Glow
Cary Judd Lyrics


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You only get so many breaths, I know I've wasted my share
I turn the pages of the book I write, it reads "I feel like a waste of air today"
So stop me

This is the side I'll take on New Years Day
When I glow with hope and I swear I'll change
Change
Pile-driver and clothesline, taking the punches that I threw myself
I'm proof it doesn't take two to fight and that I am a hazard to my health, and yours
Somebody stop me

This time my mind doesn't matter
It's just bricks and sticks of a fallen house
So I'll sing my song louder
I found this time only heart over mind can change a thing, anything.

This is the side I'll take on New Years Day




When I glow with hope and I swear I'll change
This is the side I'll take on New Years Day

Overall Meaning

Cary Judd's song "Glow" is a reflection on the struggles and difficulties that come with trying to change and improve oneself. The lyrics begin with a sense of regret and self-doubt, as the singer laments that he has wasted many of his breaths and feels like a "waste of air." He turns to writing as a way to explore these feelings, but ultimately recognizes the need for outside help to break destructive patterns. The chorus marks a turning point, as the singer resolves to "glow with hope" and commit to making a change in the new year.


The second verse continues with a metaphor of physical violence, using wrestling moves to describe the internal struggle between the conflicting parts of his personality. The singer acknowledges that his own actions can be harmful to himself and to those around him, but the momentum of the fight is hard to break. He implores someone to stop him from continuing down this path. The final lines of the song shift from the mind to the heart, suggesting that true change must come from within and requires a shift in perspective.


Overall, "Glow" is a powerful and relatable exploration of the struggles of personal growth and change. It emphasizes the importance of seeking help and support from others, while also recognizing the need for personal responsibility and commitment to a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

You only get so many breaths, I know I've wasted my share
Life is short and I've already wasted too much of it.


I turn the pages of the book I write, it reads "I feel like a waste of air today"
Today I feel worthless and unimportant, just like the other pages in my book.


So stop me
Please help me change and become a better person.


This is the side I'll take on New Years Day
On New Years Day, I will choose to be positive and hopeful for the future.


When I glow with hope and I swear I'll change
I'll radiate with positivity and commit to changing myself for the better.


Change
I need to change my ways and become a better version of myself.


Pile-driver and clothesline, taking the punches that I threw myself
I'm my own worst enemy and am constantly beating myself up.


I'm proof it doesn't take two to fight and that I am a hazard to my health, and yours
I'm the only one causing harm to myself and to those around me, and I need to stop.


Somebody stop me
I need someone to help me stop self-destructive behaviors.


This time my mind doesn't matter
I need to listen to my heart and intuition instead of getting lost in my thoughts.


It's just bricks and sticks of a fallen house
My past mistakes are like a destroyed building - I can't change what's already done, but I can rebuild and start fresh.


So I'll sing my song louder
I'll express myself and my emotions more openly and boldly.


I found this time only heart over mind can change a thing, anything.
I've learned that sometimes logic and reason aren't enough - I need to follow my heart to create real change.




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