Glowing
D.A. Wallach Lyrics
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The bombs went off a week ago
The grass here is gray, been walking all day
But I'm not sure we'll make it home
So if you trust me, hold me close and
We'll turn to sculptures made of sand
Once they find us, a thousand years from now
We'll still be right here holding hands
The lights getting low and the dust to snow
The broken windows went everywhere
Your clothes may be torn but I'll keep you warm
I'll shade your eyes from the firestorm
So if you trust me, hold me close and
We'll turn to sculptures made of sand
Once they find us, a thousand years from now
We'll still be right here holding hands
Still be glowing, smiling like we didn't give a damn
So if you trust me, hold me close and
We'll turn to sculptures made of sand
Once they find us, a thousand years from now
We'll still be right here holding hands
Still be glowing, smiling like we didn't give a damn
The lyrics to D.A. Wallach's song "Glowing" explore themes of love, trust, and the end of the world. The singer is walking through a desolate, post-apocalyptic landscape with their partner, and it's unclear if they will make it home. In spite of the chaos around them, the singer holds onto the belief that their love will endure, even after they have turned to "sculptures made of sand". The imagery of "glowing" and smiling "like we didn't give a damn" suggests that the singer sees their love as a source of light and hope in a dark world.
The repeated phrase "if you trust me, hold me close" underscores the importance of intimacy and vulnerability in the face of disaster. In a world that has been destroyed, the only thing that the singer can cling to is their connection with their partner. By choosing to "hold on" to each other, they are able to transform the inevitable decay and destruction into something beautiful and enduring.
Overall, "Glowing" is a haunting and poignant song that asks us to consider what really matters when everything else is stripped away. It's a reminder that love is the one thing that can survive even the most catastrophic events.
Line by Line Meaning
As much as you say that we won't decay
Despite our beliefs that we won't crumble
The bombs went off a week ago
Explosives were set off seven days ago
The grass here is gray, been walking all day
Walking all day through the area burned and desolate
But I'm not sure we'll make it home
Uncertain if we'll return to where we began
So if you trust me, hold me close and
If you believe in me, hold me tightly and
We'll turn to sculptures made of sand
We'll become permanent sculptures made from sand
Once they find us, a thousand years from now
If someone discovers us one thousand years later
We'll still be right here holding hands
We'll remain together holding hands
Still be glowing, smiling like we didn't give a damn
Continuing our lives radiantly, content with each other
The lights getting low and the dust to snow
The light is vanishing, and the dust transforms to snow
The broken windows went everywhere
The windows shattered everywhere
Your clothes may be torn but I'll keep you warm
Despite your damaged clothing, I'll keep you comfortable
I'll shade your eyes from the firestorm
I'll guard you from the blinding explosive flames
So if you trust me, hold me close and
If you believe in me, hold me tightly and
We'll turn to sculptures made of sand
We'll become permanent sculptures made from sand
Once they find us, a thousand years from now
If someone discovers us one thousand years later
We'll still be right here holding hands
We'll remain together holding hands
Still be glowing, smiling like we didn't give a damn
Continuing our lives radiantly, content with each other
So if you trust me, hold me close and
If you believe in me, hold me tightly and
We'll turn to sculptures made of sand
We'll become permanent sculptures made from sand
Once they find us, a thousand years from now
If someone discovers us one thousand years later
We'll still be right here holding hands
We'll remain together holding hands
Still be glowing, smiling like we didn't give a damn
Continuing our lives radiantly, content with each other
Contributed by Reagan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vci1361
D. A. I wrote a letter to Paul McCartney telling him what an awesome musician you are! I am a big fan of your album, "Time Machine!" I discovered you after watching La La Land
@cassinoz1
Such a John Lennon vibe, absolutely love it!
@juliawilliams7551
Chris J John Lennon and ELO.
@pricillahogan5342
That's exactly what I was thinking!!!!! I said that to my grandparents too and they agreed haha
@bigdukethestank
Every time I hear that chorus I cry
@Ciclopea2
This one's a fuckin tear jerker along with the official video, never fails to move me, and that is not easy, such a beautiful song.
@leondfdiaz
same
@kicksandagame5066
Tyler the creator did great work on that video. Ive never gotten such an emotional reaction from a song and the video is just perfect.
@Ciclopea2
To make matters worse the little girl in the video looks exactly like my 16 year old niece when she was little, which makes it even more emotional, what an awesome music-video combo.
@kicksandagame5066
*****
aw damn