Glacier
David Choi Lyrics


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All alone
You're glacier floatin' far from home
Thought you should know
That's the reason why I have to go

Close your eyes
open the door
I step outside
You've done this before.

So you just go,
So you won't know
Yeah, you just go
where the wind blows

So you just go
So you won't know
Yeah, you just go
So you'll never know

Taste the wine
Aroma's fillin' up your world
Seek to find
Someone to satisfy your soul

You will find
In the open seas
Broken pieces
In your fantasies

So you just go
So you won't know
Yeah, you just go
Where the wind blows

So you just go
So you won't know
Yeah, you just go
So you'll never know

Drifting slowly, never noticing,
Time is waking, I sit sinking
Awoooooooooo
Awoooooooooo

So you just go
So you won't know
Yeah, you just go
Where the wind blows

So you just go
So you won't know
Yeah, you just go
So you'll never know

All alone
You're a glacier floatin far from home




Thought you should know
That's the reason why I have to go

Overall Meaning

The song "Glacier" by David Choi is a haunting and introspective piece that explores the theme of loneliness and isolation. The image of a glacier floating alone in the vastness of the sea is used as a metaphor for a person who feels lost and disconnected from the world around them. The lyrics use vivid sensory imagery to create a sense of otherworldliness, inviting the listener to immerse themselves in the ethereal atmosphere of the song.


The first verse of the song introduces the theme of distance and detachment, as the singer tells the glacier that it is "far from home" and that this is the reason why they have to go. The second verse delves deeper into the singer's mindset as they describe the experience of seeking to "satisfy your soul" but finding only "broken pieces in your fantasies". The chorus repeats the phrase "So you just go, so you won't know" as a mantra, suggesting that the singer is choosing to remain isolated in order to avoid the pain of confronting their own feelings of alienation.


One interesting interpretation of the song is that it could be seen as a commentary on the experience of being an immigrant or a refugee, forced to leave behind one's home and loved ones in order to seek a better life in a foreign land. The image of the glacier floating alone in the sea could be read as a visual representation of the displacement and dislocation that many migrants feel. David Choi himself is of Korean-American descent and has spoken publicly about his experiences of growing up as a minority in the USA.


Overall, "Glacier" is a beautifully crafted and emotionally evocative song that speaks to the universal human experience of loneliness and heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

All alone
Feeling isolated and disconnected from others


You're glacier floatin' far from home
You feel like a glacier, drifting aimlessly and far away from where you belong


Thought you should know
I need you to understand


That's the reason why I have to go
I have to leave because I cannot save you from your own journey


Close your eyes
Block out the noise and distractions


open the door
Take a leap of faith and step into the unknown


I step outside
I am taking my chances and exploring the world


You've done this before.
You have drifted away before and I cannot bear to witness it again


So you just go,
You choose to follow your own path


So you won't know
You don't want to face the harsh realities and consequences of your actions


Yeah, you just go
You have made your decision and there is no turning back


where the wind blows
You let fate take control of your life and decide your direction


Taste the wine
Enjoy the moment and savor the sweetness of life


Aroma's fillin' up your world
Your senses are overwhelmed with the sensory pleasures of the world


Seek to find
You are searching for something that will fulfill you


Someone to satisfy your soul
You are longing for someone who can provide you with the emotional connection you need


You will find
Eventually, you will come across


In the open seas
In the vast and unpredictable nature of life


Broken pieces
Signs of distress and hardships


In your fantasies
What you desire most but may never be able to attain


Drifting slowly, never noticing,
Unaware of the passing of time and the consequences of your actions


Time is waking, I sit sinking
Reality is setting in for me, and I am struggling to cope with it


Awoooooooooo
The sound of my despair and desperation


So you'll never know
You will avoid the harsh truths of life and what your actions may have caused




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Sheryl4

My favourite track off the album.. there's just something about the lyrics and music that I really resonate with.

danielcwc

David, gj on the album, it's amazing, wish you could release the tabs for them.Getting it on itunes =D

Benneth Salanga

OMG I NEED THE TABS FOR THIS! THIS SONG IS JUST GOLDEN! :DDD

Tyrese Howard

Best track on the whole album.

thatsMAG

Love this track!

RGKChaos

Easy listening! Love it!

puffymimi

Hands down my fave track off the album xD

Anthony P

love it

turtlejoy4ever

my favorite on your album :)

The Visible

No dislikes, and it will stay that way!!!!111111

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