They self-released a 5 track demo in 2012 which form the basis of the 'Leaflings EP', released via Kaya Kaya Records. It included 'Cocoa Hooves', 'Golden Antlers' and 'Cocoa Hooves Part II'.
Having left the confines of their creative hub in the woodlands of Oxfordshire (referred to as The Shed), the band took up residence at Paul Epworth’s London studio in the Autumn of 2013. 'Psylla' was released on November 11 by Wolf Tone (Epworth's own label) backed with 'Woozy (feat. Jean Deaux)'.
The track 'Gooey' was premièred on February 13, as the second taster to their forthcoming début album, "ZABA". Released on June 9th 2014, the 11 track record was recorded at Wolf Tone Studios in London, and produced by frontman Dave Bayley under executive production of Paul Epworth. 'Pools' was announced as the follow up single on April 16.
Their sophomore album "How to be a Human Being" was released on the 26th of August 2016.
The most recent album by Glass Animals was "Dreamland" on the 7th of August.
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Holiest
Glass Animals Lyrics
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Be a part of the scene like you're living your dream
Walk the room like you're on fire
Like your chasing the truth, gripping tight to your youth
(Holiest thing I know) (Holiest thing I know)
Gripping tight, gripping tight to your you-ou-ou-ou-outh
(Holiest thing I know) (Holiest thing I know)
Like you're cha-, like you're chasing the tru-u-u-u-uth
But
You're
The
Holiest thing I know
Yes,
You're
The
Holiest thing, holiest thing I know
[Tei Shi:] Look at the mess you've made
[Glass Animals:] Babe, I'm not what you think
Come on, listen to me
[Tei Shi:] Now all I do is feel afraid
[Glass Animals:] Can't you see that I'm here
Can't you see I've been played
(Holy) (Holiest thing I know)
Then I'm dest-, then I'm destined to fla-a-a-a-ame
But
You're
The
Holiest thing I know
Yes,
You're
The
Holiest thing, holiest thing I know
(Holiest)
(Holiest)
(Hol-holiest)
(Holiest thing I know)
(Holiest)
(Holiest)
(Hol-holiest)
(Holiest thing I know)
(Holy)
(Holiest)
(Hol-holiest)
(Holiest thing...)
Glum 'til you're getting high
Be a part of the scene like you're living your dream
Walk the room like you're on fire
Like you're chasing the truth, gripping tight to your youth
But
You're
The
Holiest thing I know
Yeah,
You're
The
Holiest, holiest thing I know
The opening lines of "Holiest" by Glass Animals seem to suggest that the song is about living life to the fullest without worrying about the consequences. The lines "Climb until you're getting high/Be a part of the scene like you're living your dream" seem to convey the idea that the singer is embracing life, taking risks and indulging in the pleasures of life. However, the line "Like you're chasing the truth, gripping tight to your youth" complicates this interpretation. It suggests that this hedonistic lifestyle, built around pleasure and indulgence, is also a search for meaning and significance in a life that is quickly fleeting.
This sense of searching for meaning is echoed in the lines sung by the guest collaborator Tei Shi: "Look at the mess you've made/Babe, I'm not what you think/Come on, listen to me/Now all I do is feel afraid/Can't you see that I'm here/Can't you see I've been played". These lines paint a picture of someone who is lost and unsure of themselves. They feel like they have messed up their life and are now living in fear of the consequences. They are looking for someone to help them make sense of it all, but they are also aware that they have been taken advantage of by others.
Overall, "Holiest" is a song that explores the search for meaning in a life that is both hedonistic and fleeting. It suggests that even as we indulge in pleasure and pursue our dreams, we are also searching for something more, something that can help us make sense of it all.
Line by Line Meaning
Climb until you're getting high
Strive for your aspirations no matter how challenging they seem
Be a part of the scene like you're living your dream
Embrace the moment and participate fully in life like you're living your dream
Walk the room like you're on fire
Move with confidence and energy
Like your chasing the truth, gripping tight to your youth
Pursue the truth relentlessly while holding onto the vibrancy and passion of youth
(Holiest thing I know) (Holiest thing I know)
The most sacred and pure thing I can think of
Gripping tight, gripping tight to your you-ou-ou-ou-outh
Holding onto one's youth with a strong grasp
Like you're cha-, like you're chasing the tru-u-u-u-uth
Pursuing the truth with great determination
But You're The Holiest thing I know
You are the most sacred and pure entity that I know
Yes, You're The Holiest thing, holiest thing I know
Indeed, you are the most sacred and pure entity I have ever encountered
[Tei Shi:] Look at the mess you've made
Assessing the damage that has been done
[Glass Animals:] Babe, I'm not what you think
Revealing a different side than what was perceived
Come on, listen to me
Urging a companion to pay attention to what's being said
Now all I do is feel afraid
Constantly feeling uneasy
Can't you see that I'm here
Expressing the desire to be recognized and valued
Can't you see I've been played (Holy) (Holiest thing I know)
Realizing that one has been taken advantage of and feeling betrayed; despite this, the most sacred and pure entity I can think of is still present
Then I'm dest-, then I'm destined to fla-a-a-a-ame
Feeling like one is fated for disaster
Yeah, You're The Holiest thing I know
Undeniably, you are the most sacred and pure entity that I know
Glum 'til you're getting high
Going through hardships and difficulties before finally rising above them
Yeah, You're The Holiest, holiest thing I know
Truly, you are the most sacred and pure entity I have encountered
Contributed by Declan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@miriamzepeda6445
Be a part of the scene like you're living your dream
Walk the room like you're on fire
Like you're chasing the truth, grip on tight to your youth
Grip on tight, grip on tight to your youth
Like you're cha-, like you're chasing the truth
But you're the holiest thing I know
Yes you're the holiest thing, holiest thing I know
Look at the mess you've made
Baby now don't you think, come on listen to me
Now all I do is feel afraid
Can't you see that I'm real, can't you see I've been played
That I'm des-, that I'm destined to fade
But you're the holiest thing I know
Yes you're the holiest thing, holiest thing I know
Be a part of the scene like you're living your dream
Walk the room like you're on fire
Like you're chasing the truth, grip on tight to your youth
But you're the holiest thing I know
Yes you're the holiest thing, holiest thing I know
@ElChapo5k
Climb until you're getting high
Be a part of the scene like you're living your dream
Walk the room like you're on fire
Like your chasing the truth, gripping tight to your youth
(Holiest thing I know) (Holiest thing I know)
Gripping tight, gripping tight to your you-ou-ou-ou-outh
(Holiest thing I know) (Holiest thing I know)
Like you're cha-, like you're chasing the tru-u-u-u-uth
But
You're
The
Holiest thing I know
Yes,
You're
The
Holiest thing, holiest thing I know
[Tei Shi:] Look at the mess you've made
[Glass Animals:] Babe, I'm not what you think
Come on, listen to me
[Tei Shi:] Now all I do is feel afraid
[Glass Animals:] Can't you see that I'm here
Can't you see I've been played
(Holy) (Holiest thing I know)
Then I'm dest-, then I'm destined to fla-a-a-a-ame
But
You're
The
Holiest thing I know
Yes,
You're
The
Holiest thing, holiest thing I know
(Holiest)
(Holiest)
(Hol-holiest)
(Holiest thing I know)
(Holiest)
(Holiest)
(Hol-holiest)
(Holiest thing I know)
(Holy)
(Holiest)
(Hol-holiest)
(Holiest thing...)
Climb 'til you're getting high
Be a part of the scene like you're living your dream
Walk the room like you're on fire
Like you're chasing the truth, gripping tight to your youth
But
You're
The
Holiest thing I know
Yeah,
You're
The
Holiest, holiest thing I know
@bugboy69
i'm glad glass animals found success with 'heatwaves', but i'll always be a fan of their older works. i keep coming back to this song..
@ohhhhdear
god yes i agree. heatwaves definitely isn’t my favorite, but i’m glad they found fame from it. i just wish it spread over their older stuff like ZABA and htbahb since those are just as wonderful as dreamland. i love their smaller works as well, like this song and their EP album.
@monochromerain6851
It would be nice if they now made a song (honestly, I crave for a whole album)
in their older style, like from ZABA or HTBAHB
@belowzero5580
ZABA forever.
@snsnsmnzmssn990
@@monochromerain6851FR! They probably won’t because of how every album changes but I honestly love their older stuff, it’s really comforting
@sladeb6036
Heat Waves just let the main stream find out. They have been solid for years.
@alyxo5838
this song gives me SO much confidence for some reason. the lyric “walk the room like you’re on fire” really does it for me.
@alyssagod9173
It's "Walk around the room like you're on fire". Dumb ass
@alyssagod9173
Yeah like fire and shit and stuff and thing's of that nature.
@DillyBobBanana
@@alyssagod9173 wow impressed you have NEVER read or remembered something incorrectly you derserve a gold star