While the band's early work blended noise rock with electropop, their later work incorporates Italo disco. The band is known for evolving through the years since their original collaboration, and experimenting with various musical genres.
They have released a number of albums since the early 2000s, their most recent being 2008's Deep Gems.
Glass Candy was formed by Ida No, from Vancouver, Washington and Johnny Jewel, from Austin, Texas, in 1996. The two began working together in Portland, Oregon, just across the Columbia River from No's hometown of Vancouver, Washington. No describes their early work as "droney and weird." Their first two singles, which they self-released under the name "Glass Candy & the Shattered Theatre", were "Metal Gods" (2001) and a cover of Josie Cotton's "Johnny Are You Queer" (2002). They toured with The Convocation Of... in 2001, and released a live album that year on Vermin Scum. Their first studio album, Love Love Love, was issued on Troubleman Unlimited in 2003. A second full-length followed on Troubleman the next year. Jewel founded Italians Do It Better with Mike Simonetti as a subsidiary of Troubleman. In 2007 Glass Candy released their third album B/E/A/T/B/O/X on this label to considerable critical praise. In late 2008, a rarities, b-sides and remix album was released under the name Deep Gems. In a review of Deep Gems, Spin Magazine referred to the band as "an eccentric Portland pair" that "spook the dance floor".
Glass Candy songs were used for a Chloe runway show, as well as used by Karl Lagerfeld for the Spring/Summer '08 Chanel Haute Couture fashion show and the Fall/Winter one of '08/'09.
Recently Glass Candy's "Digital Versicolour" was used in the soundtrack to Nicolas Winding Refn's feature length film Bronson.
Current members
Ida No - vocals
Johnny Jewel (formerly known as John David V.) - drums, programming
Former members
Avalon Kalin - drums
Jimi Hey - drums
Dusty Sparkles - saxophone and drums
Discography
Smashed Candy (Vermin Scum, 2001)
Love Love Love (Troubleman Unlimited, 2003)
Life After Sundown (Troubleman Unlimited 2004)
Iko (Troubleman Unlimited, 2005)
"I Always Say Yes (12" Main)" (Italians Do It Better, 2007)
B/E/A/T/B/O/X (Italians Do It Better, 2007)
Miss Broadway (Vinyl, 12")" (Italians Do It Better, 2008)
Deep Gems (Italians Do It Better, 2008)
The Possessed
Glass Candy Lyrics
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We die and wait for the burn
Its all things to the menagerie
We came to learn
Through the glass our cares are laughable
We are flies, were six billion terrible
Women in vogue, to the house nightly
Wanton Galore, the happy house nightly
Multiplied, were six billion terrible mortals forlorn
Through the glass darkly, Wanton Galore
The looking glass darkly
Wild child set free in the night
Wild child set free in the night
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Wild child set free in the night
Wild child set free in the night
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Too bad, the mad, darkly obsessed
To the house nightly, so sad
We have let go the possessed
The happy house nightly
Too bad, the mad, darkly obsessed
To the house nightly, so sad
We have let go the possessed
The happy house nightly
Its all things to the menagerie
We die and we wait for the burn
Its all things to the menagerie
We came to learn, await the return
Of the child made wild
Of the child made wild
Of the child made wild
Its all things to the menagerie
We die and we wait for the burn
Its all things to the menagerie
We came to learn
Wild child set free in the night
Wild child set free in the night
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Wild child set free in the night
Wild child set free in the night
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
The song "The Possessed" by Glass Candy is a mesmerizing and cryptic representation of the human experience as a part of the menagerie of life. The lyrics suggest that our existence is insignificant in the grand scheme of things, as we are just flies among billions of other mortals, awaiting our inevitable demise. Through the looking glass, our concerns seem trivial, and we are confronted with the harsh reality of our own mortality. The song highlights the emptiness of the pursuit of vanity and materialistic desires, personified by the women in vogue who frequent the 'happy house' nightly, chasing temporary pleasure.
The repetition of the phrase 'wild child set free in the night' suggests a desire to break free from the mundanity of life and be liberated from the constraints placed upon us by society. The line 'we have let go the possessed' implies a rejection of external forces and a will to be autonomous. The song concludes by reiterating the message that we must await the return of the 'child made wild,' implying that we must tap into our instinctual and primal nature to find true fulfillment.
Overall, "The Possessed" is an introspective and thought-provoking representation of the human psyche and the meaning behind our existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Its all things to the menagerie
Life can be anything, everything and nothing to a group of people or animals kept in captivity.
We die and wait for the burn
We live and wait for the final flames of life.
We came to learn
We are here to gain knowledge and experience from life.
Through the glass our cares are laughable
When we view our problems through a different perspective, they seem insignificant or even amusing.
We are flies, were six billion terrible
As humans, we are insignificant in the grand scheme of the universe, yet we continue to cause destruction and chaos.
Women in vogue, to the house nightly
Fashionable women go out to parties and events frequently.
Wanton Galore, the happy house nightly
There is a sense of pleasure and indulgence in the party scene that these women frequent.
We are flies, were blue and were beautiful
As human beings, we are capable of creating beauty, yet we are also destructive and flawed.
Multiplied, were six billion terrible mortals forlorn
Our population continues to grow, increasing the destruction and loneliness felt by many individuals.
Through the glass darkly, Wanton Galore
The indulgence and pleasure seen through the glass is distorted and unclear.
The looking glass darkly
The mirror reflects back a distorted image of oneself and the world.
Wild child set free in the night
Someone who is free from societal constraints and expectations and is able to act and express themselves in a wild and uninhibited manner.
Too bad, the mad, darkly obsessed
It is unfortunate that some individuals become consumed by their own madness and obsession.
To the house nightly, so sad
These individuals may frequent the party scene as a means of coping with their own madness and loneliness.
We have let go the possessed
We have freed ourselves from the hold that madness and obsession can have on us.
Wild child set free in the night
Someone who is free from societal constraints and expectations and is able to act and express themselves in a wild and uninhibited manner.
Await the return of the child made wild
We anticipate the reappearance of the wild child who is free from societal constraints and expectations.
Its all things to the menagerie
Life can be anything, everything and nothing to a group of people or animals kept in captivity.
We came to learn
We are here to gain knowledge and experience from life.
Wild child set free in the night
Someone who is free from societal constraints and expectations and is able to act and express themselves in a wild and uninhibited manner.
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
The mirror reflects back a distorted image of oneself and the world.
Wild child set free in the night
Someone who is free from societal constraints and expectations and is able to act and express themselves in a wild and uninhibited manner.
Await the return of the child made wild
We anticipate the reappearance of the wild child who is free from societal constraints and expectations.
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
The mirror reflects back a distorted image of oneself and the world.
Writer(s): John Padgett, Lori Monahan, Nathaniel Miller
Contributed by Mackenzie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mnmlstellar
+ lyrics +
It’s all things to the menagerie
We die and wait for the burn
It’s all things to the menagerie
We came to learn
Through the glass our cares are laughable
We are flies, we’re six billion terrible
Women in vogue, to the house nightly
Wanton Galore, the happy house nightly
We are flies, we’re blue and we’re beautiful
Multiplied, we’re six billion terrible mortals forlorn
Through the glass darkly, Wanton Galore
The looking glass darkly
Wild child set free in the night
Wild child set free in the night
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Wild child set free in the night
Wild child set free in the night
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Too bad, the mad, darkly obsessed
To the house nightly, so sad
We have let go the possessed
The happy house nightly
Too bad, the mad, darkly obsessed
To the house nightly, so sad
We have let go the possessed
The happy house nightly
It’s all things to the menagerie
We die and we wait for the burn
It’s all things to the menagerie
We came to learn, await the return
Of the child made wild
Of the child made wild
Of the child made wild
It’s all things to the menagerie
We die and we wait for the burn
It’s all things to the menagerie
We came to learn
Wild child set free in the night
Wild child set free in the night
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Wild child set free in the night
Wild child set free in the night
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
@tarjay35
All of their music makes me feel like I should be popping ecstasy and dryhumping at the club.
@remylov661
I don't know why but 2:29 always makes me feel so warm and tucked in like a baby at night.
@enriquejaramillo7209
Love glass candy! Awesome music, beautiful people!!!🤗
@JesusCristo2002
I can't stop listening to this song. It's terrible. It's too good.
@TheZakanater
such a calming song
@GONZALEZCALIFORNIA
Yes! Proof that Ida is amazing! Can't wait to hear more of AD2 & Body work, see you the next time you're near LA
@mnmlstellar
+ lyrics +
It’s all things to the menagerie
We die and wait for the burn
It’s all things to the menagerie
We came to learn
Through the glass our cares are laughable
We are flies, we’re six billion terrible
Women in vogue, to the house nightly
Wanton Galore, the happy house nightly
We are flies, we’re blue and we’re beautiful
Multiplied, we’re six billion terrible mortals forlorn
Through the glass darkly, Wanton Galore
The looking glass darkly
Wild child set free in the night
Wild child set free in the night
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Wild child set free in the night
Wild child set free in the night
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Too bad, the mad, darkly obsessed
To the house nightly, so sad
We have let go the possessed
The happy house nightly
Too bad, the mad, darkly obsessed
To the house nightly, so sad
We have let go the possessed
The happy house nightly
It’s all things to the menagerie
We die and we wait for the burn
It’s all things to the menagerie
We came to learn, await the return
Of the child made wild
Of the child made wild
Of the child made wild
It’s all things to the menagerie
We die and we wait for the burn
It’s all things to the menagerie
We came to learn
Wild child set free in the night
Wild child set free in the night
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Wild child set free in the night
Wild child set free in the night
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
Through the glass darkly, the looking glass darkly
@mixperdeliquum2972
Big THANKS !!!! :)
@codlfather2010
Great band !!!!!! Can't be leave I only just found them !!!
@strangelove262
So lovely! If one could see color on AM radio it would look like the lights in this video.