The Welsh-born singer is the younger brother of recording artist Jem. After co-writing songs for her debut Finally Woken and follow-up Down To Earth, Yestyn sent a 4 track demo to tastemaker DJ Nic Harcourt of Los Angeles’ KCRW. Nic’s early radio support for “Last Day Of Your Life” and subsequent placing of the song in the new series of 90210 brought Glass Pear’s debut album Streets of love to a much wider audience.
Music supervisors picked up on the buzz with Gossip Girl/Mad Men’s Alex Patsavas saying that Glass Pear “will have a big impact in the future. [He writes} beautiful, melodic, well-crafted pop songs.”
More high-profile synchs followed, with eight-track EP Sweet America described by Direct Current Music as “calmly studied folk/pop, effortlessly buoyed by his soaring falsetto, chiming guitars, velvety production and gorgeously hymnal melodic lines.”
Going the unusual route of running his own record label WOL Records, Yestyn has sold over 30,000 downloads without any major or indie label backing at all.
After co-writing “Be Yours” for VV Brown’s forthcoming album on Capitol Records, Glass Pear recorded and produced his self-titled sophomore album.
Reflecting his love of Beach Boys’ harmonies, Britpop and Radioheadesque rhythms, the album Glass Pear is a breezy, mellifluous slice of alternative pop heaven.
Out now on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and Bandcamp, look out for London live dates in March 2012.
Streets of Love
Glass Pear Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Shooting in the sun
Theres an arrow in my heart
Is it love?
Heavy in the atmosphere
Bursting out every year
You're never too old or too young
Strip away these walls
I want to fly I want to fall
People win and people lose
On these streets of love
Stand up on my own two feet
Before I knew it suddenly
I'm a man
Ba-da-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
On these streets of love
Ba-da-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
We will laugh and cry
Ba-da-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
On these streets of love
We will live and die
Never let the feeling go
Turning on the radio
Another song reminds you of those days
Thinking of the one you love
Who doesnt know it just because
You're too afraid to be a fool again
Well people punch and people bruise
On these streets of love
Stand up on your own two feet
There's more to life than memories my friend, my friend
Ba-da-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
On these streets of love
Ba-da-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
We will laugh and cry
Ba-da-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
On these streets of love
Ba-da-ba-ba
Ba-da-ba-ba
Ba-da-ba-ba
Ba-da-ba
Strip away these walls
I want to fly I want to fall
(X6)
Ba-da-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
On these streets of love!
(X4)
Glass Pear’s song Streets of Love is about the power of love and how it can be found or lost on the streets of life. The song begins with a reference to Cupid, the god of love, being on a tidal wave and shooting an arrow into the singer’s heart. The opening lines suggest that the singer is wondering if they are experiencing love or if it’s just a passing moment. The chorus acknowledges that people will win and lose on the streets of love, but the singer wants to strip away their walls to fly and fall freely. The bridge speaks to the realization that with time and experience, one becomes their own person with their own stories to share on the streets of love.
The song’s verses allude to the universal experience of hearing a song that reminds you of someone you love, but are too afraid to tell. The second verse delivers a message of encouragement to listeners, urging them to stand up on their own feet and not be afraid of being hurt. The theme of the song is ultimately inspiring, although bittersweet. While the lyrics speak to both the joys and struggles of love, the overall message is one of hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Cupid on a tidal wave
Love is unpredictable, like a tidal wave, and Cupid's arrow can strike unexpectedly.
Shooting in the sun
The brightness and warmth of the sun adds to the feeling of love's passion.
Theres an arrow in my heart
The singer has fallen in love and feels longing and pain in their heart.
Is it love?
There is uncertainty and a desire for confirmation in the artist's feelings.
Heavy in the atmosphere
The weight of love is present and palpable in the environment.
Bursting out every year
Love can emerge suddenly and powerfully at any time of year.
You're never too old or too young
Love is not limited by age or experience and can happen to anyone.
Strip away these walls
The artist wants to be vulnerable and open to love instead of guarded and closed off.
I want to fly I want to fall
The artist desires the exhilaration and risk that come with being in love.
People win and people lose
Love is not always successful and can result in heartbreak as well as happiness.
On these streets of love
The journey of love is like navigating through the twists and turns of city streets.
Stand up on my own two feet
The artist wants to be independent and self-reliant in their pursuit of love.
Before I knew it suddenly
Love can take hold quickly and overpoweringly without warning.
I'm a man
The singer has grown and matured through the experience of falling in love.
We will live and die
Love is powerful enough to shape our lives, from beginning to end.
Never let the feeling go
The artist wants to hold onto the intensity and beauty of love, to never forget its impact.
Turning on the radio
Music can evoke memories and emotions related to love.
Another song reminds you of those days
The past experiences of love and heartache can be triggered by familiar songs.
Thinking of the one you love
The singer is consumed with thoughts of their beloved.
Who doesnt know it just because
The beloved may be unaware of the artist's feelings or hesitant to acknowledge them.
You're too afraid to be a fool again
The artist is hesitant to reveal their love for fear of being rejected or hurt again.
Well people punch and people bruise
Love can be physically and emotionally painful, with its share of struggles and fights.
There's more to life than memories my friend, my friend
While past experiences of love may shape us, there is also the potential for new beginnings and experiences.
Ba-da-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
This repeated phrase is likely meant to emphasize the lively, upbeat nature of the song and its message of love.
On these streets of love!
The journey of love is unpredictable and dynamic, but worth the risk and adventure.
Writer(s): Justin Griffiths
Contributed by Luke E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christina Cerutti
woww...so far i love all there songs. def going on my ipod:)