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.
Vultures
Glass Pear Lyrics
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Surrounded by a crowd
Waiting for a moment to appear
When I could sing out loud
Yeah we live
And we breathe
But do we learn what we need?
Circling around
Cause you never picked the
Pieces off the ground
Vultures in the air
If you wait another moment
You'll be theirs
Every world inside your head
Is a person dreaming
And every word you've ever said
Was said while you were sleeping
Do we know any more
Than when we first saw this place?
Circling around
Cause you never picked the
Pieces off the ground
Vultures in the air
If you wait another moment
You'll be theirs
Do I know any more
Than when I first saw this world?
Circling around
Cause you never picked the
Pieces off the ground
Vultures in the air
If you wait another moment
You'll be theirs
The song "Vultures" by Glass Pear talks about a person's life journey and how they have been waiting to find their moment. The song starts with the singer saying that they have been waiting their whole life for this moment, surrounded by people, waiting for the opportunity to sing out loud. The lyrics then question the purpose of life, stating that we live and breathe, but do we really learn what we need to?
The song then takes a darker turn, comparing vultures circling overhead to people waiting to prey on our weaknesses. The metaphor of vultures waiting for their prey is used to suggest that we can be overcome by negative experiences if we don't stand up for ourselves. The lyrics ask whether we really know any more about the world now than when we first saw it. The question is left unanswered, leaving the listener to think about whether they have learned anything from their experiences.
The overall message of the song seems to be about taking control of your own life and standing up for yourself. The vultures are used to represent negative experiences and people that can bring us down, but we have the power to avoid them by picking up the pieces and taking control of our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life I've waited here
I have been waiting my entire life in this place
Surrounded by a crowd
There are many people around me
Waiting for a moment to appear
I am waiting for an opportunity to arise
When I could sing out loud
So that I can express myself freely
Yeah we live
We are alive
And we breathe
And we inhale and exhale air to live
But do we learn what we need?
However, are we actually learning what we need to learn?
Circling around
Moving in a circular pattern
Cause you never picked the Pieces off the ground
Because you haven't picked up the broken pieces
Vultures in the air
There are vultures flying above
If you wait another moment
If you don't act soon
You'll be theirs
Then the vultures will have you
Every world inside your head
Every thought or idea you have
Is a person dreaming
Is a version of yourself dreaming of possibilities
And every word you've ever said
Every utterance you've ever expressed
Was said while you were sleeping
Perhaps said without thinking or fully aware of the potential consequences
Do we know any more
Have we gained any new knowledge
Than when we first saw this place?
Since the first time we encountered this place
Do I know any more
Have I personally gained any new knowledge
Circling around
Returning to the same thoughts or patterns
Cause you never picked the Pieces off the ground
Because you are still avoiding dealing with the broken pieces
Vultures in the air
The danger is still present
If you wait another moment
If you continue to delay
You'll be theirs
You will inevitably become a victim to this danger
Writer(s): Justin Griffiths
Contributed by Christian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
blueangelstar
One of my lastest, favourite songs by Glass Pear! Such a great song ~ continue the good work! xD
Jan İzmir
One of my favourite songs, I just love it!
SuperNevile
This is high quality music ~ love it!!!!