Glass Tiger's debut album The Thin Red Line (1986) produced two hit international singles, "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)" [#2 on Billboard] and "Someday," [#5 on Billboard], and featured additional singles "I Will Be There [#34 Billboard] and domestic single "You're What I Look For". The album set a record for being the fastest selling debut recording in Canadian history, going gold within weeks of its release. To date, this album has received four Platinum records in Canada and went Gold in the United States.
Glass Tiger's sophomore release Diamond Sun, spawned domestic Canadian singles "Diamond Sun," "I'm Still Searching," "My Song," and "(Watching) Worlds Crumble," and achieved Double Platinum status in Canada.
Simple Mission, their third album, was not formally released in the USA, but it went Platinum in Canada and featured the singles "Animal Heart", and the Celtic duet "My Town" with Rod Stewart. "My Town" was also featured on a special 'Back-To-Back' series compilation in the early 90's and sold through EMI-Capitol's Special Market's division.
Several of Glass Tiger's songs were co-written and produced by Bryan Adams' collaborator, Jim Vallance. In fact, Adams makes a cameo in their top single "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)". The band won three Juno Awards in 1986 and two more in 1987. They were also nominated for a Grammy Award in 1987. In late 1988, Chris McNeill (drums), a sought after session drummer joined the band, and the foursome have been touring and playing ever since.
Glass Tiger released a special DVD 'No Turning Back' in 2005, which is a special commemorative 20th Anniversary DVD collection featuring their many videos and a couple of new songs, "No Turning Back" and "Give It Away". It also features footage of the band touring in Europe supporting Tina Turner in 1987 and in Ireland performing with The Chieftains.
On June 23, 2005, Glass Tiger appeared on the NBC show Hit Me, Baby, One More Time, performing their classic hit "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)" and covering "Everything You Want" by Vertical Horizon. Although they lost the audience voting to Thelma Houston, Glass Tiger were judged the winners by online voters.
In early 2006 Glass Tiger released their first live CD, GT Live which was recorded in 2005 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto. The band is currently working on a special TV production and is very active touring and performing, with over 50 shows a year. In 2008 lead singer Alan Frew published "The Action Sandwich", lessons from a tour bus, with his perspective and insight into the trials and tribulations of life in a rock band on the road. The band did a special support trip to visit the Canadian troops in Afghanistan in March, 2009, accompanied by many of the NHL's hockey legends.
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Animal Heart
Glass Tiger Lyrics
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I know that I can turn to you
And as the river runs to the ocean
I know that I can run to you
Just like the rich man needs lots of money
Listen, woman, I need you
Just like the hunter stalks the hunted
In a jungle of lust, it's true
I've got an animal heart when I see you
Animal heart, I'll do anything you want me to
I've got an animal heart
This love for you never changes (animal heart)
No, no
Pressure's rising, I see your eyes and
I know that the game is you
You keep me running, but I'm still coming
Oh lover, do the things you do
Oh, With a young heart, well I'm never lonely
Oh, but listen woman, I need you
My heart is aching, my body's shaking
Oh, but one thing that I know is true
I've got an animal heart when I see you
Animal heart, I'll do anything you want me to
I've got an animal heart
This love for you never changes (animal heart)
No, no
I've got an animal heart when I see you
Animal heart, I'll do anything you want me to
I've got an animal heart
This love for you never changes (animal heart)
I've got an animal heart when I see you
Animal heart, I'll do anything you want me to
I've got an animal heart
This love for you never changes (animal heart)
No, no
I've got an animal heart when I see you
Animal heart
I've got an animal heart
This love for you never changes (animal heart), oh yeah
The lyrics to Glass Tiger's song Animal Heart describe a passionate love that is compared to the primal instincts of animals in the wild. The singer expresses that just as the day turns into night and the river runs to the ocean, he knows he can always turn to his lover. He acknowledges that he needs her just as much as a rich man needs money and a hunter needs its prey. The chorus repeats the phrase "I've got an animal heart when I see you" and emphasizes the strength and intensity of his love for her.
The verses express the physical and emotional effects that his lover has on him. He feels the pressure rising when he sees her eyes and acknowledges that she keeps him running. He admits that his heart aches and his body shakes, but one thing he knows for sure is that his love for her will never change. He ends the song with one last repetition of the chorus, emphasizing his animalistic love for his partner.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that the singer's love for his partner is instinctual, passionate, and intense. The comparison to animal instincts adds a level of rawness and urgency to the song, emphasizing the strength of their connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Just as the day time turns into night time
Just like the transition from day to night, I know that I can rely on you no matter what.
I know that I can turn to you
You are my rock, I can seek solace in you whenever I am troubled.
And as the river runs to the ocean
Just like a river's natural course leads it to the ocean, I feel like I am naturally drawn to you.
I know that I can run to you
I can always come to you for comfort and support, no matter what the situation.
Just like the rich man needs lots of money
Just like how a wealthy person feels the constant need for money, I feel like I need you in my life.
Listen, woman, I need you
You are an essential part of my life and I need you to be by my side.
Just like the hunter stalks the hunted
In a world full of desire and lust, I feel like an animal in pursuit of my target, and you are my target.
In a jungle of lust, it's true
The world of desire feels like a wild, untamed jungle to me, and you are the one I'm chasing through it.
I've got an animal heart when I see you
My passion for you is so intense that it feels like I have the heart of an animal beating inside me whenever I see you.
Animal heart, I'll do anything you want me to
My desire to please you and win your affections is so strong, I would do anything you ask of me.
This love for you never changes (animal heart)
My love for you is unwavering and constant, just like the heart of an animal.
Pressure's rising, I see your eyes and
When I see you, my heartbeat quickens and I feel a sense of excitement and anticipation building up inside me.
I know that the game is you
The only thing that matters to me is winning your love and attention, and I will do whatever it takes to get it.
You keep me running, but I'm still coming
You keep me on my toes and challenge me to be my best, but I am always willing to meet your challenges head-on.
Oh, With a young heart, well I'm never lonely
Despite my youth, I have a heart filled with joy and happiness, but that joy is greatly amplified when I'm with you.
My heart is aching, my body's shaking
The passion I feel for you is so intense that it's not just an emotional reaction, but a physical one as well.
Oh, but one thing that I know is true
Through all the ups and downs, the one constant in my life is my love for you.
This love for you never changes (animal heart)
No matter what happens, my feelings for you remain the same, strong and unchanging, like the heart of an animal.
I've got an animal heart when I see you
Every time I see you, my heart beats with intensity and passion, just like the heart of an animal in pursuit of its prey.
This love for you never changes (animal heart), oh yeah
No matter what obstacles come our way or how much time passes, my love for you remains constant, just like the heart of an animal.
Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Al Connelly, Alan Graham Frew, Larry Dvoskin
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Darren
Glass Tiger is underrated and an AMAZING BAND! 👏
bannsidereddie
This is one of thee most under appreciated bands in this big bad world,what a voice!
Craig Vatcher
Yup
UNSC 5150
Saw them in 2019 and he still has the vocal chops!!! Great rocker!!!
T Fudge
Yes, Glass Tiger was one of my favorites when it came to music! 3 albums worth of great music, but that's all I can remember! It's like they dissappeared and only started touring again recently!
Thompson Westbrook
The great voice and awesome riffs , Alan Frew & AL Connelly. Great friends and super guys . One of the top bar bands in the day . Newmarket Ontarios favorite sons ...
Stéphane Asselin
one of the best rock song in canadian music! good music arrangements!
WayneIzard
Simple Mission is an awesome and very underrated album...cracking song this one. 👌
patrick patterson
one of my favourite bands then and now
emerson fernandes
Amazing, the real rock and roll, I.miss songs like this today .