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.
www.GlassTiger.ca
I'm Still Searching
Glass Tiger Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
It's been a long hard day
Telephone rings, I still got nothing to say
Considerations tossed out the window
I feel a little bit wired
The rules say anything goes but I don't want to play
You said I could walk away
I'm still searching for something
I'm still looking for someone
But I'm caught in the middle
Of a broken heart and a life on the run
Took a long walk down through the backstreets
I heard the city scream
Reminds me of the time I run wicked and free
And now here I stand all alone
But I'm back to where my life burns
I'm still searching for something
I'm still looking for someone
But I'm caught in the middle
Of a broken heart and a life on the run
One heart, one home
But I'm still holding on
I've loved, but I've roamed
And now I'm going home, going home, yeah
I'm still searching for something
Still looking for someone
But I'm caught in the middle
Of a broken heart and a life on the run
I'm still searching for something
I'm still looking for someone
But I'm caught in the middle
Of a broken heart and a life on the run
A broken heart and a life on the run
A broken heart, life on the run
The song "I'm Still Searching" by Glass Tiger is an emotional journey of a man who is caught between his desire to fulfill his dreams and his longing for a stable life with someone he loves. The lyrics express his feelings of confusion and vulnerability as he tries to balance his ambitions and his personal life. The opening lines "Oh, the rumors are vicious, my ears are burning. It's been a long hard day. Telephone rings, I still got nothing to say. Considerations tossed out the window" paint a picture of a man who is under a lot of pressure, maybe from rumors about him, work or personal life, and is unable to find a way out. He feels wired, like he is expected to do something he does not want to, but he also doesn't want to be rude.
The chorus "I'm still searching for something. I'm still looking for someone. But I'm caught in the middle of a broken heart and a life on the run" captures the theme of the song, which is the search for something meaningful. The person is still searching for something he has not found yet, and he is looking for someone who can make him complete. However, he is caught in the middle of a broken heart and a life on the run, indicating his current challenges.
The last verse "took a long walk down through the backstreets, I heard the city scream. Reminds me of the time I run wicked and free. And now here I stand all alone, but I'm back to where my life burns" show how the person has changed. He remembers his past, but at the same time realizes that he needs to move on, to where his life burns. This is where he has to deal with his broken heart and life on the run. The lyrics, combined with the music, create a sense of longing and sadness, making it a powerful track.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, the rumors are vicious, my ears are burning
The rumors about me are spreading and causing me anxiety.
It's been a long hard day
I'm emotionally exhausted from dealing with everything today.
Telephone rings, I still got nothing to say
I don't have the energy or desire to talk to anyone right now.
Considerations tossed out the window
I'm not thinking logically or considering consequences.
I feel a little bit wired
I'm anxious and restless.
The rules say anything goes but I don't want to play
I don't want to engage in reckless or harmful behavior.
You said I could walk away
You gave me permission to leave and start a new life.
Take me back to where my life burns
Take me back to where I feel alive and passionate.
I'm still searching for something
I'm trying to find meaning and purpose in my life.
I'm still looking for someone
I'm trying to find love and companionship.
But I'm caught in the middle
I'm stuck between different desires and responsibilities.
Of a broken heart and a life on the run
I'm dealing with emotional pain while trying to escape from something.
Took a long walk down through the backstreets
I needed to clear my head and calm down.
I heard the city scream
The chaos and noise of the city is overwhelming and unsettling.
Reminds me of the time I run wicked and free
It reminds me of a time when I felt free, alive, and rebellious.
And now here I stand all alone
I feel isolated and disconnected from others.
One heart, one home
I long for a sense of belonging and a place to call home.
But I'm still holding on
I'm trying to stay strong and not give up.
I've loved, but I've roamed
I've experienced love, but I'm still searching for something more.
And now I'm going home, going home, yeah
I'm returning to a place where I feel safe and hopeful.
A broken heart and a life on the run
I'm struggling with emotional pain while trying to escape from something.
A broken heart, life on the run
I'm dealing with emotional pain while trying to escape from something.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alan Graham Frew, Michael Hanson, Sam Reid
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@therealchrispurdy
The rumors are vicious
My ears are burning
It's been a long, hard day
Telephone rings
I still got nothing to say
Considerations tossed
Out the window
I feel a little bit wired
The rules say anything goes
But I don't want to play
You said I could walk away
Take me back to where
My life burns
I'm still searching for something
I'm still looking for someone
But I'm caught in the middle
Of a broken heart
And a life on the run
Took a long walk
I went down through the backstreets
I heard the city scream
Reminds me of the time
I run wicked and free
Now, here I stand all alone
But I'm back to where
My life burns
One heart
One home
But I'm still holding on
I've loved
But I've roamed
Now I'm goin' home
Goin' home
@Julia-nl3gq
I remember those days! You had to wait for it to me on tv. I remember watching Video Hits with Samantha Fox, after school, with a blank tape in the VCR, all ready to record Glass Tiger when they came on.
You know what I think is kinda weird? Okay, for those of us who are a bit older, things that were nostalgic for us (like Glass Tiger videos), we experienced them, and then they pretty much went away - then 80s came and went, and there wasn't any Youtube or Internet yet, so, you couldn't conjure up the things from your past...you couldn't watch GT videos or whatever.
When the Internet and everything happened, it was like a Tresure Chest, to me - I could look up old 80s movies, tv shows, commercials, music, everything.
But, for people born later on, they didn't have that time period where they couldn't look up their nostalgic stuff. It was just always there for them.
To me, being the age I am, that would be odd to have just always had that there at your fingertips.
It kinda would have taken the fun out of it, too, if you ask me. It wouldn't have felt like a Treasure Chest if I could have just accessed it all along.
@andrebernier9742
This is a great good song from a talented Canadian band 🎧👍
@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8
I still remember watching this video for the very first time as a young teenager back in 1988 on CBC Video Hits. I was a fan of the first album, The Thin Red Line, and this was from a brand new album release with new music, new sound, and a slightly new look for the band. It took a little bit of time for this album to grow on me when I was a kid since I was more used to their pop-sounding songs from the first album, but looking back this was a great album with a more maturer sound, which I definitely like way more as an adult now.
@bonsaitraveletcetc9340
Canadian bands are underrated. Underrated would be an understatement. This is music to my ears.
@myles-spikewebby8519
Heard this song on the radio today! Great song!
@marksowd
Should have been a much bigger hit. Absolutely love this song, doesn't get any airplay in Australia anymore :(
@saintdameon
It’s a staple on radio here in Canada
@40Bethy
One of my favourites
@sethmanukula176
I feel you... that's why I spotified it
@BeakerInShortShorts
It hit #2 here in Canada but that was 35 years ago this year. Good Lord!
@Canuckchick32
Glass Tiger is one of my fave Canadian bands! 🇨🇦🐅🐯🎶