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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One Night Alone
Glass Tiger Lyrics
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I thought
It's too good to be true
You had a look in those evil eyes
That said, "What do you want me to do to you?"
Some people talk about heroes
I know I must be one
Part of the walking and wounded
Young boy, take cover
She's incoming and she's looking
For another lover
Give me one night alone
Put out this fire, baby
Take me home
Give me one night alone
One night alone
So take a cold hearted woman
Just like lovin' on ice
She knows how to forget you
So boy, you better get it right This time
Told me you'd make me your lover
That's why I gave into you
You chewed me up
Then you spat me out again
Oh baby, you're no lady
You give me give me fever
Crank it up and drive me crazy
Give me one night alone
Put out this fire, baby
Take me home
Just give me one night alone
Young boy, take cover
She's incoming and she's looking
For another lover
It's not the garden of Eden
No it's not paradise
I bit the apple
Now I'm here to play for you
Hey baby, you're no lady
You give me, give me fever
Crank it up and drive me crazy
The song "One Night Alone" by Glass Tiger, is a tale of a man who falls for a woman he knows will be bad for him. He's a hero in the sense that he knows the danger but chooses to engage with it anyway, and soon becomes one of the "walking and wounded" as a result. The lyrics describe the woman as cold-hearted and courting danger, leading him on with promises of love and then discarding him like a used toy. He can't resist her, however, and asks for just one more night alone together, knowing full well that it could be his undoing.
The song is a classic example of an '80s power ballad, with soaring vocals and emotive guitar solos. The themes of heartbreak and unrequited love were popular in the era and resonate with audiences to this day. The lyrics play with the idea of dangerous love, and the notion that sometimes we succumb to what we know is bad for us, just for the thrill of it. The lyrics suggest a desire to be consumed by the other, even if it comes at a great cost.
Line by Line Meaning
Well when I first met you
From the first time we met, I had a feeling that something was too good to be true
I thought
I had a suspicion
It's too good to be true
I felt that something was not right
You had a look in those evil eyes
Your eyes showed a menacing stare
That said, "What do you want me to do to you?"
You had a dangerous demeanor that made me wonder what you were capable of doing to me
Some people talk about heroes
There are people who speak of bravery and strength
I know I must be one
I feel that I must be courageous and resilient
Part of the walking and wounded
I am part of the group of people who have been hurt and are trying to heal
Young boy, take cover
Youthful boy, beware
She's incoming and she's looking
She is approaching and searching
For another lover
She is looking for someone new to be with
Give me one night alone
Let me have one night to myself
Put out this fire, baby
Put an end to this passion we have
Take me home
Bring me back to a place where I can feel safe
One night alone
Just one night to be on my own
So take a cold hearted woman
Find a woman who is emotionally detached
Just like lovin' on ice
As cold as loving someone on ice
She knows how to forget you
She knows how to let go of you easily
So boy, you better get it right
So you need to do things properly
This time
This time around
Told me you'd make me your lover
You promised that you would make me your partner
That's why I gave into you
That's why I decided to be with you
You chewed me up
You used me up
Then you spat me out again
And then you threw me away
Oh baby, you're no lady
Oh baby, you are not a woman of class
You give me give me fever
You excite me to an extreme degree
Crank it up and drive me crazy
Turn up the passion and make me lose control
It's not the garden of Eden
This is not paradise
No it's not paradise
This place is not perfect
I bit the apple
I made a mistake
Now I'm here to play for you
Now I am here to perform for you
Hey baby, you're no lady
Hey baby, you do not have good manners
Give me, give me fever
Excite me
Crank it up and drive me crazy
Increase the passion and make me lose my mind
Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: Alan Graham Frew, James Douglas Vallance, Sam Reid
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mike Rochon
What a great rendition, from a great Canadian Icon, underrated, his fist solo album was amazing not one song was bad on that album -Hold on underrated ! Canada loves you Alan stay strong Canada loves you
Alison Phillips
I get goosebumps every time I watch this. And generally every time I hear this song. So much love for you guys!
Ryan Davis
This is one of the more amazing things I’ve seen in life, for them to take the time out of there day to preform for this lady probably made her complete, you can just tell by the smile on her face. Keep up the good work !
Dennis M
I can't agree more....and what a voice!
Alan Frew
That's what it's all about Ryan, being kind!
grignosse
This is just about the best thing someone can do to a sweet lady like Jean. I also want to give credit to Lisa for organizing it. As for Alan and Glass Tiger, You cannot buy this kind of advertisement ! More celebrities should do good deeds like this one. You guys are a true example and inspiration to all. Kudos !
Dennis M
I have a new found respect!
Alan Frew
thank you for you kind words and hope to see you some more around here :)
Ashley Walklett
THIS will NEVER get old for.
Back after a month.. THIS Is STILL on my mind!! 😍😍💖😭😭💖
Daniel Hupp
love it....the back vocals...wow she have a nice voice !