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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You're What I Look For
Glass Tiger Lyrics
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I saw their faces
You made it seem like time was standing still
And I felt fascination
Though I knew you just casually
So I slowly made my way to where you were standing
The hounds were gathered near
And you sensed desperation
My heart gave me away
And then you said
You're what I look for
Je pense que je t'adore
You're what I look for
Lately
When our eyes met in conversation
Oh, I tried to smile, you looked the other way
You made situations seem like love affairs
And then you said
You're what I look for
Je pense que je t'adore
You're what I look for
Lately
Now it's over
(It's over)
It's over
(It's over)
Oh, it's over
(It's over)
Oh, oh, oh
You're what I look for
You're what I look for
You're what I look for
Lately
Oh, you're what I look for
You're what I look for
You're what I look for
Lately
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
The lyrics of "You're What I Look For" by Glass Tiger explore the feeling of instant attraction and fascination towards someone who walks into the same room. The opening line sets the scene of the singer noticing the reaction of others in the room towards the one they are attracted to. Despite only knowing the person casually, the singer slowly moves towards them, ignoring the judgment or opinions of others. They feel heartened when this person also senses their feelings, saying "you're what I look for".
The second verse speaks of the moment when their eyes meet and they share conversation. The singer mentions trying to smile, but the object of their attraction looks away, creating a subtle tension. The person being sung about appears to be adept at turning simple situations into something with a hint of subtle flirtation or intrigue. The song's repetition of the refrain, "you're what I look for", highlights the singer's desire for a deeper connection with the person they only know on a surface level. The song then ends with the phrase, "it's over", hinting that any relationship between the two may have come to an end.
Overall, "You're What I Look For" explores the idea of a potential romantic connection with someone who is intriguing, mysterious, and possibly unattainable. The lyrics capture the immediate attraction that many people experience in a social setting, and the hope that that attraction may lead to something deeper.
Line by Line Meaning
When you walked into the room
The singer saw the faces of people around them change when the subject of the song walked into the room.
You made it seem like time was standing still
The subject of the song had a captivating effect that made everything else around them fade into the background.
And I felt fascination
The singer became mesmerized by the subject of the song.
Though I knew you just casually
The singer did not have a close relationship with the subject of the song.
So I slowly made my way to where you were standing
The singer moved closer to the subject of the song.
The hounds were gathered near
Other people were trying to get the attention of the subject of the song.
I didn't care
The singer was not interested in other people, only the subject of the song.
And you sensed desperation
The subject of the song could tell that the singer was very interested in them.
My heart gave me away
The singer's emotions were obvious to the subject of the song.
And then you said
The subject of the song spoke to the singer.
You're what I look for
The subject of the song was interested in the singer.
Je pense que je t'adore
The subject of the song said in French 'I think I love you.'
Lately
The subject of the song had been thinking about the singer recently.
When our eyes met in conversation
The singer and the subject of the song made eye contact while talking.
Oh, I tried to smile, you looked the other way
The singer attempted to make a connection with the subject of the song, but they did not reciprocate.
You made situations seem like love affairs
The subject of the song was very charming and romantic, which made the singer feel like they were in a romantic situation.
Now it's over
The relationship between the singer and the subject of the song has ended.
(It's over)
The relationship is over.
You're what I look for
Despite the relationship being over, the subject of the song still desires the singer.
Oh, oh, oh
Vocals to end the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Al Connelly, Alan Graham Frew, Michael Hanson
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