The NME declared, "If The Libertines defined the start of the decade and Arctic Monkeys its middle, then Glasvegas are almost certainly going to define its end and beyond." Their debut album went on to enjoy success in the UK (where it went Platinum) and in Sweden (where it went Gold). The impact of the band in the UK and success of their debut album did not go unnoticed in North America, which saw the band tour an unprecedented six times between October 2008 and September 2009. The band have mentioned on many occasions during interviews of their commitment to making the breakthrough in the USA and Canada. On 14 December 2010, the band announced the appointment of their new drummer, Jonna Löfgren from Boden in Sweden.
Glasvegas's second album /// Euphoric Heartbreak \\\ was released on 4 April 2011 reaching No.10 in the UK and No.1 in Sweden, receiving critical acclaim. The band then moved onto their biggest headline European tour to date in April/May 2011. The highlight of the tour came on the 19th May 2011 when Glasvegas headlined and sold out the 3500 capacity Globans Annex in Stockholm. A seventh tour of the USA was followed by a first visit to Australia in July/August 2011.
In October 2011 the band were asked by U2 to cover Acrobat for the 20th Anniversary of Achtung Baby. The album was called AHK-toong BAY-bi Covered and was released by Q magazine.
In 2012 the band made their first trip to China and an intimate tour of the UK has been announced for December 2012. The band have announced plans to release a 3rd album in 2013 on their own label.
Euphoria
Glasvegas Lyrics
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Why can't you understand?
Euphoria, take my hand
Euphoria
Your ways, my ways
Never, always
The future, the past
Heartbreak, I'm not holding your hand any more
Why can't you understand?
Euphoria, take my hand
Euphoria
Right time, wrong line
Myself, I'm alien
I swear to god, lies and bad thoughts
1, 2, 3, 4, let go
Heartbreak, I'm not holding your hand any more
Why can't you understand?
Euphoria, take my hand
Euphoria
I wish upon a falling star
I feel, never felt, I hit
You hit me, sunshine a liking to our evil evening
Heartbreak, I'm not holding your hand anymore
Heartbreak, I'm not holding your hand, let me go
Why can't you understand?
Why can't you understand?
Why can't you understand?
Euphoria, take my hand
Euphoria, take my hand
Euphoria, take my hand
Euphoria
Euphoria
Take my hand
Euphoria
Take my hand
In Glasgow's song "Euphoria," the lyrics explore the pain of heartbreak and the longing for a new beginning. The song speaks to the frustration of trying to hold on to someone who no longer wants to be held, with the repeated lyrics "heartbreak, I'm not holding your hand anymore, why can't you understand?" The singer of the song is stuck in the past, unable to let go of their pain and move forward.
However, the chorus provides a glimmer of hope as the singer seeks out euphoria, a sense of happiness and bliss that can take them out of their current pain. They repeat the phrase "euphoria, take my hand" as a plea to find a new path forward. The middle portion of the song explores the conflicting emotions of wanting to move on but feeling alienated and unsure of the future. The singer is caught between the "right time" and "wrong line" while struggling to reconcile their feelings of hurt and betrayal.
Overall, "Euphoria" is a bittersweet song that captures the complicated emotions of heartbreak and the desire for a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
Heartbreak, I'm not holding your hand any more
I am moving on and letting go of the pain caused by heartbreak
Why can't you understand?
Why can't you see that I need to move on?
Euphoria, take my hand
I am seeking a sense of happiness and freedom from my past pain
Your ways, my ways
Our paths were not meant to be together
Never, always
There was never any chance for us to be together long-term
The future, the past
We will have to move on separately and leave what happened in the past
The first, the last
Our relationship was not meant to be a lifelong one
Right time, wrong line
We were not meant to be together despite the timing feeling right
Myself, I'm alien
I feel like an outsider and disconnected from others
I swear to god, lies and bad thoughts
I have been through some difficult times that have led me to feel pessimistic
1, 2, 3, 4, let go
It's time for me to move on from the pain and start anew
I wish upon a falling star
I am hoping for change and a better future
I feel, never felt, I hit
I have experienced emotional pain that is new to me
You hit me, sunshine a liking to our evil evening
We had good times together, but the negative experiences have taken their toll
Heartbreak, I'm not holding your hand anymore
I am still moving on and letting go of the past pain
Heartbreak, I'm not holding your hand, let me go
I need to move on and fully let go of the pain and the relationship
Why can't you understand?
Once again, I am asking for you to see that I need to move on
Euphoria, take my hand
I am still searching for happiness and freedom from the past
Euphoria
I want to feel joyful and free
Take my hand
Please help me find my way to this euphoria
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES ALLAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dhiyafaris
Heartbreak, I'm not holding your hand any more
Why can't you understand?
Euphoria, take my hand
Euphoria...
Your ways, my ways
Never, always
The future, the past
The first, the last
Heartbreak, I'm not holding your hand any more
Why can't you understand?
Euphoria, take my hand
Euphoria...
Right time, wrong line
Myself, I'm alien
I swear to god, lies and bad thoughts
1, 2, 3, 4, let go
Heartbreak, I'm not holding your hand any more
Why can't you understand?
Euphoria, take my hand
Euphoria...
I wish upon a falling star
I feel, never felt, I hit
You hit me, sunshine a liking to our evil evening
Heartbreak, I'm not holding your hand anymore
Heartbreak, I'm not holding your hand, let me go
Why can't you understand?
Why can't you understand?
Why can't you understand?
Euphoria, Take my hand
Euphoria, Take my hand
Euphoria, Take my hand
Euphoria...
Euphoria...
Take my hand
Euphoria...
Take my hand
@MasseyKY
Criminally underrated band.
@thelegendgamer33
Absolutely! It's a joke that people like Carsi B and that kind of garbage when stuff of this rawness and honesty exists.
@cazzmc
Definitely. I've liked them from even when they were still smallish n not quite in the public eye
@markthompsonmt44
One of the most underrated bands of all time.What an epic tune
@Sebas.B.
Am I the only one who feels such a beautiful nostalgia from the moment this song starts?
@80scasualclassic
love it
@tiago2189
Sebastián B. Reminds me of my 11 years old in 2013
@andreyefimov3455
you are the only one!
@thelegendgamer33
Not with this song, but certainly with Geraldine.
@Sebas.B.
@@justagirlandherphone Totally agree with you! (And that’s cool to know, btw. Thanks for sharing. I didn’t know that!)