Glitterer was born in 2017 and have released two EPs Glitterer and Not Glitterer. The debut full-length Looking Through the Shades was recorded in the cozy carpeted basement of the Russin family home, in Kingston, Pa., and co-produced by indie-rock prodigy Alex Giannascoli (also known as (Sandy) Alex G) and the Arthur Rizk (Code Orange, Power Trip, Sumerlands, the 2018 Grammy Awards). The album contains Glitterer's best-yet sonics and songs; it has been constructed in such a way as to evince a spirit - co-operative, semi-schizophrenic, greater than the sum of its parts - that is proper to rock bands and that is inaccessible to even the least self-involved Soundcloud rappers and bedroom artists. Simply put, Looking Through The Shades is the sound of a group of people playing music, together, in a room. Meanwhile, the lyrics are still reluctantly but rigorously self-aware, the choruses are still habit-formingly catchy, and the arrangements still carry not an ounce of excess fat. (Broadway World)
New album ‘Looking Through the Shades’ out July 12th
https://glitterer.ffm.to/shades
The Race
Glitterer Lyrics
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I could make you think I'm wrong and take the fall
But I've never been wrong in my life
That's a long time, maybe it's been once or twice
I could waste some time and not feel lost I bet
I could lose the race
And still feel confident
But I move so fast I'm hard to see
I wish I could be someone else from time to time
I wish I could look at your life and know it's mine
I wish I could be someone else
The verses of Glitterer's song The Race create a portrait of a man who is confident in his abilities but also harbors feelings of doubt and insecurity. The first line of the song "I could walk across the lawn or not at all" suggests that the singer has a choice in everything they do, even mundane activities like walking. The next line "I could make you think I'm wrong and take the fall" shows that the singer is aware of the power of perception and is not afraid to play the role of the fall guy. However, the following line "But I've never been wrong in my life" contradicts this, showing that the singer is overly confident in their abilities and may be ignoring their flaws.
The line "That's a long time, maybe it's been once or twice" indicates that the singer is being sarcastic, suggesting that they have been wrong more than once or twice. The next line "I could waste some time and not feel lost I bet" again shows that the singer is confident in their choices and is not easily swayed, but the following line "I could lose the race and still feel confident" suggests that the singer is aware that confidence alone is not enough to win every time.
The chorus "But I move so fast I'm hard to see, oh it's not easy being me, I wish I could be someone else from time to time, I wish I could look at your life and know it's mine, I wish I could be someone else" encapsulates the dualities of the singer's personality. They move so fast that they are hard to keep up with, but with that speed comes a sense of isolation and a feeling of being misunderstood or underappreciated. The second and third lines of the chorus suggest that the singer is envious of others' lives while the final line speaks to a deep-seated sense of dissatisfaction with oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I could walk across the lawn or not at all
I have the option to take action or not, without consequence
I could make you think I'm wrong and take the fall
I have the capability to deceive others and take blame for things I didn't do
But I've never been wrong in my life
I have a high level of self-confidence in my decision-making abilities
That's a long time, maybe it's been once or twice
I acknowledge the possibility of past mistakes, but remain generally convinced in my correctness
I could waste some time and not feel lost I bet
I can engage in unproductive activities without feeling confused or directionless
I could lose the race
And still feel confident
Even in failure, I maintain a positive self-image and belief in my abilities
But I move so fast I'm hard to see
I take action quickly and assertively
Oh, it's not easy being me
Despite my self-assurance, being myself is not always easy or straightforward
I wish I could be someone else from time to time
There are moments when I feel dissatisfied with my own identity
I wish I could look at your life and know it's mine
Occasionally, I envy others' experiences and believe I would be happier in their place
I wish I could be someone else
Overall, I desire a sense of transformation or escape from my current sense of self
Writer(s): Ned Russin
Contributed by Cameron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bedbug2002
Always a certified hood classic
@theozin.labrador
Just perfect
Hope ned knows just how much his music means to me
@ryan2d
Best album I've heard in years. 🧨
@survivorturnover
this is my fav track. gem af lads
@Captainscurvylegs
I love Ned Russin I would die for this man
@maceoutthewindow1829
can't believe this gem is so hidden
@criminon_
Why is this song only a minute long
@thrasherpunk6856
I just stumbled across this song last night , I wish it was Longer a little out of my realm, but is it tho ??? Great track \,,/
@LowEndPCGamer100
Ned Russin is the next Dave Grohl I swear
@sirscraggy420
it loops perfectly