Glitter
Half Cocked Lyrics

The Half Cocked song "Glitter" is a poignant reflection on the hollowness of modern life, as seen through the eyes of someone who feels lost and adrift. The opening lines, "Wasted Glitter on My feet, Smokey flashes light my way," suggest a sense of aimless wandering and an ambivalent attitude toward the trappings of modern nightlife. The imagery of "light sparkles on the last note that I dare to speak" suggests a kind of resignation, as the singer falls asleep feeling empty and unfulfilled.

Throughout the song, the singer repeats the refrain, "It's not so sweet, the days are dragging on, so incomplete, you wish you could be wrong." These lines capture the sense of longing and dissatisfaction that pervades the song. The singer is clearly searching for meaning and purpose, but feels trapped by the empty pleasures of the world around them. Even the lipstick patterns on their face and the empty bottle in their hand seem to offer little solace.

As the song progresses, the singer is gradually swayed by someone or something, represented by the line "you sway me with your song." At the same time, however, they pause to acknowledge their own vulnerability, noting that "I'm not so cheap." It's clear that the singer is torn between a desire for connection and a fear of being taken advantage of or hurt.