Guitar-based baroque music by Kayla Cohen, "a heady slice of lysergic ladies of the canyon," "vortices of steel strings," "slow-creeping psychedelia," "courtly appeal," Itasca is a female vocalist currently in Los Angeles, originally from New York state.
Glass
Itasca Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
All the paints are grey
The lights is barely comming through
My time here must be moving on
And all around the flowers are blooming
Leaves are heavy and the grass is turning
Through the same winter white wash
Come on now
The table is set for later
And my [.] waiting
But it [.] to bother me to see
[.] but mine to made of glass
And all around the flowers are blooming
Leaves are heavy and the grass is turning
Through the same winter white wash
Trying to bring a smile to your face
Come on now
The lyrics of Itasca's song "Glass" are a melancholic reflection on the passing of time and the fragility of life. The singer observes the world around them, noticing the changing seasons and the blooming of flowers, while at the same time reflecting on their own experiences and the inevitability of their departure. The metaphor of glass is used to represent the delicate and vulnerable nature of human existence, and the sense of isolation and transience that comes with it. Through a series of subtle and evocative images, the song captures the bittersweet beauty of life, and the poignant sense of loss that comes with the passing of time.
The opening lines of the song immediately set the tone of introspection and melancholy, as the singer observes that "the window glass is getting [..]," suggesting a sense of wear and tear that reflects the passage of time. The use of gray and muted tones contributes to the mood, as does the sense of the light barely filtering through. The use of the phrase "my time here must be moving on" further emphasizes the sense of time slipping away, and the need to confront the inevitable.
Throughout the song, the imagery of blooming flowers and heavy leaves, contrasted with the whiteness of winter, serves to emphasize the cyclical nature of life, and the way in which each season brings both beauty and loss. The repeated refrain of "trying to bring a smile to your face, come on now" suggests an attempt to find some sense of joy or positivity in the midst of the melancholy, but the underlying sense of fragility and ephemerality remains.
Line by Line Meaning
The window glass is getting [.]
The window glass is becoming dirty or foggy, which is hindering the brightness of the light entering the room and making everything appear dull.
All the paints are grey
Everything appears bland and colorless, with no vibrancy or excitement.
The lights is barely comming through
The illumination is weak and has difficulty penetrating through the lack of brightness in the room, resulting in shadows and dark spaces.
My time here must be moving on
The artist is aware that their time in this place is limited and must be coming to an end soon.
And all around the flowers are blooming
Nature is flourishing and coming to life, presenting a striking contrast to the dullness of the artist's current situation.
Leaves are heavy and the grass is turning
The greenery is thriving and growing abundantly, demonstrating the vitality of life and the energy it brings.
Through the same winter white wash
Despite the stark and cold environment of winter, nature persists and thrives, further emphasizing the dichotomy between nature's success and the singer's lack thereof.
Trying to bring a smile to your face
The artist is attempting to do something to make themselves or someone else feel happy and uplifted.
Come on now
A call to action, encouraging someone to seize the moment and take action to improve their situation or mood.
The table is set for later
A meal or event is being prepared for the future, which could potentially be a source of excitement or enjoyment.
And my [.] waiting
Someone or something is waiting for the singer, providing them with a sense of anticipation or obligation.
But it [.] to bother me to see
Despite the potential joy or excitement of what is to come, the artist is still troubled by their present situation and cannot fully enjoy it.
[.] but mine to made of glass
The singer's struggles or challenges are delicate and transparent, like glass, making them vulnerable to external forces and hindering their ability to cope.
Writer(s): Kayla Cohen
Contributed by Molly J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Allen Hare
Excellent information, and a well produced video, as usual.
Thanks!
Daveinet
What happened between 2:05 and 2:06?? I watched the guys down at Tiffin put my windshield in and out several times. The opening was cut too small, so they were resizing the window. It took 2 guys handling the windshield. They actually had to slip it in from the side. It took some force to get it to slip in even after the opening was cut correctly. My gasket seemed to be much stiffer than what is shown in this video.
RVgeeks
Nothing happened. He simply pushed it into place. Apparently Newmar knows how to cut windshield openings pretty accurately and the rubber gasket allowed the glass to pop right in. He handled it all alone with ease.
Mike Cole
I have a 2006 Mountain Aire 4301. The seal on the driver's side window came loose in the upper left corner (from the driver's perspective) I did a temporary patch with foam silicone and duct tape to get us home. Have been frustrated with lack of interest from windshield service outfits. It seem that they are only interested in the $$$$ for replacing the windshield. One outfit said that the seals need to be replaced every ten years...that'll be $1000 for the part. You guys know of a reputable outfit that services the Chicago area? BTW...as a newbie, you guys have supplied me with a wealth of very useful info...especially since we have similar rigs! Thanks!
RVgeeks
Hi Mike! It's always great to hear from fellow MADP owners, especially from around the same time period as ours. Sounds like a highway robbery attempt to charge that much for a window re-seal. We primarily RV west of the Rockies, and don't know a windshield/window service place in your area, but you are extremely close to the Newmar factory, and they might be able to help out with that. If we remember correctly, their lower winter service rates start sometime in the fall. That's the first place we'd check, as they do amazing work (we've had factory service and it was fantastic). If they're not the right place, maybe they can suggest someone locally. Hope this helps a bit. Please let us know how you make out.
Mike Cole
Thanks guys! I knew the seal price was a ripoff. I will contact Newmar about fixing it. Seems like the right thing to do. I've been meaning to take it 'back home' at some point. I'll keep you posted.
William Bolton
Looks easy unless you have a Winnebago product that usually requires rust removal and repairs
Gregory Luckett
I would like to know what to budget for replacing this window? How much is reasonable to expect?
RVgeeks
Hi! So much depends on the particular RV. If you drop Mike at Wilkinson Glass an e-mail with your year, make and model (and your location), he'd be happy to give you a quote, even if you're nowhere near his service area. Mike's e-mail is wilkinsonglass@msn.com And tell him the RVgeeks said hi, and thanks!
Gregory Luckett
RVgeeks
Okay, I understand that, but I am in Michigan, not out west where Wilkinson Glass operates. What did it cost to make the replacement in the video? That would at least tell me where the ball park is.