Glacier
John Grant feat Sinéad O'Connor Lyrics

You just want to live your life
You simply want to go about your daily business

The best way you know how
In the way that you feel is most effective

But they keep on telling you
However, people insist on informing you

That you are not allowed
That certain actions, thoughts or beliefs are prohibited

They say you are sick
They suggest that there is something wrong with you

That you should hang your head in shame
To the point where you should feel guilty or embarrassed

They are pointing fingers
They are specifically blaming you

And want you to take the blame
And expect you to accept responsibility for things

There are days when people are
Some days, certain persons are

So nasty and convincing
Able to be cruel and persuasive

They say things beyond belief
Worst of all, they utter wholly unrealistic statements

That sting and leave you wincing
Which hurt you and provoke a flinching response

And to boot they say their words
Additionally, they claim that their words

Come straight down from above
Originated from a higher power or authority

And they really seem to think
And they genuinely appear to believe

That what they're doing counts as love
That their actions are a show of affection

This pain it is a glacier moving through you
This discomfort resembles a glacier, slowly carving a path within you

And carving out deep valleys
Forming significant, lasting impressions on you

And creating spectacular landscapes
Producing unique and breathtaking scenery

And nourishing the ground
Fertilizing the soil below

With precious minerals and other stuff
Adding nourishing and valuable elements

So don't you become paralyzed with fear
Therefore, don't allow yourself to become immobilized by your anxiety

When things seem particularly rough
During times that are especially difficult

Don't you pay them fuckers as they say no never mind
Don't pay attention to those jerks, ignore their existence

They don't give two shits about you, it's the blind leading the blind
They don't care about you at all, and are unenlightened themselves

What they want is commonly referred to as theocracy
They seek a system of government led by religious figures

And what that boils down to is referred as hypocrisy
In essence, this is nothing but hypocrisy

Don't listen to anyone, get answers on your own
Don't rely on others, search for answers yourself

Even if it means that sometimes you feel quite alone
Even if this makes you feel isolated at times

No one on this planet can tell you what to believe
Remember that nobody can dictate your beliefs

People like to talk a lot and they like to deceive
People often talk a lot, and frequently lie

This pain it is a glacier moving through you
Again, this distress feels like a moving glacier inside of you

And carving out deep valleys
Leaving you with deep and profound feelings

And creating spectacular landscapes
Which can lead to intense transformations within yourself

And nourishing the ground
Grounding you in new ways

With precious minerals and other stuff
And enriching your life with valuable experiences

So don't you become paralyzed with fear
Don't allow fear to hold you back

When things seem particularly rough
Especially in moments of hardship or sorrow