Glass
Kasabian [48:13] Lyrics
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Are we made of glass?
No one knows, no one knows
Play out at the highest level
Something never sung before
Stalk by, human interaction
Keep them in their corners
We can start and turn off everything
It's all the same, don't say I'll laugh again
Save me
Oh, come on and save me
From this world
Tell me
'Cause I need to know
I'm not alone
We are taught to watch the puppets
Not the hands controlling
Do you think if we pull out the rug
The world would stop revolving?
We can start and turn off everything
It's all the same, don't say I'll laugh again
Save me
Oh, come on and save me
From this world
Save me
Oh, come on and save me
From this world
Tell me
'Cause I need to know
I'm not alone
We are going nowhere fast
Are we made of glass?
No one knows, no one knows
A wise man told me that we are born with wings
But never taught to fly
Doesn't that make you wonder why
Is it to prevent us from falling out of the sky
Or is it to stop us from soaring too high
So let me ask you this
Are you running around in a circle, going nowhere fast?
'Cause when you look at the man in the mirror
He's made of nothing but glass
You're never aware that mountains don't move themselves
Tectonic plates make them shift
That all it took was a staff to part the Red Sea
All it took was a bus to Montgomery
A single woman who refused to give up her seat
We fought an entire army with a bouquet of flowers back in the '70's
But now you're taught to remain without will until you run out of energy
Afraid that if you strive for an ideal you end up like a Kennedy
It's like being on a treadmill every day but never losing any weight
'Cause to see success the food before you digest has to change
We're stressed and high, get depressed and die
But still afraid to question why
One of the biggest criminals I ever met wore a suit and tie
When did we stop believing? When did we stop marching?
When did we stop chanting?
The lyrics to Kasabian's song 'glass' explore the idea of feeling invisible and powerless in a world where we are constantly being controlled and manipulated by outside forces. The chorus "save me, oh come on and save me from this world" expresses the desire to break free from this cycle and find a sense of freedom and purpose. The line "we are taught to watch the puppets, not the hands controlling" suggests that we are not even aware of the ways in which we are being manipulated and our actions are dictated by external forces. The use of the metaphor "are we made of glass?" further highlights the fragility and vulnerability of humanity in this context.
The verse "a wise man told me that we are born with wings, but never taught to fly" adds a layer of complexity to the song, suggesting that our potential is being limited or even suppressed intentionally. The questioning of why we are not taught to fly implies that we are capable of so much more than we are lead to believe but are being held back. The lines "afraid that if you strive for an ideal you end up like a Kennedy, it's like being on a treadmill every day but never losing any weight" highlights the fear of standing out or challenging the status quo, and the feeling that any effort towards change is futile. The final line "when did we stop believing? when did we stop marching? when did we stop chanting?" poses a call to action, implying that it is time to start pushing back and fighting for what we believe in.
Overall, 'glass' is a powerful commentary on the state of humanity and the ways in which we are controlled and limited by outside forces. It's a rallying cry for people to break free from the cycle of manipulation and take control of their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
We are going nowhere fast
We are not making progress and seem to be stagnating in our lives
Are we made of glass?
Are we fragile and easily broken?
No one knows, no one knows
There is no clear answer or understanding of our fragility and lack of progress
Play out at the highest level
Perform or act to the best of our abilities
Something never sung before
Do something new and innovative
Stalk by, human interaction
Interact with others in a cautious and suspicious manner
Keep them in their corners
Limit others and exert control over their actions
We can start and turn off everything
We have the power to control our environment and actions
It's all the same, don't say I'll laugh again
Our actions will not change the outcome and it won't be a laughing matter
Save me
Help me escape and find meaning and purpose in life
Oh, come on and save me
Urgently pleading for assistance and guidance
From this world
From the struggles and troubles of life
Tell me
Inform me and provide clarity
'Cause I need to know
Because I am in desperate need of understanding
I'm not alone
I am not the only one struggling and in need of help
We are taught to watch the puppets
We are instructed to pay attention to what is in front of us rather than who is controlling it
Not the hands controlling
We are not encouraged to look beyond the surface and investigate the true sources of power and control
Do you think if we pull out the rug
If we remove the support and structure, will everything fall apart?
The world would stop revolving?
Would everything cease to function and collapse?
A wise man told me that we are born with wings
We are born with great potential and abilities
But never taught to fly
But we are not taught how to use our abilities and reach our potential
Doesn't that make you wonder why
Doesn't that make you question why we are not encouraged to use our abilities?
Is it to prevent us from falling out of the sky
Is it to limit our potential for fear of failure?
Or is it to stop us from soaring too high
Is it to prevent us from becoming too powerful and endangering others?
So let me ask you this
Let me pose this question to you
Are you running around in a circle, going nowhere fast?
Are you stuck in a rut and not progressing in life?
When you look at the man in the mirror
When you reflect on yourself and your own actions
He's made of nothing but glass
You realize your own fragility and vulnerability
You're never aware that mountains don't move themselves
You don't realize that change requires effort and action on your part
Tectonic plates make them shift
It takes great force and energy to cause change
That all it took was a staff to part the Red Sea
Miracles can happen and change can occur with determination and faith
All it took was a bus to Montgomery
Profound change can come from simple acts of defiance and protest
A single woman who refused to give up her seat
One person can inspire and lead to powerful change
We fought an entire army with a bouquet of flowers back in the '70's
Peaceful resistance can be a powerful force for change
But now you're taught to remain without will until you run out of energy
We are conditioned to accept the status quo and not question the powers that be
Afraid that if you strive for an ideal you end up like a Kennedy
The fear of assassination and retribution keeps people from speaking out and pushing for change
It's like being on a treadmill every day but never losing any weight
We feel stuck and unfulfilled in our routine and daily lives
'Cause to see success the food before you digest has to change
To achieve success, you must make changes and take action
We're stressed and high, get depressed and die
Our constant state of stress and anxiety takes a toll on our mental and physical health
But still afraid to question why
Despite our struggles and fears, we are hesitant to question the status quo
One of the biggest criminals I ever met wore a suit and tie
Those in power often have the most to gain and the most to lose, and their actions may not always be ethical or just
When did we stop believing? When did we stop marching? When did we stop chanting?
When did we lose our sense of hope, activism, and protest? When did we become complacent?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SERGIO PIZZORNO
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@Jenkins5950
"Glass"
We are going nowhere fast
Are we made of glass?
No one knows, no one knows
Played out at the highest levels
On their leather sofas
Stop all human interaction
Keep them in their comas
Make a start and turn off everything
It's only then you'll see your life begin.
Save me
Oh, come on and save me
From this world
Tell me
'Cause I need to know
I'm not alone
We are taught to watch the puppets
Not the hands controlling
Do you think if we pulled out the rug
The world would stop revolving?
Make a start and turn off everything
It's only then you'll see your life begin.
Save me
Oh, come on and save me
From this world
Save me
Oh, come on and save me
From this world
Tell me
'Cause I need to know
I'm not alone
We are going nowhere fast
Are we made of glass?
No one knows, no one knows
A wise man told me that we are born with wings
But never taught to fly
Doesn't that make you wonder why
Is it to prevent us from falling out of the sky
Or is it to stop us from soaring too high
So let me ask you this
Are you running around in a cycle
Going nowhere fast
'Cause when you look at the man in the mirror
Is he made of nothing but glass
Were you never aware that mountains don't move themselves
Tectonic plates take something to make them shift
That all it took was a staff to part the Red Sea
All it took was a bus to Montgomery
A single woman who refused to give up her seat
We fought an entire army with a bouquet of flowers back in the Seventies
But now you're taught to remain a hamster on a wheel until you run out of energy
Afraid that if you strive for an ideal you end up like a Kennedy
It's like being on a treadmill every day but never losing any weight
'Cause to see success the food-for-thought you digest has to change
We're stressed then high
Get depressed then die
But still afraid to question why
One of the biggest criminals I ever met wore a suit and tie
When did we stop believing?
When did we stop marching?
When did we stop chanting?
@Jenkins5950
"Glass"
We are going nowhere fast
Are we made of glass?
No one knows, no one knows
Played out at the highest levels
On their leather sofas
Stop all human interaction
Keep them in their comas
Make a start and turn off everything
It's only then you'll see your life begin.
Save me
Oh, come on and save me
From this world
Tell me
'Cause I need to know
I'm not alone
We are taught to watch the puppets
Not the hands controlling
Do you think if we pulled out the rug
The world would stop revolving?
Make a start and turn off everything
It's only then you'll see your life begin.
Save me
Oh, come on and save me
From this world
Save me
Oh, come on and save me
From this world
Tell me
'Cause I need to know
I'm not alone
We are going nowhere fast
Are we made of glass?
No one knows, no one knows
A wise man told me that we are born with wings
But never taught to fly
Doesn't that make you wonder why
Is it to prevent us from falling out of the sky
Or is it to stop us from soaring too high
So let me ask you this
Are you running around in a cycle
Going nowhere fast
'Cause when you look at the man in the mirror
Is he made of nothing but glass
Were you never aware that mountains don't move themselves
Tectonic plates take something to make them shift
That all it took was a staff to part the Red Sea
All it took was a bus to Montgomery
A single woman who refused to give up her seat
We fought an entire army with a bouquet of flowers back in the Seventies
But now you're taught to remain a hamster on a wheel until you run out of energy
Afraid that if you strive for an ideal you end up like a Kennedy
It's like being on a treadmill every day but never losing any weight
'Cause to see success the food-for-thought you digest has to change
We're stressed then high
Get depressed then die
But still afraid to question why
One of the biggest criminals I ever met wore a suit and tie
When did we stop believing?
When did we stop marching?
When did we stop chanting?
@yomrwhite2211
Does anyone think that the whole album has a post-apocalyptic vibe
@starcharmed
"It's all the same, don't say I'll laugh again"
I really think it's "it's only then you'll see your life begin"
@pessimystica
I'm glad to see some people noticed how interesting the lyrics are, esp. the last part. It reminds me of an episode from this British show called Black Mirror where this black guy is apart of some world where people are literally slaves to a treadmill & they have to workout to earn "credits"... & I'll just leave it there.
@dereklopez6823
Black Mirror is the best British Serie by Netflix
@MatterStorm1
Capitalism
@joesykes4226
i wish there was an instrumental version of the last bit of the raping, i love the sound of the music
@g.b3903
I have an instrumental version on my computer I could send u it
@joesykes4226
Yes please!
@g.b3903
@Joe Sykes how can I send you it