Glimmer
Mallory Knox Lyrics


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There once was a man who held a gun to his head
He's sitting sad & all alone & faking smiles to pretend
But there's a tiny little glimmer in the back of his mind that's going down, down, down
But not this time

And then he tripped & he fell & found himself in a hole
He felt like he was crushed from all the weight of the world
But there's a tiny little glimmer in the back of his mind that's going down, down, down
But not this time

So shine a light to the land my lover I'll be holding on to you'll be fine on your own tonight, tonight
So shine a light to the land my lover I'll be holding on to you'll be fine on your own tonight, tonight, tonight

There once was a man who woke to find himself dead
Walking sad & all alone to find his way home again
But there's a tiny little glimmer in the back of his mind that's going down, down, down
Can't leave this time

So shine a light to the land my lover I'll be holding on to you'll be fine on your own tonight, tonight
So shine a light to the land my lover I'll be holding on to you'll be fine on your own tonight, tonight, tonight
So shine a light to the land my lover i'll be holding on to you'll be fine on your own tonight, tonight
So shine a light to the land my lover i'll be holding on to you'll be fine on your own tonight, tonight, tonight

There once was a man who held a gun to his head




He's sitting sad & all alone & faking smiles to pretend
But there's a tiny little glimmer in the back of his mind that's going down, down, down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mallory Knox's song "Glimmer" tell the story of a man going through tough times, fighting with his inner demons. The first verse describes a man holding a gun to his head, pretending to be fine, but there is a tiny glimmer of hope in his mind that is slowly fading away. In the second verse, the man has fallen into a hole, and the weight of the world is crushing him. Again, there is a glimmer of hope. The chorus repeats the lines "Shine a light to the land, my lover, I'll be holding on to you; you'll be fine on your own tonight, tonight," emphasizing the importance of having someone to hold onto during dark times.


The final verse has a twist, as the man is now dead, walking alone and sad, trying to find his way home. However, this time, the tiny glimmer of hope has grown stronger and won't let him leave. The song's message is clear - even when things seem dark, there is always a glimmer of hope to hold onto, and having someone to hold onto makes it easier to get through tough times.


Line by Line Meaning

There once was a man who held a gun to his head
A man is experiencing mental distress and is contemplating suicide.


He's sitting sad & all alone & faking smiles to pretend
The man feels isolated and unhappy but is masking his emotions in front of others.


But there's a tiny little glimmer in the back of his mind that's going down, down, down
Despite the dark thoughts that consume him, there's a glimmer of hope in his subconscious that's gradually dissipating.


But not this time
For once, the man is determined to resist the allure of suicide.


And then he tripped & he fell & found himself in a hole
The man has encountered yet another obstacle or setback, sending him spiraling downward into depression.


He felt like he was crushed from all the weight of the world
The man is overwhelmed by the burdens of life and can't find a way out.


So shine a light to the land my lover I'll be holding on to you'll be fine on your own tonight, tonight
The singer is offering comfort and support to their loved one, assuring them that they're not alone and that they'll be okay on their own.


There once was a man who woke to find himself dead
The man has metaphorically died inside due to his mental health struggles.


Walking sad & all alone to find his way home again
The man is lost and searching for a way to heal and find happiness again.


Can't leave this time
The man is resolute in his decision to keep fighting and not give up.


So shine a light to the land my lover I'll be holding on to you'll be fine on your own tonight, tonight, tonight
The singer repeats their message of support, emphasizing their willingness to be there for their loved one during their struggles.


So shine a light to the land my lover i'll be holding on to you'll be fine on your own tonight, tonight
The artist reiterates their message of resilience and encouragement.


So shine a light to the land my lover i'll be holding on to you'll be fine on your own tonight, tonight, tonight
The singer concludes with their final message of hope and love, emphasizing their unwavering support for their loved one.




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Pippa Pie

Love this song!! Heard it first on the Radio 1 Live lounge and they're both amazing!! ☺️

Draazel

I was so happy to see you live at the Download Festival, decided to listen to all your songs and found this gem, keep up the good work guys :)

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Best Song EVER!
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steven smith

mallory knox are sick and this song is sick

steven smith

my dad and sister went to see them live i didnt thats a piss take

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