Glaspy boasts a diverse of musical background from competitive fiddle to marching band trombone and influences ranging from Joni Mitchell to Elliott Smith. She focuses her talents in fiercely raw, guitar-driven pop songs. She cut her debut album at Sear Sound with Shawn Everett (Alabama Shakes, Lucius, Har Mar Superstar) in New York City.
Discography - Solo
Homeschool EP (2012, self-Released)
If & When EP (2013, self-Released)
You and I b/w Somebody to Anybody 7-inch (2016, ATO Records)
Emotions and Math (2016, ATO Records)
Born Yesterday EP (2018, ATO Records)
Devotion (2020, ATO Records)
Echo the Diamond (2023, ATO Records)
With The Fundies
The Fundies EP (2012 self-Released)
Without Him
Margaret Glaspy Lyrics
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Between the ups and down bask in the glow
Of working hard and trying to let go
Have our fun when the work is down
Close up or at a distance
I'll take the path of the most and the least resistance
We cry 'til we laugh, over our past
Then set fire to all our sorrow
And hold you tonight into tomorrow
Close up or at a distance
I'll take the path of the most and the least resistance
Every time he walks away I wonder
What if he was walking away for good
Oh, what would I do without him
I'd be the same girl talking a big game
While knocking on every door until I found him
They say two halves make a whole
But I am half empty and you are half full
Who cares what they say
I'll fill up my glass if that's what it takes
Up close or at a distance
I'll take the path of the most and the least resistance
Every time he walks away I wonder
What if he was walking away for good
Oh, what would I do without him
I'd be the same girl talking a big game
While knocking on every door until I found him
What if he was walking away for good
Oh, what would I do without him
I'd be the same girl talking a big game
While knocking on every door until I found him
The lyrics of Margaret Glaspy’s song “Without Him” talk about love and the complexities of relationships. In the chorus of the song, the lyrics “Every time he walks away I wonder, What if he was walking away for good, Oh what would I do without him” reveal the fear of the singer that she will not be able to survive without her partner. The lines “They say two halves make a whole, But I am half empty and you are half full, Who cares what they say, I'll fill up my glass if that's what it takes” reflect the singer’s realization that despite differences, they complement each other and choose to stay together.
The song also talks about the ups and downs that come with being in a relationship. The lyrics “We fly high, sink low, Between the ups and down bask in the glow, Of working hard and trying to let go” describe the different emotions experienced during a relationship. The lines “We don't break up, we break down, We cry 'til we laugh, over our past, Then set fire to all our sorrow And hold you tonight into tomorrow” reflect how the singer and her partner work through their problems together.
In summary, the lyrics of “Without Him” by Margaret Glaspy explore the fear of losing a partner, the complexities of relationships, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with being in one.
Line by Line Meaning
We fly high, sink low
We experience different emotions - sometimes we feel ecstatic and sometimes we feel low
Between the ups and down bask in the glow
Amidst all the ups and downs, we should enjoy the good moments
Of working hard and trying to let go
We try hard to be productive and detach ourselves from negative thoughts
Have our fun when the work is down
We should have fun in our leisure time after working hard
Close up or at a distance
Whether close or far away from him, I will adjust accordingly
I'll take the path of the most and the least resistance
I'll take the easier way out when it is appropriate
We don't break up, we break down
Rather than breaking apart, we break down emotionally
We cry 'til we laugh, over our past
We first cry over our past mistakes and then laugh at them
Then set fire to all our sorrow
We try to get rid of our sadness and move on
And hold you tonight into tomorrow
I want to hold you close tonight and beyond
Every time he walks away I wonder
I question and worry about what happens when he leaves
What if he was walking away for good
I fear the possibility that he might leave me permanently
Oh, what would I do without him
I can't imagine living without him
I'd be the same girl talking a big game
I would still be bragging about finding someone else
While knocking on every door until I found him
I would keep searching for someone like him
They say two halves make a whole
People believe that two incomplete individuals can complete each other
But I am half empty and you are half full
I feel incomplete without you by my side
Who cares what they say
We shouldn't care about what others think or say about us
I'll fill up my glass if that's what it takes
I'll do whatever it takes to feel complete and happy
Writer(s): Margaret Glaspy
Contributed by Alex Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brian Krock
I also am very addicted to this incredible song
Esther Kertz
Great song. Thank you ☺
Alexis Ford
addicted to this one
thedarkknight65636
Omg I love your music, but didnt get a notification for this! Glad I was looking for your music and stumbled on to this nice surprise
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