Marlow studied at the National Art School of Sydney. She grew up in the same house that the Bee Gees lived in before they moved to London. She lives with a range of illnesses including fibromyalgia, lupus and Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome.
Glow
Martha Marlow Lyrics
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Comes like an old friend
And you′re so slow to go to her
Afraid of the end
There's something about her
In all the stories you′ve heard
There she is surrounded by laughter
I'm still alive
I'm still alive
I′m still alive
Breathing
Breathing
Breathing
Do you feel
A Glow?
Coming slow
Here it comes
Washing over you
It′s too late
For turning back
And I wanna feel all your glory
In your darkest hour
And I'll be there
And I′ll be-
And I'll be there
And I′ll be-
And I'll be there
And I′ll be-
And I'll be there
Oh, and I'll be-
And I′ll be there
And I′ll be there
Her face was hidden in the dark light
Everything left undone
Many a-night you've waited
For her to come
For her to come
For her to come
The lyrics to Martha Marlow's song "Glow" depict a sense of fear, hesitation and acceptance while waiting for something or someone. The opening lines "Golden silence comes like an old friend, and you're so slow to go to her, afraid of the end" suggests that the person is afraid to accept or confront a change, which they know is inevitable. This might be an indication of wanting to hold on to life as they know it for as long as possible.
The song's chorus, "Do you feel a Glow, Coming slow, Here it comes, washing over you, It's too late for turning back", is a reminder that time is passing and things are changing, indicating that it's better to embrace change than to resist it. After all, the person is still alive, breathing, and capable of experiencing all that life has to offer.
The final stanza, "Her face was hidden in the dark light, Everything left undone, Many a-night you've waited, For her to come", suggests that the person has been waiting for someone or something that has yet to arrive. It's unclear who or what they are waiting for, but the lyrics convey a sense of longing and anticipation.
Overall, "Glow" is a touching and introspective song that encourages listeners to embrace change and to celebrate life.
Line by Line Meaning
Golden silence
The silence that comes from a friend who knows you so well, it's almost like they are a part of you
Comes like an old friend
You know it well, and you expect it to come around again soon
And you’re so slow to go to her
You hesitate to embrace the silence because it could mean the end of something
Afraid of the end
You're afraid that once the silence comes, you'll never be able to come back from it
There’s something about her
She's an enigma that draws you in
In all the stories you’ve heard
You've heard tales of her from others, adding to the mystery
There she is surrounded by laughter
She's the center of attention, captivating everyone's hearts with her joy
Captivating all in her own world
In her own world, she's all-powerful and charming
I’m still alive
In spite of everything, I'm still standing strong
Breathing
I'm still alive, and my breath is evidence of that
Do you feel
Can you sense or perceive something as I do?
A Glow?
A charismatic or captivating sensation that overtakes you, making you feel warm and fuzzy inside
Coming slow
The glow is creeping up on you gradually
Here it comes
The glow is coming and you can feel it
Washing over you
The glow is like a wave that washes over you, filling you with light and warmth
It’s too late
You've already been touched by the glow and there's no going back
For turning back
You're in too deep to go back. You've already been changed by the glow
And I wanna feel all your glory
I want to experience every amazing part of you
In your darkest hour
I'll be there for you even in your most difficult moments
And I’ll be there
I'll always be present and available for you
Her face was hidden in the dark light
She's mysterious and can't always be seen clearly
Everything left undone
There is so much to be discovered about her, so much left unknown
Many a-night you’ve waited
You've spent countless nights yearning for her, anticipating her arrival
For her to come
You're always waiting for her, craving her presence
Writer(s): Jonathan Zwartz, Martha Marlow
Contributed by Evan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tamara
on Feels Like Home
Was my wedding song, Beautiful beautiful song