Broken Glass
Matt Bennett Lyrics


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It's fun to run, it's fun to play,
It's fun to make things out of clay,
It's fun to fill your car with gas,
It's fun to break.... things made of glass!

It's fun to spray yourself with Mace
It's fun to squeeze your mothers face
It's fun to mow your daddies Grass
It's fun to break.... things made of glass

But broken glass can cut your hand,
And then you'll bleed across the land,
Ask any woman, child or man,
About the dangers
Of broken glass...
Broken glass...

I like nice girls with gum disease
I like to tickle peoples knees
Don't tell me no just tell me yes
And then we'll break.... things made of glass

Sometimes I put on special pants
And then I board a plane to France
When I arrive I start to dance
And then I break....things made of glass

Yeah I know that dance doesn't rhyme with glass
So What Cha gonna about it huh

But broken glass will tell you lies
Bleed your soul and blind your eyes
Like a demon with a side of fries
You better be aware.... of broken glass
Of broken glass glass

Harmonica solo!

Mmm, children that glass sure does look delicious, doesn't it?
But you can't eat it.
'cause broken glass is not a food,
So don't you listen to some dude,
Who says put cheese on broken glass,
And make a sand-a-wich!
Out of broken glass...

Let's sing a song about broken glass,
I'll help you write it after class,
There is no song that can surpass




The song we sing,
About broken glass...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Matt Bennett's song "Broken Glass" is a tongue-in-cheek take on the idea that people derive pleasure from destroying things. He sings about how people enjoy breaking things like glass or vandalizing other people's possessions, often without any regard for the consequences of their actions. The verses continue to describe different scenarios where destruction is seen as a source of fun or entertainment, with the chorus warning about the dangers of broken glass that can cause harm and injury.


Bennett's use of humor and satire in this song is significant, as he ridicules the idea that destructive behavior can be enjoyable. By pointing out the consequences of breaking glass, Bennett highlights the recklessness and foolishness of such actions. The song also criticizes social norms that suggest that aggression and violence can be a source of entertainment. Ultimately, it's an anthem calling for people to recognize the destructive and harmful effects of their actions.


In conclusion, "Broken Glass" by Matt Bennett may seem like an absurd and nonsensical song, but it has a deeper meaning behind its humorous veneer. Bennett draws attention to the reckless and harmful nature of destructive behavior, urging listeners to be mindful of their actions and their consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

It's fun to run, it's fun to play,
This line refers to the pleasurable activities children and adults engage in, such as sports or games.


It's fun to make things out of clay,
Creating objects out of clay can be an amusing and entertaining pastime


It's fun to fill your car with gas,
This line is referring to the excitement of the experience of filling gas in a car for the first time.


It's fun to break.... things made of glass!
Breaking objects, particularly glass, is perceived as entertaining and joyful.


It's fun to spray yourself with Mace
The line suggests that people may engage in behaviors that may be harmful for themselves.


It's fun to squeeze your mothers face
A line that suggests that people may engage in activities that could be perceived as abusive or aggressive to others.


It's fun to mow your daddies Grass
The line refers to cutting the grass or maintaining a lawn, which can be a mundane but necessary chore.


But broken glass can cut your hand,
This line describes the physical injury that can result from broken glass.


And then you'll bleed across the land,
The line illustrates the extent of damage that can result from an injury due to broken glass.


Ask any woman, child or man,
The line highlights the fact that the dangers of broken glass affect everyone, regardless of age or gender.


About the dangers
The line emphasizes the severity of the risks associated with broken glass.


Of broken glass...
This is a repetition of a phrase to reinforce the importance of the warning.


I like nice girls with gum disease
The line represents a statement that is irrelevant and of no consequence, perhaps intended to be humorous.


I like to tickle peoples knees
The line describes a frivolous activity that can be perceived as playful or annoying.


Don't tell me no just tell me yes
This line can be interpreted as an aggressive or non-consensual request for permission.


And then we'll break.... things made of glass
The line represents the subversion of wholesome or innocent behaviors in favor of engaging in destructive activities.


Sometimes I put on special pants
The line is an irrelevant detail and suggests that the artist enjoys dressing up.


And then I board a plane to France
The line represents traveling to an exotic location and perhaps engaging in wild or adventurous behavior.


When I arrive I start to dance
The line represents the freedom and spontaneity that can be associated with travel and adventure.


Yeah I know that dance doesn't rhyme with glass
The line acknowledges the fact that the lyrics may not all rhyme and that this inconsistency is intentional.


So What Cha gonna about it huh
This line represents a challenge or defiance to those who might question or criticize the song.


But broken glass will tell you lies
This line suggests that broken glass can be deceitful or dangerous, as it can cause injury and obscured vision.


Bleed your soul and blind your eyes
The line describes the extent of the harm that can result from an injury due to broken glass.


Like a demon with a side of fries
The line is humorous and mischievous, portraying broken glass as a malevolent force that can cause harm.


You better be aware.... of broken glass
This line represents a warning and underscores the importance of being cautious around broken glass.


Of broken glass glass
This is a repetition of the phrase to reinforce the importance of the message.


Mmm, children that glass sure does look delicious, doesn't it?
The line is a sarcastic and humorous reference to the kinds of warnings parents might give their children.


But you can't eat it.
The line serves to emphasize that people should not consume broken glass.


'cause broken glass is not a food,
The line underlines the fact that broken glass is hazardous, and not a viable sustenance.


So don't you listen to some dude,
This line warns against listening to individuals that might suggest consuming broken glass.


Who says put cheese on broken glass,
This line represents the absurdity of attempting to eat broken glass.


And make a sand-a-wich!
This line is a reference to the ludicrousity of trying to eat broken glass, sandwich-style.


Let's sing a song about broken glass,
This line is a meta-commentary on the song itself.


I'll help you write it after class,
This line suggests that the song is intended to function as a collaborative creation.


There is no song that can surpass
This line represents a confidence in the quality of the song.


The song we sing,
This line represents the process of the songwriting.


About broken glass...
This is a repetition of the phrase to reinforce the importance of the subject matter.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@cookielovers9736

matt: You can't eat broken glass..

Jade: But you Can eat it







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CAT: MY BROTHER EATS BROKEN GLASS



All comments from YouTube:

@CanieshaLyrics

lmao 8 years later but who's listening to this during quarantine?

@cbear3165

That would be me lmao

@matevzmarkez1402

Me too🀣

@casey.m11

YES

@shawnlanier5158

CanieshaLyrics meeeeeee

@shawnlanier5158

Or we watching everything

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@hugsforheidi4057

Victoria: Make it Shine
Jade: You dont know me
Andre: 365 ways to get to you

Robbie: bRoKeN gLaSs

@jordynsutton6074

SpillTheTea cat: give it up

@hugsforheidi4057

@@jordynsutton6074 Cat and Jade: Give it up (I forgot about that one sorry)

@winter-tg7ds

Trina: cHicAgOoooOo cHicAgOo

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