Glover developed an electro pop sound with producer Dan Grech-Marguerat (Scissor Sisters, Radiohead) and two singles followed on US indie label Neon Gold: his first single" Animal Animal / A Funny Thing", released on November 23rd 2009 and the follow up "The worst it gets / Something I'm Not", which came out on March 22nd 2010. Third single "Golden Train" was released on November 22 through Wall of Sound. He then signed to Downtown Records in the US and to Stranger Records in other territories, including the UK, Germany, Spain, Austria and Australia.
His single "Fair Warning" was released as a one-track download on June 27th 2011, with a B-side and a remix bundle on August 22.
Further remix credits can be found in relation to artists like Sébastien Tellier, Erik Hassle, Ellie Goulding, Jack Peñate, Golden Silvers, Jamiroquai, Faithless, Kimbra, The Temper Trap and Kylie Minogue.
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The Worse It Gets
Penguin Prison Lyrics
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I'm sorry
I'll send a photograph
I never think of anything
Until the moment?s already passed
I can't be patient
I don't think it?s working
I haven?t noticed yet
The more I look the worse it gets
The worse it gets, the worse it gets
The more I look the more I look the worse it gets
I got a car that I call Jenny
I take her out when there?s too much noise in my head
She?s always there to take me anywhere
Just the same way we do it again
I'm wide-awake and never sleep
Don?t worry
I can't control myself
Don?t wanna make another scene
Just wanna become someone else
I can?t decide on anything important
Don?t tell me I'll forget
I've seen my face too many times
The more I look the worse it gets
The worse it gets, the worse it gets
The more I look the more I look the worse it gets
In this song, Penguin Prison (aka Chris Glover) sings about his own struggles with anxiety and confusion in the modern world. The first verse explores how he is always running late and missing important moments, as well as feeling guilty about it. He admits to being absorbed in technology and the screen, which only worsens his sense of disconnection and detachment from the world around him. He can't seem to find his way in life and feels overwhelmed by the decisions he needs to make.
In the chorus, Glover repeats the refrain "the worse it gets" as a reflection of his increasing anxiety and paranoia consuming him. He feels trapped and unable to escape the inner turmoil. In the second verse, he talks about his car "Jenny" as a coping mechanism to help him deal with his racing thoughts. However, he also admits to struggling with self-control and wanting to reinvent himself.
Overall, "The Worse It Gets" is a confession of sorts from Glover, detailing his own struggles with mental health and feeling out of sync with the world. The lyrics provide a sharp observation of our society's increasing obsession with technology, as well as the overwhelming feeling many of us experience in the face of endless choices and information.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm always late to everything
I have a habit of being late to everything.
I'm sorry
I apologize for my tardiness.
I'll send a photograph
I'll try and make up for my lateness by sending a picture.
I never think of anything
I don't plan anything ahead of time.
Until the moment?s already passed
I don't take action until it's too late.
I can't be patient
I lack the ability to wait or tolerate delay.
I don't think it?s working
I don't believe my current approach or strategy is successful.
I haven?t noticed yet
I haven't realized or recognized something.
I spend my days inside a screen
I spend most of my time looking at a digital device.
The more I look the worse it gets
The more I analyze or examine something, the worse the situation seems to become.
The worse it gets, the worse it gets
The situation continues to deteriorate.
The more I look the more I look the worse it gets
The more I scrutinize or investigate something, the more negative it appears.
I got a car that I call Jenny
I have a car that I've nicknamed Jenny.
I take her out when there?s too much noise in my head
I use my car as a way to clear my mind or escape the chaos in my life.
She?s always there to take me anywhere
My car is reliable and always available as a means of transportation.
Just the same way we do it again
I usually continue to repeat the same actions or patterns.
I'm wide-awake and never sleep
I don't get much sleep, and I'm always alert and aware.
Don?t worry
Don't be concerned.
I can't control myself
I lack self-control.
Don?t wanna make another scene
I don't want to cause any more trouble or conflict.
Just wanna become someone else
I want to change my current identity or persona.
I can?t decide on anything important
I have difficulty making important decisions.
Don?t tell me I'll forget
Don't mention the possibility of me forgetting something.
I've seen my face too many times
I am too self-absorbed or have focused on myself too much.
The more I look the worse it gets
The more I obsess over myself, the more negative my self-image becomes.
The worse it gets, the worse it gets
The more I think negatively about myself, the worse my self-esteem becomes.
The more I look the more I look the worse it gets
The more I judge myself, the worse my state of mind becomes.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alex David Frankel, Chris Glover, Nicholas Alexander Millhiser
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