Glass House
Peter Tosh Lyrics


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CHORUS
If you live in a glasshouse
Don't throw stones
And if you can't take blows brother
Don't throw blows
Harm no man
Let no man harm you
Do unto others
As they would do to you
And to every baldhead
Respect the Rastaman
Cause he's the only man left on creation
CHORUS
'cause 'cause to see I
Looking so humble
Would you like to try something
But your world would a crumble
Caught behind I back
You lied to grumble
And before I face
You always a fumble
CHORUS
You build your world on lies and illusions
But you never know that
This is the conclusion
No chance no hope for those
Who kept it a goin'
'Cause you never know that
The truth is showing
CHORUS
I'm on this earth
To give Jah praise
And all I ask for
Is longer days
I come to do the things that are right




And if you don't like my do it we're gonna fight
CHORUS

Overall Meaning

The song Glass House by Peter Tosh is all about the concept of karma or actions having consequences. The chorus sets the tone with the message that one shouldn't throw stones if they live in a glasshouse and shouldn't hit others if they can't take blows themselves. One should harm no one and not allow anyone to harm them as well. The second part of the chorus emphasizes respect for the Rastafarian or the baldhead, as they are the only ones left on this earth that respect and embrace the concept of peace and love.


The verses of the song are a warning to those who are arrogant and deceitful. The first verse suggests that the arrogant ones do not have the power to take down someone like Tosh even if they try. They are simply lying and complaining behind his back but fumbling in front of him. The second verse suggests that those who build their world on lies and illusions eventually face the truth and suffer the consequences. Tosh's message is that he is here to do what is right, and he will fight against anyone who tries to stop him.


Overall, Glass House is a song that reminds us to treat others with kindness and respect. It warns that actions have consequences and dishonesty will eventually be revealed. Tosh's message is rooted in love and positivity, promoting harmony over chaos.


Line by Line Meaning

If you live in a glasshouse
If you have a vulnerable situation or you have secrets, you should not criticize or attack others because you can be easily targeted.


Don't throw stones
Don't attack or criticize others if you have weaknesses that others can use against you.


And if you can't take blows brother
If you can't endure criticism or be open to other opinions, you should not be vocal about your own criticisms.


Don't throw blows
Don't criticize or attack others if you can't take the same action or handle similar consequences.


Harm no man
Don't cause harm to others.


Let no man harm you
Don't allow others to cause harm to you.


Do unto others
Treat others as you would like to be treated.


As they would do to you
The way you treat others may determine how they treat you.


And to every baldhead
And to everyone, even those who are not members of the Rastafarian community.


Respect the Rastaman
Respect the Rastafarian people and their culture.


Cause he's the only man left on creation
Because Rastafarians are the only ones on earth who live according to God's principles.


Would you like to try something
Would you like to test your limitations and face consequences.


But your world would a crumble
But if you test your limits, you might fail and suffer the consequences.


Caught behind I back
You were caught doing something wrong that you tried to hide.


You lied to grumble
You lied to complain or criticize someone else.


And before I face
Before you confront me or face me.


You always a fumble
You always hesitate or struggle when you try to justify your actions or criticize others.


You build your world on lies and illusions
You believe in lies and falsehoods that you created for yourself.


But you never know that
But you don't realize.


This is the conclusion
This is the result or the end of your false beliefs.


No chance no hope for those
There is no possibility or expectation for those who cling to lies.


Who kept it a goin'
Who persisted in believing in lies.


Cause you never know that
Because you are unaware that.


The truth is showing
The evidence of the truth is becoming more and more apparent.


I'm on this earth
I exist on this earth.


To give Jah praise
To worship God and give Him glory.


And all I ask for
And all I request is.


Is longer days
Is a longer life.


I come to do the things that are right
I exist to do what is right.


And if you don't like my do it we're gonna fight
And if you disagree with my actions, we might have a conflict.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETER TOSH

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Comments from YouTube:

@akgypsy

This tune should have millions of views and likes. One of his best. This one and Johnny B. Goode. Amazing talent, amazing voice! It's so sad he was killed.

@shumanemadima1135

Peter tosh was everything behind music and freedom fighting

@jamaicanyardiee9009

I agree with a million percent

@carlosnovaes6993

Carl "Santa" Davis!!! A Great Master on Drums!!

@piapp9503

Thank you Peter Tosh for that Voice and that message.
Greatest reggae giant.

@oswardmalama45

The greatest voices for ever

@djriverrrhythm7395

yeah mon

@sazisiwel4134

2022 still loving Peter Tosh. With love from Swaziland

@charlesmawale9114

Best song, still listening 2023.. it will always b on my playlist

@HuonJam

He is living his music , this is a high level ! Power to Dreadman, Bush Doctor.

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