Glass
Pheeno Lyrics
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Furrowed underneath the fossils
As a tragedy that once lied
In between
Melodies
Conversing at the cauldrons
Speaking softly and by often seeking
Altitudes forgotten
Sudden dreams
(Instr.)
In between
Melodies
(Synth drop)
Casting color
At the
Other skys
In the sea
Glueing glass
Clearing
Vast seas
Sifting seams
Skies, in deceit
Deceit
(End)
The lyrics of Pheeno feat. Sam Abel & Ray Damron's song "Glass" are open to interpretation, but they seem to describe a sense of disorientation and confusion. The first line, "tearing out your tonsils," is a vivid and violent image that could represent the pain of losing one's voice or being silenced. The second line, "furrowed underneath the fossils," suggests a feeling of being trapped or buried under layers of history or tradition. The rest of the first verse seems to touch on the idea of past tragedies and hidden memories that are still affecting the present. The chorus, "in between melodies," could indicate a sense of being suspended between different emotional states or moments in time.
The second verse seems to continue this theme of disorientation and confusion, with references to speaking "softly and by often seeking" and "altitudes forgotten." The instrumental break in the middle of the song is a chance for the listener to reflect on these ideas before the final verse, which introduces a new image of "casting color at the other skies." This image could represent a desire for change or escape from the confusing and difficult emotions of the earlier verses. The final lines of the song, "skies, in deceit / deceit," suggest that even this desire for change may be illusory or difficult to attain.
Line by Line Meaning
tearing out your tonsils
Removing what is holding you back or causing you pain
furrowed underneath the fossils
Feeling trapped or stuck in old habits or ways of thinking
as a tragedy that once lied
As something that was once a source of sadness or pain
in between
Existing in a state of limbo or transition
melodies
Musical expressions of emotion or feeling
conversing at the cauldrons
Coming together to share and create ideas or experiences
speaking softly and by often seeking
Expressing oneself gently but persistently
altitudes forgotten
Places or experiences that have been left behind or forgotten
in between
Existing in a state of limbo or transition
sudden dreams
Unexpected aspirations or desires
casting color
Adding vibrancy or life to a situation or experience
at the
In the midst of
other skies
Different perspectives or ways of looking at things
in the sea
In the vastness of the unknown or unexplored
glueing glass
Putting together something fragile or delicate
clearing
Removing obstacles or barriers
vast seas
Unimaginably large or complex experiences
sifting seams
Sorting through the pieces of a fragmented experience or emotion
skies, in deceit
Untrustworthy or false perspectives
deceit
Lies or falsehoods
Writer(s): Donald Joseph Sheehan
Contributed by Bella I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.