Glass
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptian Lyrics

Glass is all we're really made of, and
We are fragile as glass and our existence is as uncertain as glass.

Glass is all we'll ever be.
We are nothing but a fragile being with an unpredictable future.

Nothing there to be afraid of;
We should not be afraid to show our fragile side as this is our true nature.

We're both transparent, can't you see?
We are honest with each other, we do not hide our true natures and intentions.

Glass is rising all around us;
The world is becoming more and more fragile and uncertain.

It shines and shines into the air.
The fragile nature of the world is becoming more apparent and more visible.

When somebody thinks they've found us,
When someone believes they have discovered our secrets or vulnerabilities,

Turn sideways on and disappear.
We can easily evade anyone who tries to exploit our weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

Glass protects you, but glass can shatter.
Being fragile can provide some protection, but it also puts us in a vulnerable position.

Hear the sirens, hear the screams.
We can hear the loud and devastating consequences of our fragile existence.

In the end, though, nothing matters 'cause
Ultimately, the fragility of our existence is insignificant in the grand scheme of things.

No one else can see your dreams.
The fragility of our existence and our vulnerabilities are hidden from others, just like our dreams.