Their first single "Worried About Ray" reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart in July 2007. In October 2007, they released their debut album The Trick to Life, which reached number 1 in the album charts. The band released their second top ten album The Illusion of Safety on 16 August 2010 and was preceded by the lead single "Choices" which was released on 1 August 2010, it reached the UK Top 20.
In July 2015, bassist Martin Skarendahl left the band in what was described by the remaining members as "one of the most amicable decisions in music history".[1]
Glorious
The Hoosiers Lyrics
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Take your sharp, sharp scissor hands
And cut me some slack and I'll spin you in wool
And pull it over your eyes
'Cause I'm charming
Take a long, long look at me
And give me light 'cause the flame has expired
It tired out my many flaws and went up in smoke
I can make you feel better
I can make you feel much, much better than
I can make you feel better than this
This, this, this
Glorious, make me feel glorious once more
And I won't let you down
Glorious, make me feel glorious once more
Time will only tell
Take that sharp, sharp tongue of yours
(Sharp, sharp tongue of yours)
And cut me in two, I'll attack from both sides
And hide under your skin because I need you
I can make you feel better
I can make you feel much, much better than
I can make you feel better than this
This, this, this
Glorious, make me feel glorious once more
And I won't let you down
Glorious, make me feel glorious once more
And time will only tell
Don't make me cry, it's bad enough
I made it hell for all of us
What's it like being glorious?
Glorious, make me feel glorious once more
And I won't let you down
Glorious, can I please be glorious like you?
And time will only tell
Glorious, can I please be glorious like you?
And time will only tell, and time will only tell
Glorious, glorious, glorious, glorious
Glorious, make me feel glorious once more
The Hoosiers' song "Glorious" speaks to the desire to once again feel the sensation of being truly alive and thriving. The lyrics use vivid imagery to express this desire, with the opening line calling for a feeling of glory to be restored. The singer addresses a character who they consider to have sharp, tongue and scissor hands - an individual who can 'cut them' and similarly, lifting them up through their ability to create something positive, wool being spun.
The lyrics are almost pleading in nature, with the singer requesting the individual to once again make them feel alive, expressed through the repetition of "make me feel glorious once more". They acknowledge the potential pain that might come from this process - "don't make me cry, it's bad enough I made it hell for all of us" - but ultimately are willing to endure it for the promise of feeling renewed.
It can be interpreted that the song speaks to the universal human experience of longing for purpose and meaning in life. The desire to feel significant and important is a fundamental human need, and "Glorious" encapsulates this longing in a vivid and emotional way.
Line by Line Meaning
Glorious, make me feel glorious once more
I need to feel great again, help me achieve that.
Take your sharp, sharp scissor hands
And cut me some slack and I'll spin you in wool
And pull it over your eyes
'Cause I'm charming
I'll impress you, distract you from my problems, and make you think everything is fine.
Take a long, long look at me
(Long, long look at me)
And give me light 'cause the flame has expired
It tired out my many flaws and went up in smoke
I need your attention and help to reignite my passion and confidence, which have been lost due to my flaws and insecurities.
I can make you feel better
I can make you feel much, much better than
I can make you feel better than this
This, this, this
I'm confident in my ability to improve the situation, and I want to prove it to you.
Take that sharp, sharp tongue of yours
(Sharp, sharp tongue of yours)
And cut me in two, I'll attack from both sides
And hide under your skin because I need you
Even though your words hurt me, I'm willing to work with you and fight alongside you, and I need your support and closeness to heal.
Glorious, make me feel glorious once more
And I won't let you down
If you help me feel great again, I'll be grateful and committed to making things better.
Don't make me cry, it's bad enough
I made it hell for all of us
What's it like being glorious?
I don't want to be reminded of my mistakes and shortcomings, and I envy those who seem to have it all together.
Glorious, can I please be glorious like you?
And time will only tell
I wish I could be as successful and happy as you, but only time will tell if I can achieve that.
Glorious, glorious, glorious, glorious
Glorious, make me feel glorious once more
I really need to feel great again, and I'm counting on you to help me get there.
Contributed by Gabriella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.