Glorious
The Pierces Lyrics


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If I found a way
Then I would make you stay
Maybe one more night if you wanna
If I found the rhyme
And I would take the time
And sing you one more line
It would go like
[Chorus]
God bless the world, it's so glorious
God bless the ones we've loved
God bless the ones we've lost
God bless the world, it's so glorious
I will never die, never die like you

If I found the boy, the one with golden eyes
You know I think I'd haunt you
And if I found the rhyme then I would take the time
And sing you one more line and it would go like

[Chorus]

I felt his hand today, across my shoulder,
I'll kneel down to pray
Say afterlife's okay,
But it got so lonely when you turned away

[Chorus]

I felt his hand today, across my shoulder,
I'll kneel down to pray
Say afterlife's okay,
But it got so lonely when you turned away

I saw his lie today, across my shoulder,
I'll kneel down to pray
I feel like hell today,
But it got so lonely when you turned away

I felt his hand today, across my shoulder,
I'll kneel down to pray
Say afterlife's okay,
But it got so lonely when you turned away




It got so lonely when you turned away
It got so lonely when you turned away

Overall Meaning

The Pierces' song "Glorious" is a beautifully crafted ballad about the aftermath of a loved one's departure. The singer expresses their willingness to do anything to keep them from leaving such as finding a way to make them stay for one more night. The lyrics "God bless the ones we've loved, God bless the ones we've lost" are a reflection of the singer's appreciation for the people who have come and gone in their lives. They also offer a plea for blessings to be bestowed upon the dear ones, whether they remain or depart. The phrase "I will never die, never die like you," is the singer's musings on the soul's eternal rest after death. Meanwhile, "If I found the boy, the one with golden eyes" is an introspection of the possibility of encountering love again despite the pain of lost love.


The song's tone is earnest when the singer talks about blessings, but it's also melancholic when speaking of the loved one's departure or finding solace in the afterlife. The lines, "It got so lonely when you turned away," repeat several times throughout the lyrics, emphasizing the pain of being left behind and the melancholic tone of the song overall. The final stanza hints at the singer's beliefs regarding the afterlife and the idea that the lost people can still comfort those left behind in spirit.


Line by Line Meaning

If I found a way
If there was a way to keep you by my side


Then I would make you stay
I would do anything to keep you here with me


Maybe one more night if you wanna
If you are willing, we can spend one more night together


If I found the rhyme
If I could find the perfect words


And I would take the time
I would put in the effort and take the time


And sing you one more line
I would express my love to you with one more verse


It would go like
This is how my song for you would go


[Chorus]
The following lines make up the chorus of the song


God bless the world, it's so glorious
May God bless this world that is so amazing


God bless the ones we've loved
May God bless the people we have loved


God bless the ones we've lost
May God bless the people we have lost


I will never die, never die like you
I will never die like you did


If I found the boy, the one with golden eyes
If I found the person with the qualities I am looking for


You know I think I'd haunt you
I would go to great lengths to be with you


I felt his hand today, across my shoulder,
I felt a comforting presence today, like a hand on my shoulder


I'll kneel down to pray
I will pray for comfort and guidance


Say afterlife's okay,
Tell myself that life after death is okay


But it got so lonely when you turned away
But life without you became unbearable when you left


I saw his lie today, across my shoulder,
I saw the deception and betrayal today, like a shadow on my shoulder


I feel like hell today,
I feel like I am in a terrible place today


It got so lonely when you turned away
It became unbearably lonely when you left me




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: James Israel Levy

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@palomacostaeustaquio2880

If I found a way
Then I would make you stay
Maybe one more night if you wanna
If I found the rhyme
And I would take the time
And sing you one more line
It would go like

God bless the world, it's so glorious
God bless the ones we've loved
God bless the ones we've lost
God bless the world, it's so glorious
I will never die, never die like you

If I found the boy, the one with golden eyes
You know I think I'd haunt you
And if I found the rhyme then I would take the time
And sing you one more line and it would go like

God bless the world, it's so glorious
God bless the ones we've loved
God bless the ones we've lost
God bless the world, it's so glorious
I will never die, never die like you

I felt his hand today, across my shoulder,
I'll kneel down to pray
Say afterlife's okay,
But it got so lonely when you turned away

God bless the world, it's so glorious
God bless the ones we've loved
God bless the ones we've lost
God bless the world, it's so glorious
I will never die, never die like you

I felt his hand today, across my shoulder,
I'll kneel down to pray
Say afterlife's okay,
But it got so lonely when you turned away

I saw his lie today, across my shoulder,
I'll kneel down to pray
I feel like hell today,
But it got so lonely when you turned away

I felt his hand today, across my shoulder,
I'll kneel down to pray
Say afterlife's okay,
But it got so lonely when you turned away
It got so lonely when you turned away
It got so lonely when you turned away



All comments from YouTube:

@jools77

Who's still listening and marvelling at the beauty of those harmonies in 2020? Whoever you are, congratulations on your excellent taste!

Stay safe and well, Folk 🤗

@wutheringheights7053

Me! I have an fan account for them 🥺
Simpforthepierces if u wanna check out

@mcmaximon1

2022 X

@fionawall3215

2023 & still listening!! 🤩🤩

@seenthefuture86

Discovered this in 2023!

@kevinmonaghan4649

This song SHOULD be more popular, it's beautiful.

@Zzzk23

They harmonize off each other so well.

@tefilobraga

Kind of reminiscent of both Abba and the Mamas and Papas, but different... 😄 Bless the Pierce sisters.

@coolgirl6510

Am I the only one who wonders why they are not more famous?!..

@WonderWoman083

+t0mme1981 i dont really think that effects the music industry that much, my proof, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Arianna Grande etc...

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