Glass
The Tidal Sleep Lyrics

The Tidal Sleep's song Glass portrays a sense of vulnerability and fragility. The opening lyrics "It didn't seem to be the time to invoke fears with made-up lies" is a reflection of the confusion and chaos the singer is experiencing. The uncertainty is further highlighted in the following line, "and I couldn't distinguish the feelings or even all those facts far from opinions." The singer is unable to separate their emotions from logic, making it challenging to process the world around them.

The singer then goes on to say, "I've built a house made out of glass to have a glimpse at this world's end, to be able to reach out and help, well everyone else except myself." The house made of glass symbolizes transparency; the singer has created a metaphorical construct for everyone to see their vulnerabilities and weaknesses. However, the singer's motive here is not to gain pity or sympathy but rather to help others in their struggles without disclosing their fears.

The lyrics, "And I can hear them sing and I can hear them hum, break the glass, throw the stone! But I have nowhere to go!" is the singer's realization that the house of glass they built is starting to crumble. Everyone can see their vulnerability, and the singer cannot escape it. The internal struggles that the singer tried to contain within themself cannot be hidden from the world anymore. The song's overarching message is that vulnerability and transparency are essential for healing and growth, and one should not fear it.