Beginning as a six-piece band in 2005, Through A Glass had a grass roots beginning, playing at local schools, clubs, and churches. Now the band is what many would call “on the verge” as they progress at a rapid pace. The band was in the midst of recording their first full-length project in the summer of 2006 when singer/keyboard player, 16 year-old Nathan Johnson was killed in a car accident. This tragedy sparked a fire in the lives and music of the band and they released the record in his memory, titled “Called Out: A Tribute”, in November of 2006. From there, the band began to ride a wave of open doors, as the tide began to change. The band took time to recollect, heal, and then began to write music and play again.
The remaining five members have certainly grown into their sound and have developed a truly original presentation. Front man Jeremiah Barnes, who draws comparisons to Jeff Buckley and Gerard Way, leads the pack with an impressively consistent voice that boasts of purity and strength. Big Red, the bands powerhouse background vocalist and rhythm guitarists certainly stands out in personality and talent. The band’s rhythm section consists of driving force Jeremy Brown on drums, and Tyler Ricker rockin’ hard on bass. These two allow the band to blend classic feels with modern pop/rock. Philip Revell, the bands left handed lead guitarist, brings about original riffs and eclectic style that allows Through A Glass to stand out among the rest.
The band’s newest studio project, “Tragedy vs. Comedy”, (Produced by Pete Thornton and Brooks Paschal)released on December 27, 2007 and was a true testimony to the band’s maturity as artists. The band was able to truly flex it’s creative muscles and are very pleased to present the project that they have been sitting on for so long. Even from the first listen, this band provides a fresh musical experience and almost always ensures a second listen.
This is a band that will not fade nor be forgotten. They have truly been prepared for a time such as this.
Hush
Through A Glass Lyrics
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Of a language that's both beautiful and tragic
Translating on the page
Every letter's an admission
Sentence bringing to fruition
Things i just can't speak
Would this be more poetic
Shaven head and faithless questions
A life spent writing
Filling books with empty pages?
We were made for simpler days
Let them begin
Why is every sunrise that i see
Not bringing life, but evidence of me
I'm clinging to the night to bring me that
That sanctuary from my past
I've been waiting for the world to fall asleep
I've been waiting for the world to fall asleep
So hush so hush your mouth
This is me escaping into darkness
I built up these walls
And now i am hoping you would climb them
From heart to hand
From pen to page
Oh there's a message there in hiding
Read between these lines
See the fragments of my meaning
Oh i'm fighting
It's a battle for identity
We were made for simpler days
Let them begin
Why is every sunrise that i see
Not bringing life but evidence of me
I'm clinging to the night to bring me that
That sanctuary from my past
I've been waiting for the world to fall asleep
I've been waiting for the world to fall asleep
As evening horizon meets the sun
Truth and fiction become one
Day dreams and night dreams all the same
Lost in red fire serenades
I've been waiting for the world to fall asleep
I've been waiting for the world to fall asleep
Where did they go, those simple days… did they go?
Those simple days of innocence that we had
When i knew your voice and i felt so strong
But i'm holding on, you're holding on
Why is every sunrise that i see
Not bringing life but evidence of me
I'm clinging to the night to bring me that
That sanctuary from my past
I been waiting for the world to fall asleep
I been waiting for the world to fall asleep
So hush so hush your mouth
The lyrics of "Hush" by Through a Glass are a reflection on the struggle of a writer to convey their thoughts and emotions on paper. The songwriter speaks of the beauty and tragedy of the language, every letter being an admission, yet some things are simply too difficult to put into words. They wonder if their words would be more poignant if they were written by a broken man, someone who has experienced loss and hardship. Despite this, they long for a return to simpler times.
The songwriter is clinging to the night for comfort, seeking solace from the past. They have been waiting for the world to fall asleep, hoping to escape into the sanctuary of darkness. The walls they have built up around themselves are only meant to be climbed by those who truly know them, who can understand the message in the fragments of their words. They are fighting a battle for identity, searching for a way to express themselves.
As the evening horizon meets the sun, truth and fiction become one. Dreams, both day and night, are lost in red fire serenades. The songwriter asks where those simple days of innocence went, longing for an escape from their current reality. They are holding on, waiting for a moment of clarity.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hush" speak to the struggle of communicating emotions and experiences through writing, and the longing for simpler times and a way to escape from the present.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a writer
I express myself through writing.
Of a language that's both beautiful and tragic
The language I write in is both poetic and filled with pain.
Translating on the page
Through writing, I am able to share my innermost thoughts and feelings.
Every letter's an admission
Each letter I write is a confession or admission of my emotions.
Sentence bringing to fruition
My sentences are powerful and meaningful and bring my thoughts into being.
Things i just can't speak
There are certain emotions and thoughts that I cannot express verbally, but can only write down.
Would this be more poetic
I wonder if my writing would be more poetic if I were a broken man kneeling in ashes?
From a broken man kneeling down in his own ashes
A symbol of complete despair and devastation, which would give my words a more poetic flair.
Shaven head and faithless questions
This image of a person stripped of everything, including their beliefs and certainty, would enhance the poetic nature of my writing.
A life spent writing
My entire life has been dedicated to writing down my emotions and thoughts.
Filling books with empty pages?
My emotions and thoughts fill pages and give life to blank books.
We were made for simpler days
Humans were meant to live life in a simpler, less chaotic manner.
Let them begin
We should return to simpler days and ways of being.
Why is every sunrise that i see
Why does every new day feel like a reminder of my existence and my struggles?
Not bringing life, but evidence of me
Each day that passes feels like a reminder of my emptiness and struggles, rather than a chance for new beginnings.
I'm clinging to the night to bring me that
I find comfort and peace in the darkness, where I can escape from my struggles and pains.
That sanctuary from my past
The darkness serves as a sanctuary from the pain of my past experiences and memories.
I've been waiting for the world to fall asleep
I am waiting for the world to quiet down, so I can escape into the darkness and find solace.
So hush so hush your mouth
Stay quiet, I need the darkness and the silence to escape into my thoughts and emotions.
This is me escaping into darkness
The darkness is where I feel most free, where I can escape from the burdens of reality.
I built up these walls
I have built up barriers between myself and the world to protect myself from its pain.
And now i am hoping you would climb them
Despite my walls, I still hope someone will come and break through them to connect with me.
From heart to hand
My writing is a manifestation of the emotions and thoughts within me, which flow from my heart to my hand.
From pen to page
My emotions and thoughts are recorded on pages through the instrument of my pen.
Oh there's a message there in hiding
There is a deeper meaning hidden beneath the surface of my words and emotions.
Read between these lines
To truly understand me, you must look beyond the surface and find the deeper meaning in my words.
See the fragments of my meaning
The true essence of my emotions and thoughts are scattered throughout my writing.
Oh i'm fighting
I am struggling to find my true identity and meaning in this world.
It's a battle for identity
I am fighting to discover who I truly am and what my purpose is in life.
As evening horizon meets the sun
The transition from day to night represents a merging of truth and fiction.
Truth and fiction become one
The line between what is real and what is imagined becomes blurred in the darkness of night.
Day dreams and night dreams all the same
Dreams hold the same power and significance, whether they occur during the day or at night.
Lost in red fire serenades
A sense of being enthralled or captivated by the beauty of fiery sunsets or the night sky.
Where did they go, those simple days... did they go?
The artist laments the disappearance of a simpler time when life was less complicated and confusing.
Those simple days of innocence that we had
A time in the singer's life when things were less difficult and stressful, characterized by a sense of innocence.
When i knew your voice and i felt so strong
The artist remembers a time when they felt deeply connected to someone, and felt a sense of strength and comfort from that relationship.
But i'm holding on, you're holding on
The singer and someone else are both struggling to hold on to something, to maintain a sense of stability and meaning in their lives.
I been waiting for the world to fall asleep
I long for the silence and darkness of night, where I can escape from the burdens of reality.
Contributed by Sebastian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.