Glass House
Tosh Peter Lyrics


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CHORUS
If you live in a glasshouse
Don't throw stones
And if you can't take blows brother
Don't throw blows
Harm no man
Let no man harm you
Do unto others
As they would do to you
And to every baldhead
Respect the Rastaman
Cause he's the only man left on creation
CHORUS
'cause 'cause to see I
Looking so humble
Would you like to try something
But your world would a crumble
Caught behind I back
You lied to grumble
And before I face
You always a fumble
CHORUS
You build your world on lies and illusions
But you never know that
This is the conclusion
No chance no hope for those
Who kept it a goin'
'Cause you never know that
The truth is showing
CHORUS
I'm on this earth
To give Jah praise
And all I ask for
Is longer days
I come to do the things that are right




And if you don't like my do it we're gonna fight
CHORUS

Overall Meaning

Tosh Peter's song Glass House is a cautionary tale about the consequences of one's actions. The lyrics are a warning to those who live in glass houses, meaning those who are vulnerable or exposed, not to throw stones or cause harm to others. It acknowledges that there are consequences to one's actions, and encourages listeners to treat others as they would like to be treated.


The song also references Rastafarianism, asking for respect for the Rastaman. It suggests a level of unity and respect for others, regardless of their appearance or background. Tosh Peter's lyrics suggest that one should build their world on truth and honesty, not lies and illusions, because the truth will always be revealed.


Overall, Glass House is a message of peace, unity, and respect for all. It encourages listeners to act with integrity and consider the consequences of their actions before causing harm to others.


Line by Line Meaning

If you live in a glasshouse
If you are in a vulnerable situation


Don't throw stones
Don't criticize others when you yourself are flawed


And if you can't take blows brother
And if you cannot handle criticism, my friend


Don't throw blows
Don't criticize others in a hurtful manner


Harm no man
Do not intentionally cause harm to anyone


Let no man harm you
Protect yourself from harm caused by others


Do unto others
Treat others the way you would like to be treated


As they would do to you
Consider how others would like to be treated


And to every baldhead
And to every person who is not a Rastafarian


Respect the Rastaman
Show respect to Rastafarians


Cause he's the only man left on creation
Because Rastafarians are the only people left who live according to Jah's will


Would you like to try something
Do you want to test me?


But your world would a crumble
But you would regret it because your life would fall apart


Caught behind I back
Gossiping about me behind my back


You lied to grumble
You spread lies to complain


And before I face
And when you confront me


You always a fumble
You always back down


You build your world on lies and illusions
You create a false reality for yourself


But you never know that
But you are unaware that


This is the conclusion
This is the end result


No chance no hope for those
There is no opportunity or possibility for those who


Who kept it a goin'
Continue to live a lie


The truth is showing
The truth is becoming evident


I'm on this earth
I am alive in this world


To give Jah praise
To praise and worship Jah


And all I ask for
And all I request is


Is longer days
To have more time to do Jah's work


I come to do the things that are right
I am here to do what is moral and just


And if you don't like my do it we're gonna fight
And if you oppose what I am doing, we will have a conflict




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tosh, Peter

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@tanya5894

If you live in a glasshouse
Don't throw stones
And if you can't take blows brother
Don't throw blows

Harm no man
Let no man harm you
Do unto others
As they would do to you

And to every baldhead
Respect the Rastaman
Cause he's the only man left on creation

[Chorus]

Cos cos to see I
Looking so humble
Would you like to try something
But your world would a crumble

Caught behind I back
You lied to grumble
And before I face
You always a fumble

[Chorus]

You build your world on lies and illusions
But you never know that
This is the conclusion

No chance no hope for those
Who kept it a goin'
'Cause you never know that
The truth is showing

[Chorus]

I'm on this earth
To give Jah praise
And all I ask for
Is longer days

I come to do the things that are right
And if you don't like my do it we're gonna fight



All comments from YouTube:

@keabetswemalebye7545

We had very little by then..we took courage from reggae music... sometimes we slept on empty stomachs..Peter Tosh was our motivator.. By God's grace we're still here better than before...

@Beanmachine91

I hear ya, reggae is therapeutic it makes the soul feel alright. Peace out, Jesus loves us all.

@JJShalashaska

Uncle Peter saved my life more than once. He was a true Prophet.

@noni4608

Reading messages like yours brings comfort in knowing that we didn't loose him in vain

@shenoya7143

To all ballhead respect the rastaman cause he's the only man left on creation ,fact uncle Dennis ❤

@MelchizedekKohen

Peter tosh bob marleys mentor without him we never have known about bob peace up ✌

@noni4608

💔😭 I always have mixed emotions i'm sad in that he was marginalised bcz he didn't comform and sad that God's gift to the world was killed like a common criminal and I'm happy that I can still enjoy his gift his lyrics, voice, band massages my soul I weep when I think that he was murdered by the same person he was fighting social justice for. I listen to his interviews, watch his concert my deepest gratitude to all those who upload his work
You are dearly loved King your legendary work continues to uplift and comfort us
I will pass the baton of your legacy by ensuring my 10year old child knows about your music so that she can pass it on her children the same way I was exposed to your music 30years ago.
Your legacy lives and it still ignites our hearts💔😭💕💗💓💗💗💗💗💗💗

@kingsfordjohnson4572

Imagine Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Culture, Burning Spear, Lucky Dube were still living..... Great Prophets.

@robertgooden2812

As far as I know Spear still on earth.

@energygad6ix410

Great prophets of our time 🕊

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