Unto Ashes founder and producer is Michael Laird who plays acoustic guitar, hammered dulcimer, Appalachian dulcimer, Persian saz, hurdy-gurdy, drums, percussion, bells.
Glass
Unto Ashes Lyrics
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You smothered all that was me
I couldn't be what you needed me to be
I didn't want this, I never wanted this
It's not a feeling
it's something I'm hearing
I can't hold on to what might have been
Voices in my head rising to a scream
I see your face, staring and broken
The shattered glass, the drops upon the floor
Reflecting the image of what we are no more
I didn't want this, I never wanted this
The lyrics to Unto Ashes's song "Glass" are about a failed relationship that has left the singer feeling lost and broken. The song opens with the singer lying awake in their partner's arms, and realizing that their partner has "smothered all that was me." The singer is unable to be the person that their partner wants them to be, and they feel trapped in a situation that they never wanted in the first place. The singer's emotions are further complicated by the fact that they can hear voices in their head, rising to a scream.
As the song continues, the singer sees a reflection of themselves and their failed relationship in the shattered glass on the floor. The image of their partner's broken face staring back at them only serves to reinforce the singer's sense of loss and despair. The singer didn't want the relationship to end, but they are powerless to stop it. The final lines of the song, "I didn't want this, I never wanted this," serve as a haunting refrain that echoes the singer's sense of regret and helplessness.
Overall, Unto Ashes's "Glass" is a powerful and deeply emotional song that explores the pain of a failed relationship. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and strong emotions, and the song is set to a haunting melody that only adds to the sense of loss and sorrow that permeates the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I lie awake in your arms and realize
I am awake next to you and I am coming to the realization that you have stifled my identity.
You smothered all that was me
You have suffocated my true self and prevented me from expressing my individuality.
I couldn't be what you needed me to be
I was unable to fulfill the role or expectations that you had for me.
I didn't want this, I never wanted this
I did not desire or choose this outcome or situation.
It's not a feeling
This is not simply an emotional response or reaction.
it's something I'm hearing
I am hearing a strong inner voice or intuition that is guiding me towards a new understanding.
I can't hold on to what might have been
I am unable to cling to or dwell on the possibilities of what could have been.
Voices in my head rising to a scream
My thoughts and self-doubts are becoming overwhelming and reaching a point where they are causing me great distress.
I didn't want this, I never wanted this
Once again, I express that I did not choose or desire this situation.
I see your face, staring and broken
I am looking at your face, which appears sad and emotionally wounded.
The shattered glass, the drops upon the floor
The broken glass on the floor symbolizes the brokenness or fracturing of our relationship.
Reflecting the image of what we are no more
The shards of glass reflect and remind us of the image of ourselves that we no longer are, as our relationship has dissolved.
I didn't want this, I never wanted this
A final reiteration of my lack of desire for this outcome.
Contributed by Austin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alexandre Lima
wow...this is amazing.
rich 1853
Have the cd.
Played it after watching 6.5 hours of Queen Elizabeth II funeral 09-19-2022 RIP
Berder88
great job
TheScreamingCarrot
@haim731 In regards to classical music, it's not called a cover. It's called a performance... unless you were refering to the CD cover, which is beautiful. =)
serge lhuillier
Superbe