Through the Glass
X-Steam Lyrics
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Look to the other side, reach the undefined
Curious to what she doesn't know
Step through the empty air, reveal what wasn't there
A fantasy-her looking glass world
Is it as it seems? Or just a dream within a dream
(dream within, dream within a dream)
Like she's been here before, locked behind the door
Held within the grasp of mystic hands
Everything's so strange, the same but rearranged
Through a bird's eye view-Can it all be true?
The final answer she seeks, with the three to be crowned Queen
Essence of rule divides the land-YEAH!
Dark shape, above in the sky, captures her prismatic eye
Again she walks in wonder, With no, with no tearful good-byes
[Part II:]
Alice...Alice...Run Alice...Run
And there she stood, in misery
Searching for the final ring within
A dream, (dream within a dream)
Dream within a dream
"I'm not afraid..."
[Part III:]
Scepter in hand-all the numbers so deceiving
The small dreaming child who wears the crown
Watches the pieces falling down
Like knights in the game-her next move is so unsure
'Waken the Queen of Nevermore
Hidden behind the royal doors
White on her right, Red on her left
Talking in riddles, on ears fallen deaf
"Stop with all the lies", all the questions so confusing
Answer the riddles they deny, losing hope, the child cries
Dream on...
Do you believe...all the things that you're seeing are true?
The start's where the end's leading you
Do you believe...all's as twisted as one would perceive?
Seek the answers...and soon you'll believe
The royal child, in a rage of desperate fury
Shattering all that lies before, screaming dolls fall to the floor
Now remove the masque, that's obscuring this dimension
Illusions so clear to me now, her invention is unwound
Escape the dream- like an unwritten book
There at my feet-lies the knight, the queen and the rook
Dream on...
Do you believe...all the things that you're seeing are true?
The start's where the end's leading you
Do you believe...all's as twisted as one would perceive?
Seek the answers...and soon you'll believe
Dream on...
Do you believe...all the things that you're seeing are true?
The start's where the end's leading you
Do you believe...all's as twisted as one would perceive?
Seek the answers...and soon you'll believe
"Through The Glass" by X-Steam is a song that tells a story of a young girl who discovers a new world through her looking glass. This alternate world is a fantasy that she has never seen before, but as she moves through it, she questions whether it is truly real or simply a dream inside of a dream. She sees familiar things that have been rearranged and feels as if she has been there before. As she continues her journey, she seeks answers to the final riddle and the three queens who will divide the land.
In Part II of the song, the girl is in misery and searching for the final ring. She is not afraid of the challenges ahead, but instead moves forward with determination. Part III brings a furious climax as the girl, now a royal child, smashes through the illusions of the alternate world to find the answers she needs. The final lines of the song encourage listeners to continue seeking answers, even if what they find is twisted and unexpected.
The use of imagery and symbolism in "Through The Glass" creates a dreamlike atmosphere for the story. The girl's journey through her looking glass is reminiscent of Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," while the mention of queens and crowns adds a layer of mysticism to the narrative. The song encourages listeners to embrace the unknown and seek answers to life's mysteries.
Line by Line Meaning
Look to the other side, reach the undefined
Curious to explore the unknown
Curious to what she doesn't know
Eager to learn and discover
Step through the empty air, reveal what wasn't there
Exploring the unknown, revealing what was previously hidden
A fantasy-her looking glass world
Referring to the dreamlike world that is being explored
Is it as it seems? Or just a dream within a dream
Questioning reality and if it is simply a dream
(dream within, dream within a dream)
Further emphasizing the possibility of reality being a dream
Like she's been here before, locked behind the door
Sensing familiarity but not fully knowing it
Held within the grasp of mystic hands
Feeling an unexplainable force holding one back or leading them forth
Everything's so strange, the same but rearranged
Feeling a sense of disorientation in a familiar place
Through a bird's eye view-Can it all be true?
Seeing things from an unusual perspective, questioning if it is real
The final answer she seeks, with the three to be crowned Queen
Searching for clarity and truth
Essence of rule divides the land-YEAH!
Rules dividing and causing conflict in society
Dark shape, above in the sky, captures her prismatic eye
A mysterious entity grabbing one's attention
Again she walks in wonder, With no, with no tearful good-byes
Continuing to explore with excitement and no regrets
And there she stood, in misery
Being in a state of unhappiness
Searching for the final ring within
Continuing the search for answers and completion
A dream, (dream within a dream)
Emphasizing the dreamlike nature and questioning reality
Scepter in hand-all the numbers so deceiving
Holding onto a symbol of power, but seeing deception in numbers
The small dreaming child who wears the crown
The singer who possesses power and influence
Watches the pieces falling down
Seeing things fall apart and unraveling
Like knights in the game-her next move is so unsure
Uncertainty and hesitation in making the next decision
'Waken the Queen of Nevermore
Trying to awaken a powerful, mystical force
Hidden behind the royal doors
Being secretive and exclusive
White on her right, Red on her left
Symbols of innocence and guilt, clarity and passion
Talking in riddles, on ears fallen deaf
Speaking in a confusing or cryptic way to confused ears
Stop with all the lies, all the questions so confusing
Growing tired of lies and confusing questions
Answer the riddles they deny, losing hope, the child cries
Asking for answers to the unanswered, feeling despair and helplessness
Escape the dream- like an unwritten book
Finding a way out of the dream world, full of the unknown
There at my feet-lies the knight, the queen and the rook
Symbols of power and control
Dream on...
Continuing to seek for answers and explore the dream world
Do you believe...all the things that you're seeing are true?
Questioning the reality of the dream world
The start's where the end's leading you
The beginning of the journey will lead to its end
All's as twisted as one would perceive?
Asking if everything is as it appears or if it is distorted
Seek the answers...and soon you'll believe
Continuing to look for answers and enlightenment in the dream world
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RED BALDWIN, TOMMY BOYCE, BOBBY HART
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