Break the Glass
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It's too cold, be cool, ice cold
Kill up a few more, or let 'em be cool
So why don't you just speak on it?
These fools, they froze, but this g's lonely here
And gotta be working for... oh, whatever
Why the fuck you wait on the coats for?
The life binary in Morse code
Ain't really a life, right?
It hurt though, it feel like a voodoo curse
So you scream every so often to break up the monotony
You feel me? No, fuck your feeling
A real motherfucker here is tryna fuck for real
Like something's here but fuck it though
He ain't gon' feel for a while, he ain't been real for a while
So it gon' kill you to smile? So it gon' kill you to die?
Or do you just stop?

Shit maybe, you don't even know that shit crazy
Be OG and go, and get away
See, you already know they can't hate if they don't ever wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Please wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
I'm so tired of bein' alone, I'm so tired of goin' home
Won't you help me, won't you help me?
This ain't healthy to be held to blame
Once you help me, now you abandon me
What you're tellin' me by not tellin' me?
Anything, anything
I'd give anything if you'd say my name
Don't you play with me, it's an emergency

Time to break the glass
Time to break the glass
Time to break the glass
Time to break the glass
Time to break the glass
Time to break the glass




Time to break the glass
Time to break the glass

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Break the Glass" by clipping. explore themes of isolation, frustration, and the desire for connection. The song addresses the coldness and detachment experienced in society, urging individuals to break free from the confines of conformity and speak their truth. The line "It's too cold, be cool, ice cold" reflects the pressure to maintain a detached persona, even though it may be detrimental to one's well-being.


The lyrics suggest that there is a sense of loneliness and vulnerability present, while simultaneously criticizing those who follow societal norms blindly. The line "These fools, they froze, but this g's lonely here" implies that while others may appear unbothered, the singer feels isolated and misunderstood.


The song also touches on the desire for authenticity and genuine connection. The lines "He ain't gon' feel for a while, he ain't been real for a while / So it gon' kill you to smile? So it gon' kill you to die?" point towards the struggle to express emotions and the yearning for someone to truly understand and empathize.


In the chorus, the repetition of the words "wake up" implies a plea for others to snap out of their complacency and become aware of the social detachment and emotional toll it can have. The line "I'm so tired of being alone, I'm so tired of going home / Won't you help me, won't you help me?" expresses a longing for support and an escape from the loneliness.


The phrase "Time to break the glass" repeated throughout the song serves as a call to action. It implies the need to shatter the societal expectations and barriers that hinder genuine connections and emotional expression. Overall, "Break the Glass" delves into the complexities of isolation and the longing for authenticity, urging listeners to confront their own emotional barriers and seek genuine connections.


Line by Line Meaning

It's too cold, be cool, ice cold
The situation is tense and unfriendly, so you should remain composed and unaffected.


Kill up a few more, or let 'em be cool
Either eliminate a few more obstacles or simply leave them alone and let them be.


So why don't you just speak on it?
Why don't you openly express your thoughts and opinions about the situation?


These fools, they froze, but this g's lonely here
These people are scared and hesitant, but the artist feels isolated and alone in this environment.


And gotta be working for... oh, whatever
The artist needs to continuously strive for something, even if it doesn't really matter anymore.


Why the fuck you wait on the coats for?
Why are you relying on others to protect you or keep you warm?


The life binary in Morse code
Life is reduced to a series of binary signals, like Morse code, conveying its simplicity and lack of depth.


Ain't really a life, right?
Life, as it is currently experienced, doesn't truly feel like a fulfilling existence.


It hurt though, it feel like a voodoo curse
The pain inflicted cuts deep and feels like a malicious spell that cannot be shaken off.


So you scream every so often to break up the monotony
To escape the repetitive and dull routine, you occasionally release your frustrations through screams.


You feel me? No, fuck your feeling
Do you understand where I'm coming from? Actually, disregard your own emotions and perspective.


A real motherfucker here is tryna fuck for real
The artist desires a genuine connection and intimacy, contrary to superficial encounters.


Like something's here but fuck it though
There might be something significant present, but the singer dismisses it as irrelevant.


He ain't gon' feel for a while, he ain't been real for a while
The singer has emotionally detached for a long time and doesn't anticipate feeling deeply again.


So it gon' kill you to smile? So it gon' kill you to die?
Is it really that difficult for you to find happiness? Is it really that difficult for you to let go and move on?


Or do you just stop?
Is it easier to simply give up and stop trying?


Shit maybe, you don't even know that shit crazy
Perhaps you're unaware of just how insane the situation has become.


Be OG and go, and get away
Act like an original gangster, leave the situation behind, and escape from it all.


See, you already know they can't hate if they don't ever wake up
You're aware that people can't hold grudges or show hatred if they remain unaware and oblivious.


Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Urgently try to awaken and become aware of the reality of the situation.


Please wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
An earnest plea to wake up and acknowledge the truth that is being overlooked.


I'm so tired of bein' alone, I'm so tired of goin' home
The artist is exhausted from feeling lonely and constantly returning to an empty home.


Won't you help me, won't you help me?
A desperate plea for assistance and support from another person.


This ain't healthy to be held to blame
It's detrimental to one's well-being to constantly shoulder blame and guilt.


Once you help me, now you abandon me
After providing aid previously, you have now deserted and left the singer behind.


What you're tellin' me by not tellin' me?
The lack of communication is conveying a message, but what exactly are you trying to say?


Anything, anything
The singer is willing to do anything, to know anything, to receive some form of clarity or explanation.


I'd give anything if you'd say my name
The artist yearns for the person to acknowledge them or show some form of personal connection.


Don't you play with me, it's an emergency
Don't toy with the artist's emotions, as the situation is urgent and requires serious attention.


Time to break the glass
It is time to shatter the barriers and limitations that have been holding back progress.




Lyrics © Fintage House Publishing
Written by: DAVEED DIGGS, WILLIAM MORAN HUTSON, JONATHAN RALEIGH SNIPES, STEVEN KAPLAN

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Comments from YouTube:

Eli Cordy

I love this track so much. The creaking, the dark pulses and of course - the brilliant lyricism.

nero

That hook is insane

SyrinEldarin

In case anybody wasn't aware, the end of this clip has the same sample as the end of story 4, "it's all fucked up" - and it leads right in to story 5. https://soundcloud.com/alt-j/story-4-sleeplessly-embracing-a-remix-by-clipping

Abe Marron

Sounds like giant hydrolic death machine

Boyo

So, in the story of this album, this is where the AI finally intervenes, right?

Soundwave _

he's trying to get the attention of the AI by, y'know, breaking the glass

VinhXo2k6

It's too cold, be cool, ice cold
Kill up a few more, or let 'em be cool
So why don't you just speak on it?
These fools, they froze, but this g's lonely here
And gotta be working for... oh, whatever
Why the fuck you wait on the coats for?
The life binary in Morse code
Ain't really a life, right?
It hurt though, it feel like a voodoo curse
So you scream every so often to break up the monotony
You feel me? No, fuck your feeling
A real motherfucker here is tryna fuck for real
Like something's here but fuck it though
He ain't gon' feel for a while, he ain't been real for a while
So it gon' kill you to smile? So it gon' kill you to die?
Or do you just stop?

Shit maybe, you don't even know that shit crazy
Be OG and go, and get away
See, you already know they can't hate if they don't ever wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Please wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
I'm so tired of bein' alone, I'm so tired of goin' home
Won't you help me, won't you help me?
This ain't healthy to be held to blame
Once you help me, now you abandon me
What you're tellin' me by not tellin' me?
Anything, anything
I'd give anything if you'd say my name
Don't you play with me, it's an emergency

Time to break the glass
Time to break the glass
Time to break the glass
Time to break the glass
Time to break the glass
Time to break the glass
Time to break the glass
Time to break the glass

Smitty WerbenJägerManJensen

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