basking in the glow
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Little jagged edge
I'm leaning in, again
I felt it when you said
That I'd adjust the mess
There was nothing I could do
To see your point of view
And that's the truth
She says, "I hate the taste of the rust"
I said, "I hate how I think, I think too much"
But that's alright...

These days,
It feels like all I know is this phase
I hope I'm basking in the glow
And these days,
It feels like all I know is this phase
I hope I'm basking in the glow
Is there something bigger I don't know?

So I take another sip
'Cause I'm still not sick of it
And I guess if the shoe fits
You'll know when I quit
'Cause it never seems to fail
The weaker side prevails
And my weaker side prevails

And I hate the way I miss your touch
I hate these songs I sing,
This empty drink
Do I even give a fuck?
Well, I don't know...

These days,
It feels like all I know is this phase
I hope I'm basking in the glow
And these days,
It feels like all I know is this phase
I hope I am basking in the glow
Oh, I am basking in the glow...

Cut me up, I've said enough
Learned this lesson far too much
It'll only bring you down
Carrying someone around
In your head
In your head

And there's days...
It feels like all I know is her face
And I'm just basking in its glow
And those days
It feels like all I know is this phase
I hope I'm basking in the glow

Yes, I am basking in the glow




Oh god, I'm basking in the glow
Something bigger, I don't know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Oso Oso's song "Basking in the Glow" is a reflection on the complexities of relationships and personal growth. The opening lines, "Little jagged edge, I'm leaning in, again," highlights the singer's willingness to continue working on a relationship even when it feels difficult or uncomfortable. The next lines, "I felt it when you said that I'd adjust the mess. There was nothing I could do to see your point of view, and that's the truth," reveals the singer's struggles to see things from their partner's perspective.


The chorus, "These days, it feels like all I know is this phase. I hope I'm basking in the glow," poses the question of whether the singer is truly content with where they are in life or if they are missing out on something bigger. The following lines, "And I hate the way I miss your touch, I hate these songs I sing, This empty drink, Do I even give a fuck? Well, I don't know," highlights the singer's feelings of confusion and questioning of their own desires.


The final lines of the song, "In your head, in your head. And there's days...It feels like all I know is her face, And I'm just basking in its glow. And those days, It feels like all I know is this phase, I hope I'm basking in the glow," further highlights the internal conflict the singer is experiencing as they continue to navigate their feelings and relationships.


Overall, "Basking in the Glow" is a poignant and relatable song that delves into the complexities of personal growth and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Little jagged edge
Referring to a problem or issue that causes discomfort, anxiety or unease.


I'm leaning in, again
Attempting to solve the problem or issue despite past failed attempts.


I felt it when you said That I'd adjust the mess There was nothing I could do To see your point of view And that's the truth
Conveying the problem of being unable to understand someone else's perspective, no matter how much one tries.


She says, "I hate the taste of the rust" I said, "I hate how I think, I think too much" But that's alright...
Two people acknowledging their individual problems and realizing that it's alright for each of them to have their own issues.


These days, It feels like all I know is this phase I hope I'm basking in the glow And these days, It feels like all I know is this phase I hope I'm basking in the glow Is there something bigger I don't know?
Experiencing a sense of uncertainty and searching for greater meaning in life, while acknowledging that they are currently content with their current phase of life.


So I take another sip 'Cause I'm still not sick of it And I guess if the shoe fits You'll know when I quit 'Cause it never seems to fail The weaker side prevails And my weaker side prevails
Using substance as a coping mechanism, but also acknowledging that eventually they will reach a breaking point and have to address the underlying problem.


And I hate the way I miss your touch I hate these songs I sing, This empty drink Do I even give a fuck? Well, I don't know...
Expressing feelings of loneliness and emptiness, but also questioning the significance of these emotions.


Cut me up, I've said enough Learned this lesson far too much It'll only bring you down Carrying someone around In your head In your head
Acknowledging that dwelling on past mistakes or relationships can be detrimental to one's mental health and progress, and the importance of moving on.


And there's days... It feels like all I know is her face And I'm just basking in its glow And those days It feels like all I know is this phase I hope I'm basking in the glow Yes, I am basking in the glow Oh god, I'm basking in the glow Something bigger, I don't know
Reflecting on past relationships and acknowledging the significance of one's memories and experiences, while continuing to search for greater meaning in life.




Writer(s): Jade Lilitiri

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ethan cave

Such a well produced album. Good job Jade!

ethan cave

@Fabulous Killjoy Thanks dude!

Fabulous Killjoy

Love your pfp!

good night moon

one of the best album this year

Kevin JB

Jade, you're definitely basking in the glow of something bigger. Keep it up, nice song and job!

Aaron Willoughby

Jade is a national treasure

Neal Geosits

Amazing record....nuff said

good night moon

the thumbnail is so adorable 😭😍

BaconEggNCheese

SHOUT OUT TO MY FRIEND JUSTIN CROWD DIVING AT 1:38

Quinn Obropta

where can I find the KEXP session?

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