Story Behind The Song
My concept of imagining one's innocence scattered on "broken glass" was the motivation for the entire song.
Song Description
Song is about regret and the struggle to reconcile the decisions of the past with who you are today.
| Song Length |
4:15 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Rock - Indie/Low-Fi |
| Tempo |
Multiple Tempos |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant |
Subject |
Regret |
| Similar Artists |
Sarah Mclachlan |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
Broken Glass © 2006
What I would not give for one more night.
With brazen clarity, I'd set things right.
In a room with crashing windows, I could not hear.
Wrapped a cloak around my shoulders and disappeared.
I scattered all my innocence on this broken glass.
I gave my love as charity; left my will to chance.
In a world that's made for soldiers, I'm always down without a fight.
When the scenery is in color, all I see is blinding white from this
broken glass.
I chased away the leaves til they were gone.
When we walked, your hand in mine, did I lead you on?
Found a place inside my music where I can breath.
When the world is slipping sideways that's where I'll be.
I scattered all my innocence on this broken glass.
I gave my love as charity; left my will to chance.
In a world that's made for soldiers, I'm always down without a fight.
When the scenery is in color, all I see is blinding white from this
broken glass.
... and if time's inclined to throw me to the wolves,
I will shine a light on all the other fools.
I scattered all my innocence on this broken glass.
I gave my love as charity; left my will to chance.
I scattered all my innocence on this broken glass.
I gave my love as charity....
Broken glass, broken glass, broken glass.