Broken Glass
Alex Wilson
Description
A haunting pop ballad exploring the aftermath of a devastating argument between lovers. The song captures the tense silence, the unspoken pain, and the fragile state of a relationship teetering on the edge. The minimalist arrangement, featuring a solitary piano and hushed vocals, amplifies the vulnerability and raw emotion of the lyrics, creating an intimate and deeply affecting listening experience. The recurring metaphor of 'broken glass' poignantly illustrates the irreparable damage caused by harsh words and the struggle to piece things back together, if it's even possible.
Lyrics
[Verse 1] We’re quiet now, the echoes gone, You’re staring at the floor. I’m tracing patterns in the dust, You’re frozen by the door. You said a thing you can’t pull back, I felt the air go thin. And now we’re in the silent part, Where no one knows how to begin. [Chorus] We can sweep it up, we can say we’re fine, Pretend we didn't cross a line. But love’s not meant to walk on this, We’re bleeding from the words we twist. I don't know how to put it back— It’s just broken glass. [Verse 2] I’ll make some coffee, you’ll check your phone, We’ll act like we’re okay. We’ll talk about the bills, the week, The storm that’s on its way. But there's a new and careful space, A distance we both keep. 'Cause we’re afraid one tiny move Will show the cut’s too deep. [Chorus] We can sweep it up, we can say we’re fine, Pretend we didn't cross a line. But love’s not meant to walk on this, We’re bleeding from the words we twist. I don't know how to put it back— It’s just broken glass. [Bridge] Do we even try to find the glue? Or is that just more time we’ll lose? Do we leave the pieces where they fell, And save ourselves? I don't know. I don't know. [Chorus] We can sweep it up, we can say we’re fine, Pretend we didn't cross a line. But love’s not meant to walk on this, We’re bleeding from the words we twist. I don't know how to put it back— It’s just broken glass. [Outro] On the floor. It's just broken glass. Mmm. Maybe we were never meant to be. Just broken glass...