Made of Glass
KT Tunstall
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Fire me in an oven Until I go hard enough To deal with losing you I'm tired of thinking of you Each and every minute I see Something I know that you'd love We're all made of glass All made of glass Cheating ourselves to believe we'll be last Like a fool, I thought it was true I was holding your flowers If only you knew A diary fills it's pages With one eye on the clock How long?, how long? Have we got Until we're everything we ought to be-eeeeeeee Terrified, while the picture of dignity Come eat with me, at the table of this life All made of glass All made of glass Yes, we're all made of glass all made of glass cheating ourselves to believe we'll be last Like a fool, I thought it was true I was holding your flowers If only you knew If only you knew
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Written by: KATIE TUNSTALL, KT TUNSTALL
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Made of Glass" is the second song from the third studio album "Invisible Empire // Crescent Moon" by Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by the sudden death of her father, of whom KT discovered as an adult was not her biological father.
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Album ThemeThe album carries two distinct themes, the first half utilizing more upbeat and hopeful melodies, while the second half, where "Made of Glass" comes from, explores more somber, reflective, and mournful themes.
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Song Genre"Made of Glass" falls under the folk-pop genre, combining features of pop music with elements of folk music.
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ProductionThe song, along with the entire album, is produced by Howe Gelb, who is known for his work with indie rock band Giant Sand.
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Unique SongThe song stands out on the album due to its personal, emotional lyrics, touching on themes of loss, and death.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Made of Glass" gives a visual representation of the song's theme, showcasing Tunstall in a series of dreamlike sequences showing her grappling with her emotions.
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Live PerformancesWhen performing "Made of Glass" live, KT Tunstall often plays the piano herself, giving a particularly intimate touch to the song.
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Critical ResponseWhile not released as a single, "Made of Glass" has received praise from critics for its emotional depth and Tunstall's vocal performance.
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Song Message"Made of Glass" is about the fragility of life and the unsuspected strength found within that fragility, reflecting Tunstall's own experiences during the time of the album's creation.
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