Like Eating Glass
Bloc Party
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It's so cold in this house Open mouth swallowing us The children sent home from school Will not stop crying And I know that you're busy Do I know that you care You got your finger on the pulse You got your eyes everywhere And it hurts all the time when you don't return my calls And you haven't got the time to remember how it was It's so cold in this house It's so cold in this house I can't eat , I can't sleep I can't sleep, I can't dream An aversion to light Got a fear of the ocean Like drinking poison, like eating glass It's so cold in this house It's so cold in this bed Come and show me how it was We've got crosses on our eyes Been walking into the walls again We've got crosses on our eyes Been walking into the furniture We've got crosses on our eyes For richer, for poorer, for better, for worse We've got crosses on our eyes We've been walking into the furniture
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Written by: Russell Lissack, Gordon Moakes, Kele Okereke, Matt Tong
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Like Eating Glass" is a track by the British alternative rock band Bloc Party. The group was established in 1999 by frontman Kele Okereke and guitarist Russell Lissack.
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Album DebutThe song "Like Eating Glass" is the opening track on Bloc Party's debut album "Silent Alarm", which was released in February 2005.
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Song ConceptThe song's title reflects Okereke's view of love being exciting but also potentially painful, making it seem akin to "Like Eating Glass."
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LyricsOkereke described the lyrics as being about the emotional distance in a failing relationship. He stated it's about that moment of realization that you're not communicating anymore.
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Live Performances"Like Eating Glass" is one of the distinct tracks the band often opens their live sets with. The powerful opening lyric "It's so cold in this house" often sends shocks through their fans at concerts.
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Musical StyleThe track showcases the band's post-punk revival style. It is characterized by a dynamic interplay between silent verses and loud choruses. Okereke's vocals are contrasted by the drumming styles and sharp guitar lines.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics. NME listed it as one of the best tracks of the year 2005.
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Remix"Like Eating Glass" has a trendy and popular remix version by dance-punk band "The Secret Machines." This version has a lively electronic influence.
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Vinyl ReleaseThe song was also included in the "Little Thoughts EP" released on vinyl in August 2005.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Like Eating Glass" was not released as a single, the album "Silent Alarm" peaked at number three on UK Albums Chart and was certified platinum. This indicates the song's influence in the successful debut of Bloc Party.
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