Story Behind The Song
I wrote this song on Christmas Eve alone in Paris, 1979. I had just fallen down a flight of stairs and sprained my ankle very badly. I felt that this song was a gift from the universe. Even though I was in pain, I felt that Xmas alone was going to be O
Song Description
The woman is having to face the reality of her dream of stardom. She is chasing a glitter rainbow as it streaks across the sky. She has awoken from her dream and is having to face the world as it is.
| Song Length |
3:46 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Troubled |
Subject |
Life, Loneliness |
| Similar Artists |
Sheryl Crow, Fiona Apple |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Glitter
Marghi Allen
©1979
In your glitter, glitter world you?re standing all alone
And in your glitter, glitter world you see your clothes are worn
In the glitter, glitter the rain makes things bright
And though your face is soaking wet you think it?s still alright
To chase a glitter rainbow as it streaks across the sky
But in your glitter, glitter world you?re just a lonely girl.
You?ve preened yourself in mirrors, practiced every smile
But now your laughter?s growing thin, you?re losing all your style
It suddenly seems so pointless to even try
You feel so formless, staring with vacant eyes
Watching your glitter world turn to dust.
(instrumental line)
All you really want is to feel the wind
All you want is to see the stars
All you really need is just one good friend
Someone who?d love you for who you really are.
But buildings block the moon, the neon dulls the sky
And people hurry past, nobody?s got the time
You?ve carried your torch in the rain for so long
Staring like a child at a dream that is gone
Watching your glitter world disintegrate
Hey, there?s a truer world
You?re not a little girl anymore.