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Walking on Broken Glass Lyrics

by Annie Lennox

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Walking on Broken Glass Lyrics

You were the sweetest thing that I ever knew But I don't care for sugar honey if I can't have you Since you've abandoned me My whole life has crashed Won't you pick the pieces up 'cause it feels just like I'm walking on broken glass Walking on walking on broken glass The sun's still shining in the big blue sky But it don't mean nothing to me Oh let the rain come down Let the wind blow through me I'm living in an empty room With all the windows smashed And I've got so little left to lose That it feels just like I'm walking on broken glass Walking on walking on broken glass And if you're trying to cut me down You know that I might bleed Cause if you're trying to cut me down I know that you'll succeed And if you want to hurt me There's nothing left to fear Cause if you want to hurt me You're doing really well my dear Now everyone of us was made to suffer Everyone of us was made to weep But we've been hurting one another And now the pain has cut too deep... So take me from the wreckage Save me from the blast Lift me up and take me back Don't let me keep on walking... Walking on broken glass Walking on walking on broken glass

Meaning of Walking on Broken Glass

“Walking on Broken Glass” is a raw and intensely emotional exploration of heartbreak and the lingering pain of a devastating loss. Annie Lennox’s voice embodies the feeling of being shattered, comparing the experience to navigating a world covered in shards – it “feels just like I'm walking on broken glass.” The lyrics depict a life irrevocably damaged by abandonment, symbolized by smashed windows and an empty room, highlighting a profound sense of isolation and despair. Despite the beauty still present (“the sun’s still shining”), there’s no joy, only a desperate plea for rescue from this agonizing state. The song acknowledges the universal nature of suffering but emphasizes the depth of personal pain inflicted, suggesting a vulnerability that invites intervention. Ultimately, it's a powerful declaration of being wounded and needing to be saved from continuing to stumble through life’s wreckage.

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