Glitter in Their Eyes
Patti Smith
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It's been a while since I've seen your face It's been a while since I've walked this place I see the monkeys riding on their bikesRacing through the impossible night You say you're feeling like a new tree Man they'll cut you from limb to limb Pick your pocket with such delightShake it to the rightShake it in the light Oh can't you see the glitter The glitter in their eyesOh can't you see the glitter The glitter in their eyes Genius stalking in new shoesHave you got WTO bluesDust of diamonds Making you sneeze Kids on rollers ready for Running through the junkyards Breezing through the hallsRacing through the malls Walking through the walls They'll strip your mind Just for fun Quoth the ravenYum yum yum Children children everywhere Selling souls for souvenirsThey've been sold out like as not Just for chunks of Ankgor Vat They'll trade you up Trade you downYour body a commodity Our sacred stage Has been defacedReplaced to graceThe marketplaceDow is jonesing at the bit42nd Disney StreetRagged hearts unravelingLook out kidsThe gleam the gleam All that glittersIs not all that glittersIs not all that glitters
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Written by: OLIVER TOMPKINS RAY, PATTI SMITH
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10 facts about this song
Awards and RecognitionThe song "Glitter in Their Eyes" by Patti Smith was nominated for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance at the 43rd Grammy Awards in 2001.
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Album detailsThe song was included in Patti Smith's ninth studio album entitled "Gung Ho" which was released in March 2000.
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CollaborationThe song features Tom Verlaine, former frontman of the band Television, who played the second solo.
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Songwriting"Glitter in Their Eyes" was co-written by Smith and Oliver Ray, a member of her backing band.
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Song inspirationThe song is said to have been inspired by Smith's disillusionment with the commercialization of the music industry and humanity's loss of innocence.
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Musical style"Glitter in Their Eyes" stylistically fuses rock, punk, and spoken word, reflecting Smith's diverse influences and unique sound.
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Music videoA music video was also released for "Glitter in Their Eyes", featuring Patti Smith and her band performing the song.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song did not chart highly in the mainstream charts, it was widely acclaimed by critics and fans alike for its poetic lyrics and Smith’s passionate vocal delivery.
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Live Performances"Glitter in Their Eyes" regularly features in Patti Smith's live performances, where it's known for its powerful onstage energy.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is frequently cited as a highlight of Patti Smith's later career and it showcases her ongoing commitment to writing and performing music with a socially conscious message.
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