A Tear in Space (Airlock) Lyrics – Glass Animals

[Chorus]
The chorus uses the imagery of water to convey tears and the overwhelming flood of emotions. The tears are depicted as unstoppable and multifaceted, like waves in the ocean, representing the vast and uncontrollable nature of the protagonist's feelings.

[Verse 2]
In the second verse, the protagonist feels as though their love has disintegrated into "star dust," yet they cling to the remnants of the relationship. They describe themselves as infiltrating their partner's emotional walls, much like spiders in hidden places. Despite their presence, the partner remains uncertain and distant. The protagonist feels stretched and invisible, molded by their partner's indifference.

[Pre-Chorus 2]
The second pre-chorus continues the theme of being in love but feeling trapped and suffocated. The airlock metaphor reappears, emphasizing the partner's control over the protagonist's emotional state. The protagonist feels like a hostage, disappearing from the partner's consciousness, leading to a sense of slipping away and being forgotten.

[Popular Phrases Explained]

"Love, do you want love? Do you want lust?"
This phrase captures the confusion and uncertainty in the relationship, questioning the true intentions behind the partner's actions.

"But I like ya, like ya like you're drugs"
The protagonist compares their infatuation to a drug addiction, highlighting the intensity and potentially destructive nature of their feelings.

"I am your dog, I'm on your floor, all that you want"
This line illustrates the protagonist's submissiveness and willingness to do anything to please their partner, despite the imbalance in the relationship.

"Loving you from the airlock of your heart"
The airlock metaphor suggests a barrier preventing full emotional connection, emphasizing the protagonist's feeling of being kept at a distance.

"Water, running down my face"
This phrase symbolizes tears and emotional release, conveying the protagonist's sorrow and the overwhelming nature of their emotions.

"You blew me into star dust"
The protagonist feels fragmented and scattered, as if their love has been reduced to something insignificant.

"I climb into your walls, I'm where the spiders go"
This line depicts the protagonist's attempt to penetrate their partner's emotional defenses, comparing themselves to a hidden presence.

"Stretch me like leather rope, make me invisible"
The protagonist feels manipulated and unseen, highlighting the strain and invisibility within the relationship.

"Object disappearance, it's a true phenomenon"
The sense of being forgotten or ignored by the partner is likened to a phenomenon, emphasizing the protagonist's feelings of invisibility and insignificance.

"Water, like a billion waves"
This imagery emphasizes the sheer volume and intensity of the protagonist's tears and emotional turmoil. ...Read Less