Glass Eyes

Radiohead's song 'Glass Eyes' from their album 'A Moon Shaped Pool' delves into themes of alienation and emotional turmoil. The lyrics begin with the protagonist disembarking from a train, immediately feeling overwhelmed by the bleakness of his surroundings. The 'concrete grey' faces symbolize the cold, impersonal nature of the world he steps into, enhancing the sense of isolation.

The song's chorus, 'Glassy-eyed light of day,' metaphorically represents the protagonist's numbness and disconnection from the world. The repetition of this line emphasizes his ongoing struggle to find clarity and meaning in a seemingly indifferent environment. The imagery of a path trailing off into a mountain suggests a journey without a clear destination, reflecting the protagonist's internal state of uncertainty and lack of direction.

Towards the end of the song, the emotional weight becomes unbearable as the protagonist admits, 'I feel this love turn cold.' This line signifies a transformation or loss of something once warm and vital, possibly referring to personal relationships or inner passion. The coldness he mentions earlier in the song now seeps into the most intimate parts of his being, leaving him feeling hollow and disconnected not just from the world but also from himself.