Walking On Broken Glass

Annie Lennox · The Annie Lennox Collection [2009]

Walking on Walking on broken glass

Walking on Walking on Broken Glass

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.

O-o-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 try 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 is made to weep

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.

Don't let me keep on walking.

(Walking on walking on broken glass)

Walking On Broken Glass

Walking On Broken Glass stands as one of Annie Lennox's most defining solo recordings, showcasing her distinctive vocal power and emotional depth. Released on her 1992 debut solo album, Diva, the track became an instant classic, propelling her to international stardom outside of her work with Eurythmics. The song's driving rhythm and melancholic atmosphere reflect Lennox's ability to blend pop sensibilities with sophisticated production. It remains a cornerstone of her discography, frequently cited as a career highlight that solidified her status as a leading figure in contemporary music. The recording captures her signature style, merging sharp emotional delivery with a polished, enduring sound that continues to resonate with audiences decades after its initial release.