Glass Onion
Phish · Other Songs - Phish
You know the place where nothing is real
Well here's another place you can go
Where everything flows.
Looking through the bent backed tulips
To see how the other half lives
Looking through a glass onion.
I told you about the walrus and me-man
You know that we're as close as can be-man.
Well here's another clue for you all,
The walrus was Paul.
Standing on the cast iron shore-yeah,
Lady Madonna trying to make ends meet-yeah.
Looking through a glass onion.
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah.
Looking through a glass onion.
I told you about the fool on the hill,
I tell you man he living there still.
Well here's another place you can be,
Listen to me.
Fixing a hole in the ocean
Trying to make a dove-tail joint-yeah
Looking through a glass onion
Glass Onion
Phish's "Glass Onion" stands as a quintessential example of the band's eclectic and improvisational style, blending elements of rock, blues, and psychedelic influences. Recorded during their extensive touring history, the track showcases the group's signature ability to weave complex musical narratives through extended instrumental passages and dynamic vocal performances. As a staple of their live repertoire, the song reflects the band's deep engagement with the jam band tradition while maintaining their unique sonic identity. The recording captures the spontaneous energy characteristic of Phish's concerts, offering listeners a glimpse into their collaborative process and enduring appeal within the alternative rock and funk genres.