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Patti Smith — Glitter In Their Eyes
Album: Gung Ho
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Released: 2000
Length: 3:00
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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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 bikes
Racing 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 delight
Shake it to the right
Shake it in the light

Chorus:
Oh can't you see the glitter
The glitter in their eyes
Oh can't you see the glitter
The glitter in their eyes

Genius stalking in new shoes
Have you got WTO blues
Dust of diamonds
Making you sneeze
Kids on rollers ready for
Running through the junkyards
Breezing through the halls
Racing through the malls
Walking through the walls
They'll strip your mind
Just for fun
Quoth the raven
Yum yum yum

Chorus

Children, children everywhere
Selling souls for souvenirs
They've been sold out like as not
Just for chunks of Ankgor Vat

Chorus 2x

They'll trade you up
Trade you down
Your body a commodity
Our sacred stage
Has been defaced
Replaced to grace
The marketplace
Dow is jonesing at the bit
42nd Disney Street
Ragged hearts unraveling
Look out kids
The gleam the gleam
All that glitters
Is not all that glitters
Is not all that glitters
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Wonderful.
Posted 8 months ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Rockalicious.
Posted 1 year ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
This number is fine, but didn't we just hear it a couple of days ago?
Posted 2 years ago by dsd    [ Reply ]
still love this!
brings back memories
Posted 2 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]
Patti was so influential that nearly every fantastic artist of the 80s were huge Patti fans. I came to discover this after reading Mike Scott/Morrisey’s biographies…
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
She was interviewed on NPR a short while ago and I found her articulate, compassionate and very thoughtful.  She cares about this world.  She's the real deal.
Posted 2 years ago by mermansf    [ Reply ]
I never knew at first that this is who Gilda Radner was portraying. I just thought it was funny as heck.
Posted 2 years ago by Ralf    [ Reply ]
 igwanna wrote:

The world has so changed - all I here now is:
"Oh can't you see the gluten, gluten,gluten in the rice?"



A pox upon you :) I can't un-hear that now - hilarious!
Posted 2 years ago by alltherightnotes    [ Reply ]
Das rockt..
 
Posted 2 years ago by shiron    [ Reply ]
in the middle of  baking something and thought I was hearing Beck in the background - hahaha. Got up too early and need more coffee? Great lyrics
Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
this is the only Patti Smith song I LOVE! I like the rest and this one… yum
Posted 3 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
She has her critics, and they make sound arguments, but for me, it's how it makes me feel.  Her voice and her energy lifts me up, she is a goddess. Thanks Patti, you are the real heart of rock.
Posted 3 years ago by kenslvr    [ Reply ]
 igwanna wrote:

The world has so changed - all I here now is:
"Oh can't you see the gluten, gluten,gluten in the rice?"



Oh wow, now thats all I hear...gluten in the rice....LOL!!
Posted 3 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
Love the gnashing guitars and punchy drumming in this one. She times her vocals just right, too. One of her better ones, I think.
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 Ok_Sobriquet wrote:

Patti perpetually produces punk-pop perfection



propostorus plus profound
Posted 3 years ago by MeanUncleJake    [ Reply ]
I originally rated this at 8.  Then a while later changed that to 9.  Now it is a 10, what an awesome song!
Posted 3 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
Feisty punchy sensual-suggestive amongst rough nuggets of pointed sexual energy front and centre. Willing itself to you no caution not tentative just assertive ... 20
Posted 3 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
Photo could be my dad in Palestine in 1946 ...
Posted 3 years ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
Is that a young Payton Manning on the album cover?
Posted 3 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
Patti perpetually produces punk-pop perfection
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
 igwanna wrote:
The world has so changed - all I here now is:
"Oh can't you see the gluten, gluten,gluten in the rice?"
 
Oh yessss!! Love me some gluten...Now this is all I can hear. HAHAHAHA. Love ya Patti!  
Posted 4 years ago by drfeeleygood    [ Reply ]
An original with 10x more to say than almost anyone else around, and the haters must be living in some sort of candy bubble and think the world is all fine. Good luck with that one.
Posted 4 years ago by Silvervanman    [ Reply ]
 milleymeister wrote:
Omg now all o hear is can you see the gluten in the rice now too! Thanks previous poster! Otherwise meh.
 
Yeah, and whoever is pounding the rice, uh, drums on this song is doing a damn good job.
Posted 4 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
I'm so ok with this song, up to the YUM YUM YUM part, then I cringe and hit PSD. But I like it up to that point. I'm not sure why the yum yum yum line makes me cringe so bad. But...  there we are. 
Posted 4 years ago by Boneyard45    [ Reply ]
 captanne wrote:
Unpopular opinion:  As an old 1980s amateur college-age punk rocker, I can't stand Patti Smith and I think (other than her milieu) she is vastly overrated.  Gilda Radner's imitation was spot on.  Ugh.  And in the photo chosen by RP, she looks more like Iggy Pop than herself.  Perhaps that's a  compliment?
 

Instead of complaining, just press "Skip" and move on.  Professional music reviewers abound thank you.  Also, are you referring to the picture in the Wikipedia column? 
Posted 4 years ago by bpemby    [ Reply ]
Omg now all o hear is can you see the gluten in the rice now too! Thanks previous poster! Otherwise meh.
Posted 4 years ago by milleymeister    [ Reply ]
 captanne wrote:
Unpopular opinion:  As an old 1980s amateur college-age punk rocker, I can't stand Patti Smith and I think (other than her milieu) she is vastly overrated.  Gilda Radner's imitation was spot on.  Ugh.  And in the photo chosen by RP, she looks more like Iggy Pop than herself.  Perhaps that's a  compliment?
 
It's not that your opinion is unpopular, though I disagree with it fully, but surely if you choose to 'slag off' the song, you should stick to doing just that? What your opinion of her appearance is should remain just yours - don't feel you need to share.

Posted 5 years ago by ruthyc    [ Reply ]
Her books are great. 
Posted 5 years ago by ToddyWoddy    [ Reply ]
For my money Patti's work is, um, uneven, but this a darned good tune.  7 from Scugog Island.
Posted 5 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
Unpopular opinion:  As an old 1980s amateur college-age punk rocker, I can't stand Patti Smith and I think (other than her milieu) she is vastly overrated.  Gilda Radner's imitation was spot on.  Ugh.  And in the photo chosen by RP, she looks more like Iggy Pop than herself.  Perhaps that's a  compliment?
Posted 5 years ago by captanne    [ Reply ]
Love anything by patti Smith
Posted 5 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 igwanna wrote:
The world has so changed - all I here now is:
"Oh can't you see the gluten, gluten,gluten in the rice?"
 
Maybe I'm just looking too forward to the next meteor shower, but I hear "Oh can't you see the Pleiades in the middle of the night?
Posted 5 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
I'm far from a Patti Smith fan based on what LITTLE I've heard, but this song does rock.

It reminds me a bit of The Donnas. Hey RP, you should consider playing some The Donnas. Find the song  "Gold Medal" or " I Don't Wanna Know (If You Don't Want Me)"
I'd never heard of them until a couple of years ago, but if you could cross 90% rock out like this Patti Smith song or Joan Jett with 10% Bangles and GoGos you have melodic kick ass rock.

Posted 6 years ago by sonicxtc    [ Reply ]
Patti Smith rocks!{#Yes}
Posted 6 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
 igwanna wrote:
The world has so changed - all I here now is:
"Oh can't you see the gluten, gluten,gluten in the rice?"
 
{#Cheesygrin}
Posted 6 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
The world has so changed - all I here now is:
"Oh can't you see the gluten, gluten,gluten in the rice?"
Posted 6 years ago by igwanna    [ Reply ]
"Monkeys on bikes." Now that is Key West. 
Posted 6 years ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
Fantastic stuff
Posted 6 years ago by ruthyc    [ Reply ]
Not a bad Pretenders imitation
Posted 7 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
"Quoth the Raven yum yum yum"

😍 
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Wow, this really rocks!
Posted 8 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Was out shopping for a birthday party so I missed this song. Came home and tried the new RP Player, which starts an hour back in time vs. the realtime playlist... so... victory!
Posted 8 years ago by JustineFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
I am on a  loan, yet gung ho too.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Anyone remember Sleeper, and Elastica? I suddenly do.

No bad thing... 
Posted 8 years ago by SECA_Alan    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

To me, this sounds about as much like "Money For Nothing" as it does "Hava Nagila".  But everyone hears different things of course.

 
Two great tunes, to which I have to add Ultravox's All Stood Still and half a dozen Stranglers tracks. Still kicks the butt, though!
Posted 8 years ago by 2020sk    [ Reply ]
 esotericderek wrote:
This is so derivative. I keep hearing snippets of Dire Straits' "Money for Nothing", amongst others. Disappointing effort from Patti.
 
To me, this sounds about as much like "Money For Nothing" as it does "Hava Nagila".  But everyone hears different things of course.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]

Is anyone else getting Girls Aloud towards the end?

{#War}  {#Music}
Posted 9 years ago by London_Calling    [ Reply ]
YEAH!
Me likey like very much!
{#Dancingbanana_2} 
Posted 9 years ago by ljoergen    [ Reply ]
Right on osomofo!   Cheers young Genius, Patty is the real thing, she Rocks
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Right on osomofo!   Cheers young Genius, Patti is the real thing, she Rocks
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Poet warrior she is. Someone clone her quick so we can have another 30 years of real Rock and Roll. 
Posted 10 years ago by osomofo    [ Reply ]
Real good stuff.

Nice find for me as I loved Horses and then trailed off...

but I would definitely marry Patti 
 
Posted 11 years ago by ccjemmett    [ Reply ]
Love Patti.  Not one of her best songs/albums.  Never heard her bring this one back live.

Not a good representation of what makes her a hall of famer.
Posted 11 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
She can still bring the angst and the noise!  That's some tasty rock and roll.
Posted 11 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
When Patti sings, there's glitter in my eyes.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Wow! Love it
Posted 11 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:

Yes, Romeo. Can I hold hands with you...?
  

No, Stingray, you cannot!  Hope you are having a marvelous day!

Love this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
How'd this song draw so many bitchy comments? Jeez dudes. Go put your RadioHead CDs back on and let the rest of us enjoy the variety.
Posted 11 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
 GarageDragon wrote:
I came here to give it a 3, but after reading the comments I'm now inclined to give it a 2. Rarely does a song evoke such pretention as this.
 
Evoke such pretention (sic)? Are you trying to say that Patti Smith is pretentious? {#Stupid}
I'm not her biggest fan, but pretentious is one of the last words I'd use to describe her.
Posted 12 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Wow, this song rocks! Luvin' that bass line! 
Posted 12 years ago by ri_shelton    [ Reply ]
 emulet wrote:

Agree 100%. 

I've seen Pink Floyd rated with a 9, so no surprise here.

 
I'm ready! Take me to that place, that place where Pink Floyd and Patty Smith and the Talking Heads and Joan Osborne and the Chieftains and Sting and Annie Lennox, are crap and only some, I don't know, who, what? Who is good? Who is popular? What can be acceptable? I want to be in this elite music master-class. I want to be exalted, I want to be better than the millions of others that like these banal, popular deadbeats, these dreaded "good" lyricists, these clever musical craftsmen, these no, I can't say it, good! yes, good musicians...I want to find out where these ethereal heights hide...show me where....take me away from great, make good be gone, show me ....what? 
Seriously, If you think Pink Floyd can't rate a 9 on this forum, why are you here? 


Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


This song is good for the ears...


 
Yes, Romeo. Can I hold hands with you...?
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]

SEXY-SEXY - PATTY!

You rock this retirement home!


Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
I came here to give it a 3, but after reading the comments I'm now inclined to give it a 2. Rarely does a song evoke such pretention as this.
Posted 13 years ago by GarageDragon    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
ALL THE GOOD SONGS - OBVIOUSLY A RULE FOR RP LISTENERS -
ARE RATED BELOW "7".
 
But this DEFINITELY ISN'T ONE of those......
yuck

Posted 13 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
ALL THE GOOD SONGS - OBVIOUSLY A RULE FOR RP LISTENERS -
ARE RATED BELOW "7".
 
Agree 100%. 

I've seen Pink Floyd rated with a 9, so no surprise here.

Posted 13 years ago by emulet    [ Reply ]
ALL THE GOOD SONGS - OBVIOUSLY A RULE FOR RP LISTENERS -
ARE RATED BELOW "7".
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 AdyMiles wrote:
predictable, obvious music and lyrics. too much repetition too, but that's pretty common these days it seems
 

You are either just reaching your 11th birthday (in which case, you have somewhat of an excuse) or you have only recently brought your opinionated - and highly uninformed (no matter your smarmy "these days" comment) - perspective to the world of popular music (in which case, you don't). Perhaps you should focus your razor-sharp intellect on the world of politics next. I bet you'd make a fine US senator - change your citizenship if necessary. Heck, why not?
Posted 14 years ago by paulmack    [ Reply ]
 TheKing2 wrote:
Again I know why I'm listening to RP. First US2's Dansing Barefoor followed by Pattis Smith Glittern in Their Eyes. A selection only a humen being with profound musical knowledge could have made....::..

 

OT, but "US2" would be a great name for a U2 tribute band!
Posted 14 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
 joanie wrote:
If anything is "derivative" about Patti Smith...it's in how others "derive" from her....and have since the '70's. She's the original punk rocker...and has evolved into so much more.
 
{#High-five} You said it!

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
predictable, obvious music and lyrics. too much repetition too, but that's pretty common these days it seems
Posted 15 years ago by AdyMiles    [ Reply ]
 esotericderek wrote:
This is so derivative. I keep hearing snippets of Dire Straits' "Money for Nothing", amongst others. Disappointing effort from Patti.
 
First came Patty, then Dire Straits.

Posted 15 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
 rankatank wrote:
I can hear some "Money for Nothing" in this, too, the melodies in the verses are pretty similar.
 
Plus a XX chromosome Dylan on a GoFaster

Posted 15 years ago by hasben    [ Reply ]
Again I know why I'm listening to RP. First US2's Dansing Barefoor followed by Pattis Smith Glittern in Their Eyes. A selection only a humen being with profound musical knowledge could have made....::..

Posted 15 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
 boober wrote:
Patti's looking good on the album cover.
 
And hapattiness is a wrapped gun.
Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Love to hear Patti and David Byrne do a duet of a dysfunctional ditty.
Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
You GO Patti!!!!!!!

{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 16 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Turn it up to 11.
Posted 16 years ago by Roach    [ Reply ]
I can hear some "Money for Nothing" in this, too, the melodies in the verses are pretty similar.
Posted 16 years ago by rankatank    [ Reply ]
Hey Bill - after this play some Iggy.
Posted 16 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
If anything is "derivative" about Patti Smith...it's in how others "derive" from her....and have since the '70's. She's the original punk rocker...and has evolved into so much more.
Posted 16 years ago by joanie    [ Reply ]
When she's bad she's WICKED Patti Kicks it hard! Eagan wrote:
When she's good, she's very good.
Posted 17 years ago by Taraincognito    [ Reply ]
She can do no wrong. Never heard this one but I like it. I certainly cannot hear any Dire Straits "Money for Nothing." Might not be as rough as other Patti Smith, but "derivative?"
Posted 17 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]
Patti Smith
Posted 17 years ago by oppositelock    [ Reply ]
One of the greatest artists of my lifetime.
Posted 17 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
This is so derivative. I keep hearing snippets of Dire Straits' "Money for Nothing", amongst others. Disappointing effort from Patti.
Posted 17 years ago by esotericderek    [ Reply ]
After U2's lackluster version of Dancing Barefoot - Yay Patti!
Posted 17 years ago by folkalta    [ Reply ]
miamizsun wrote:
i really like this song.
very cool song.
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Eagan wrote:
When she's good, she's very good.
i really like this song.
Posted 17 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]
suddenchad wrote:
I bow to no one in my love for Patti, but it's a facile thing to simply say "Her old stuff is better." I think her work from 1996 on (when she made her most recent, sustained comeback) has a maturity that brings a new depth to her work and some of those older albums probably aren't as good as you remember. But if you are going to buy a recent one, get "Trampin'" from 2004. As good as anything she's done, in my opinion.
Well said, and I completely agree. I love Radio Ethiopia in way that can only be explained by the circumstances under which I first heard it; I think it's her best but I doubt I'll find anyone who'd agree...On the other hand, Horses is, was, and always will be great. Dream of Life, Gung Ho, and Trampin' are all excellent and, well, now I'm back to what suddenchad said at the top!
Posted 17 years ago by horseplayer    [ Reply ]
all that glitters all that glitters
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
boober wrote:
Patti's looking good on the album cover.
LOL!
Posted 17 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Patti's looking good on the album cover.
Posted 17 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
well, if I had to hear U2 sing patti, I'm glad to hear her now!
Posted 17 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
When she's good, she's very good.
Posted 18 years ago by Eagan    [ Reply ]
I bow to no one in my love for Patti, but it's a facile thing to simply say "Her old stuff is better." I think her work from 1996 on (when she made her most recent, sustained comeback) has a maturity that brings a new depth to her work and some of those older albums probably aren't as good as you remember. But if you are going to buy a recent one, get "Trampin'" from 2004. As good as anything she's done, in my opinion.
Posted 18 years ago by suddenchad    [ Reply ]
I hate to participate in the "reminds me of" and "sounds like" comments, however this song is sooo reminiscent of Lene Lovich somehow...in a good way - I like :)
Posted 18 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
Just to throw in my two cent's worth--her new CD, "Trampin" is excellent--the best thing she's done in years. Still good live, saw here a few years ago. Of course, her earlier work is fantastic. Rock on...
Posted 18 years ago by trforfun    [ Reply ]
she just played the final show at CBGB in NY, yesterday
Posted 18 years ago by Bruceg    [ Reply ]
RIP, CBGB!
Posted 18 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
mem_313 wrote:
Thanks Bill. I have not owned any Patti in so long. need to get this one!
Much better Patti than this album IMO--try early stuff like Horses, Radio Ethiopia, Easter, etc. Dream of Life is a later album I really dig. The rest of Gung Ho doesn't really sound much like this song if that helps...
Posted 18 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
Sounds as if she's trying to sing like Mark Knopfler, but with a higher voice, during the verse.
Posted 18 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
slowhand wrote:
Queen of rough rock!!!!!!!!!
With Mike Stipe I think...cool....
Posted 18 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
Queen of rough rock!!!!!!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
definitely not my cup of tea. She does tear it up pretty good tho
Posted 18 years ago by ndfan75    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill. I have not owned any Patti in so long. need to get this one!
Posted 18 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
Saw this coming, (Patti) fun playlist though, Bravo!
Posted 18 years ago by Lonestar    [ Reply ]
Almost godlike; speakers not good enough to tell. Kids know how to rock ssssssssssss
Posted 18 years ago by lokiwolf    [ Reply ]
TKTuttle wrote:
Never heard this until today. I like it.
Same here.
Posted 18 years ago by oppositelock    [ Reply ]
Never heard this until today. I like it.
Posted 18 years ago by TKTuttle    [ Reply ]
Peter Mulvey doing U2 U2 doing Patti Smith Patti Smith doing herself(?) Kewl set!
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Patti Smith is the ultimate "rock chick," even in these later years. This song grabs you and does not let go. Not bad for a woman in her fifties!!
Posted 20 years ago by natsthename    [ Reply ]
I saw Patti Smith at the Roskilde festival in Denmark last summer, when she had a spoken word show which was really just boring and incoherent IMHO. But she sure has made some good music. She had a 'real' concert too, but she spent half of it reading her poems. Too bad.
Posted 22 years ago by loveslave    [ Reply ]
Great song from an AMAZING cd (Gung Ho) --best stuff she\'s done since Horses, IMO.
Posted 22 years ago by tawanda    [ Reply ]
I have to agree with the good doctor... High energy song, one of her best IMHO.
Posted 22 years ago by kenmo    [ Reply ]