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The Glass Prison
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Analysis of Chosen Prose Lyrics:- The Glass Prison The Glass Prison deals with alcoholism and the way to get rid of the addiction; alone in the first moment, then through the support of Alcoholics Anonymous. The lyrics are dedicated to "Bill W and his friends". Bill Wilson is co-founder of AA, an organization that recovers alcoholics through religion and a 12-step program, which must be followed strictly for complete recovery. The "Glass Prison" is a metaphor for the bottle of an alcoholic beverage, which "locks" the alcoholic inside the addiction. The song has a strong religious tone, based on the AA method of recovering alcoholics through the Bible and its messages. Some passages of the Bible, as well as references to famous quotes, are spread throughout the song. The 3 parts in which the song is divided sum up the stages of recovery: Reflection, Restoration and Revelation. These are the 3 major...
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