The central metaphor refers to breaking through the "glass ceiling" that limits women's progress. Platten noted that the song isn't just about shattering that barrier but about having the strength to "dance on the broken glass" that remains.
The track moved away from her traditional piano-driven ballads toward a "tropical pop" and "dancehall-lite" sound. Rachel Platten - Broken Glass
Rachel Platten's released in August 2017 as the lead single from her album Waves , is a high-energy pop anthem focused on female empowerment and resilience. Written in the wake of her massive success with "Fight Song," it was intended to be a more modern, dance-influenced departure from her previous adult-contemporary sound. Lyrical Meaning and Inspiration The central metaphor refers to breaking through the
The track also addresses Platten’s own persistence in the music industry, where she was frequently told she would never succeed. Production and Sound Rachel Platten's released in August 2017 as the