One of Ronnie Lane’s best compositions, the song describes the seeming power dynamic between a lover and his partner and how one’s happiness and security (glad) comes at the expense of the other’s sense of well being (sorry), and how only one can truly be up in the relationship.
[Verse 1]
Thank you kindly for thinking of me
If I'm not smiling I'm just thinking
[Verse 2]
Glad and sorry, happy or sad
When all is done and spoken
You're up or I'm down
[Chorus]
Can you show me a dream?
Can you show me one that's better than mine?
Can you stand it in the cold light of day?
Neither can I
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
Can you show me a dream?
Can you show me one that's better than mine?
Can you stand it in the cold light of day?
Neither can I
Glad and Sorry was written by Ronnie Lane.
Glad and Sorry was produced by Glyn Johns.