Glass & Steel: the new single from Plastic Ocean

"Glass & Steel" was conceived as a reflection on the dynamics of contemporary society, exploring the contrast between the visible grandeur of human achievements and the hidden fragility of the very structures that surround us. Through the symbolic use of towers built from glass and steel—the tall, phallic buildings of capitalist society—we, Disease Illusion, critique humanity’s tendency to seek refuge in an illusory material security, distancing itself from the harsh realities of inequality and suffering that plague our world.

The core message of the song focuses on the urgent need to recognize and confront the consequences of our alienation and voluntary isolation. Oscillating between hope and despair, we envision a—perhaps utopian—collective awakening, a reevaluation of our priorities, and a renewed sense of shared responsibility toward social injustices.

It is, therefore, an invitation to look beyond the gleaming façades of modernity, to acknowledge the intrinsic value of humanity and the environment that surrounds us, overcoming our individual apathy, the pursuit of superficial solutions, or the search for scapegoats. The song emphasizes the urgency of action, highlighting how the time at our disposal is limited and how the choices we make today will shape the world of tomorrow.

In summary, "Glass & Steel" offers a profound reflection on the essence of the human condition in the 21st century, exposing the contradictions of a civilization that, despite its technological and material advancements, still faces fundamental issues of equity, connection, and survival.