The lyrics were inspired by a night out in an Auckland gay club where a stranger dumped a bottle of glitter over BENEE's head. Musical Composition
"Glitter" is a breakthrough alternative pop track by New Zealand artist , originally released on June 28, 2019, as part of her debut EP, FIRE ON MARZZ . The song gained massive popularity after going viral on TikTok in late 2019. Song Overview Tempo: 117 BPM. Key: G Major. Duration: 3:03. BENEE - Glitter (Audio)
Starts with an a cappella vocal anacrusis (lead-in) before the guitar and bass enter. The lyrics were inspired by a night out
A two-chord pattern alternates between the tonic (G) and subdominant (C). The bass plays root notes on downbeats while the guitar plays on upbeats with heavy spring reverb. Song Overview Tempo: 117 BPM
The track features a shimmering, minimalist production style:
For guitarists and pianists, the song primarily uses these four chords: G Major and C Major (or CMaj7). Pre-Chorus: Bm and Am. Guitar Voicings (Standard Tuning): G: 3-5-5-4-3-3 (Barre) or 3-x-0-0-0-3 C: x-3-2-0-1-0 Bm: x-2-4-4-3-2 Am: x-0-2-2-1-0 Official Media & Resources BENEE - Glitter (Official Audio)
As the song evolves, additional layers are added, including a tambourine in the second verse and vocal harmonies in the third. Chords and Playing Guide