The track features a shimmering, minimalist production style:
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 BENEE - Glitter (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 A two-chord pattern alternates between the tonic (G)
Starts with an a cappella vocal anacrusis (lead-in) before the guitar and bass enter. Pre-Chorus: Bm and Am
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.
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)