Imperia has released 4 albums: The Ancient Dance of Qetesh (2004), The Queen of Light (2007), Secret Passion (2011) and Tears of Silence (2015).
Line up:
Helena Iren Michaelsen - Vocals and choirs
Steve Wolz - Drums
John Stam - Guitars
Gerry Verstreken - Bass
Jan "Örkki" Yrlund- Guitars
Audun Gronnestad - Orchestrations
In 2005 Helena started a new band: Angel.
Mirror
Imperia Lyrics
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Mirror, mirror, do I see me or just a shade?
Mirror, mirror, will you please answer me?
Mirror, mirror, where is the beauty in the world?
The birds in the open sky
So free out there
Outside the window
My prince on a black horse, coming to save me
A daydream so real
Mirror, mirror, another painting than yesterday
Mirror, mirror, why did the colors fade away?
The birds in the open sky
So free out there
Outside the window
My prince on a black horse, coming to save me
A daydream so real
I'm scared to look in the mirror
Cause my eyes are dead on a pale face
That can't be me!
Please don't let that be what have become of me
Mirror, mirror, walls coming close and closer
Mirror, mirror, cannot breathe, cannot see
Mirror, mirror, cannot breathe, cannot see
My prince on a black horse, coming to save me
A daydream so real
In the silence my heart beat fills the room
Makes the sadness speak
Mirror, mirror
The lyrics to Imperia's song "Mirror" are focused on the theme of self-reflection and self-doubt. The singer addresses the mirror, asking it where the beauty in the world is, and questions whether what they see in the reflection is truly themselves or just a shadow. The imagery in the song is dreamlike, as the singer describes watching birds in the sky and dreaming of a prince on a black horse coming to save them. However, this dreamworld is juxtaposed with the bleak reality of the singer's own reflection, which they describe as dead and pale. As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly panicked, feeling as though the walls are closing in and they cannot breathe or see.
The central message of the song is one of insecurity and uncertainty. The singer is grappling with their own identity and struggling to reconcile the idealized version of themselves they see in their dreams with the flawed reality they see in the mirror. The use of the fairy tale imagery of a prince on a black horse highlights this disconnect between fantasy and reality. The repeated refrain of "Mirror, mirror" further underscores the focus on self-examination.
Overall, "Mirror" is a poignant exploration of the difficulties of self-acceptance and the struggle to reconcile idealized visions of oneself with the reality of the self.
Line by Line Meaning
Mirror, mirror, where is the beauty in the world?
Questioning the presence of beauty in the world and searching for it through the lens of a mirror.
Mirror, mirror, do I see me or just a shade?
Doubting one's own self-image and whether it truly reflects who they are or just a superficial image.
Mirror, mirror, will you please answer me?
Asking the mirror to reveal the truth and provide clarity about one's self-image.
The birds in the open sky
So free out there
Outside the window
Observing the freedom of birds flying outside the window and feeling trapped inside, yearning for escape.
My prince on a black horse, coming to save me
A daydream so real
Fantasizing about being rescued from a difficult situation by a heroic figure, creating a vivid daydream.
Mirror, mirror, another painting than yesterday
Mirror, mirror, why did the colors fade away?
Noticing changes in one's appearance over time and questioning why the vibrancy and color of youth fades with age.
I'm scared to look in the mirror
Cause my eyes are dead on a pale face
That can't be me!
Please don't let that be what have become of me
Expressing fear and unease about confronting one's true self-image, fearing that it may reveal a lifeless, unrecognizable version of oneself.
Mirror, mirror, walls coming close and closer
Mirror, mirror, cannot breathe, cannot see
Mirror, mirror, cannot breathe, cannot see
Feeling trapped and suffocated by the pressure of societal beauty standards and expectations, causing an inability to recognize one's true self-image.
In the silence my heart beat fills the room
Makes the sadness speak
Feeling a deep sense of sadness and heartbreak, which becomes amplified in moments of solitude and silence.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: NILADRI KUMAR, TALVIN SINGH
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