Mirror
Alien Lyrics


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I can't stop wondering why
No matter how hard I try
Questions invade my sleep
Every night you image haunts me

Always in my memories
You're the reflection of me
Wanting so bad to fly
So close to the sun - we came undone

All the pain finally claimed you
And escape was your last move
And in losing you
I lost myself

But I know there's a place
And of this I am sure
We will finally face
The mirror

I try to get on with life
I tell myself I'll be alright
But I'm so afraid
Of what may await

Cause the image is clear
And I know what I fear
We were so close
That I can never let go

Still I know there's a place
And of this I am sure
We will finally face
The mirror

The I look deep inside me
Pass the emptiness there
Though you're gone from me
Your spirit is near

Now I know there's a place
And of this I am sure




We will finally face
The mirror

Overall Meaning

The song "Mirror" by Alien is a poignant exploration of loss, grief, and the search for meaning in the midst of pain. The opening lines reveal the singer's intense struggle to come to terms with the loss of someone they loved. The haunting image of their loved one invades their sleep every night, leaving them questioning everything they thought they knew.


As the song progresses, we learn that the loved one was not only a source of joy and happiness, but also a reflection of the singer. Together, they were reaching towards something greater, something that felt like flying towards the sun. But tragically, they were unable to reach it, and the loved one eventually succumbed to pain and chose to escape.


The singer is left to pick up the pieces of their shattered heart, attempting to move forward while simultaneously avoiding the pain that inevitably lies ahead. Yet throughout it all, the singer holds onto a glimmer of hope - that one day they will be able to face their pain head on, and find a way to see themselves clearly once more.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't stop wondering why
I am constantly questioning and contemplating the reason behind your absence


No matter how hard I try
Despite my efforts to move on and forget, thoughts of you persist


Questions invade my sleep
My subconscious is troubled by unresolved inquiries about my loss


Every night your image haunts me
Each evening, your presence lingers in my mind, conjuring vivid memories of us


Always in my memories
Your essence remains a permanent fixture within my recollections


You're the reflection of me
Your absence has revealed to me important truths about myself that I may have never realized without you


Wanting so bad to fly
I yearn for the freedom and uninhibited spirit that we shared together


So close to the sun - we came undone
In chasing our ambitions and desires to their extreme, we ultimately were led to our separation and loss


All the pain finally claimed you
Your struggles and difficulties eventually became too defining a part of you, leading to your departure


And escape was your last move
You sought release from the pain and struggles of life by leaving this world


And in losing you
As a result of your departure


I lost myself
I felt lost and uncertain without you, as you were a significant part of my identity


But I know there's a place
Despite my pain and uncertainty, I believe there is a future and hope beyond our separation


And of this I am sure
I have confidence in this belief


We will finally face
We will eventually confront our separation and its impact on us


The mirror
The truth about ourselves and our relationship, and the healing that comes with acknowledging it


I try to get on with life
I attempt to move forward with life despite the pain and loss I feel


I tell myself I'll be alright
I reassure myself that things will eventually be okay


But I'm so afraid
Despite my efforts to stay positive, I am still gripped by fear and anxiety over the future


Of what may await
I am uncertain and fearful of what the future has in store for me


Cause the image is clear
I am haunted by vivid memories and images of our time together


And I know what I fear
I am aware of what provokes my anxieties and doubts


We were so close
Our relationship was intense and deeply-committed


That I can never let go
Your absence continues to be a defining part of me, and I struggle to fully move on


Still I know there's a place
Despite my continuing struggles, I remain hopeful for the future


And of this I am sure
I am confident and certain of this future


We will finally face
We will eventually confront our loss and its impact on us


The mirror
The truth about ourselves and our relationship, and the healing that comes with acknowledging it


Then I look deep inside me
I engage in introspection and deep self-examination


Past the emptiness there
I explore the negative emotions and feelings of loss and emptiness within me


Though you're gone from me
Despite your absence and our separation


Your spirit is near
I am comforted by the idea that you are still with me in some way, even if not physically


Now I know there's a place
Through my reflections and self-examination, I have discovered the possibility of a future that includes healing and contentment


And of this I am sure
I remain confident in this future


We will finally face
We will eventually confront our loss and find acceptance and healing


The mirror
The truth about ourselves and our relationship, and the healing that comes with acknowledging it




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