Since Polish band Bokka formed a year ago, the trio has intentionally kept … Read Full Bio ↴Since Polish band Bokka formed a year ago, the trio has intentionally kept their personal identities completely veiled, from opting out of their own music video to posting no press photos and leaving even their names off any profile or website they've published. With their first single "Town of Strangers"—off BOKKA's forthcoming, self-titled debut album out November 21 via Nextpop Songwriters and Parlophone Poland—they create the same kind of intentional, almost cinematic mystery musically, but with the most intimate tools: the song's percussion is entirely assembled with looped samples of convenient household objects like tissue boxes, glasses and half-full water bottles. Recorded on a tablet in one sitting, "Strangers" echoes with a looming, narrative urgency, its clock ticking ominously as its protagonist explores urban isolation, survival, memory and identity.

The Mirror
BOKKA Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

in a room
it was dark
but then the light came
I lost my everything
but it made me who I am
now I see golden fields
and I can feel it again
the taste is still sour

I try to forget it all

but the sounds just keep coming out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of BOKKA's song The Mirror convey messages about change, transformation, and growth. The first few lines indicate that the singer starts in the dark but is eventually exposed to light that somehow causes them to lose everything they held dear. However, this loss leads to self-discovery and self-realization, as the singer can see golden fields and feel alive again. The sour taste and the sounds that keep coming out suggest that although the transformation was necessary, it was not easy, and some scars might never go away.

The song's overall message resonates with many people who have experienced major life changes, such as losing a job, a loved one, or going through a major breakup. It shows that even though going through tough times can be difficult, it can also lead to personal growth and self-discovery.

One possible interpretation is that the "dark room" represents a place of comfort or complacency, and the "light" represents change and transformation. Sometimes, we resist change because it is uncomfortable or unknown, but going through it might be necessary to move forward in life. The singer's transformation might cause them to feel like they have lost everything at first, but ultimately they learn to embrace and enjoy life again.

Line by Line Meaning

in a room
I was confined to a space

it was dark
The room was lacking light

but then the light came
I found illumination

I lost my everything
I suffered a great loss

but it made me who I am
I was shaped by the experience

now I see golden fields
I perceive beauty and abundance

and I can feel it again
I am able to experience positive emotions

the taste is still sour
There is still a negative aftertaste

I try to forget it all
I attempt to erase the memories

but the sounds just keep coming out
The memories persist and affect me

Contributed by Aiden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.