BarlowGirl's Philosophy
The band has gained a following with their "Anti-Conformity" message of "Don't be conformed, be Transformed" from Romans 12:1-2. Besides believing in abstinence and modesty, the band has also taken a stand on not dating, but their main message remains that people should look to God for love and security, and he will bring everything else into our lives. Very simply, trust God. They encourage people to trust the unseen. Just because you can't see God doesn't mean He isn't there!
Self Titled Debut Album
BarlowGirl instantly hit the spotlight in 2004 with their acclaimed self-titled debut album, coupled with the success of its first single, Never Alone. The longest running No. 1 song in 2004 on R&R’s CHR and CRW Rock charts, Never Alone was named "Song of the Year" on each of these charts. The CD has sold over 250,000 units (as of April 2005) and featured the singles Never Alone and Mirror which both garnered much airplay on Christian radio stations. These number one songs earned the trio four 2005 GMA (Gospel Music Association) awards (formerly the Dove Award) award nominations, including the prestigious Best New Artist award, Best Rock Song and Rock Album. The trio was the best selling new Christian artist of 2004. BarlowGirl received a 2006 GMA award nomination for Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year for Mirror.
Another Journal Entry
Their second album, Another Journal Entry, was released on September 27, 2005. The first single from the album, Let Go, had already begun receiving airplay on Christian radio stations. Their next single from this album, I Need You to Love Me, has also received recent some airplay on some Christian radio stations after the album's debut. The album debuted at #3 on Soundscan's Christian album chart, and, as of Oct. 10, is at 85 on Billboards Top 200 Current Albums chart. The trio was nominated for three additional 2006 GMA (Gospel Music Association) awards: Group of the Year, Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year, and and Rock Recorded Song of the Year for Let Go.
Mirror Mirror
BarlowGirl Lyrics
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'Cause Mirror you've always told me who I am
I'm finding it's not easy to be perfect
So sorry, you wont define me
Sorry, you don't own me
Who are you to tell me
That I'm less than what I should be?
I don't need to listen
To the list of things I should do
I wont try, I wont try
You don't define me, You don't define me
Mirror I am seeing a new reflection
I'm looking into the eyes of He who made me
To Him I have beauty beyond compare
I know He defines me
Who are you to tell me
That I'm less than what I should be?
Who are you? Who are you?
I don't need to listen
To the list of things I should do
I wont try, I wont try
You don't define me, You don't define me
The song "Mirror Mirror" by BarlowGirl is a powerful message about self-acceptance and rejecting societal pressures to fit into a certain mold. The lyrics begin addressing a mirror, which is a commonly used symbol in literature and music to represent self-reflection and self-judgment. The singer questions the mirror's power to define her and control her self-worth. She asserts that the mirror has always told her who she is and that she is realizing that it's not easy to be perfect.
The singer then speaks directly to the mirror, telling it that it won't define her and it doesn't own her. This is a clear statement of self-empowerment and an act of rejecting societal pressures to conform. She questions the authority of the mirror, asking who it is to tell her that she's less than what she should be. The singer then rejects any guidance or advice the mirror may offer and asserts that the mirror doesn't define her.
The song takes a turn in the latter half of the chorus, as the singer describes seeing a new reflection in the eyes of God, who made her. This is a reference to the Christian belief that humans are made in God's image and that their true worth and beauty come from their relationship with God. The singer asserts that she knows that God defines her and not the mirror or any external force.
Overall, "Mirror Mirror" is a powerful message about rejecting societal pressures and accepting oneself for who they are. The use of the mirror as a symbol of self-reflection and self-judgment is effective in conveying this message, as is the shift to God as the true defining force in the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Mirror, mirror on the wall, have I got it?
Asking if the mirror perceives her as perfect.
'Cause Mirror you've always told me who I am
Acknowledging how the mirror has influenced her self-perception.
I'm finding it's not easy to be perfect
Realizing that perfection is unattainable.
So sorry, you wont define me
Apologizing for not letting the mirror dictate her self-worth.
Sorry, you don't own me
Apologizing for not letting the mirror control her life.
Who are you to tell me That I'm less than what I should be?
Questioning the authority of the mirror to judge her worth.
Who are you? Who are you?
Repeating the question to emphasize the invalidity of the mirror's judgment.
I don't need to listen To the list of things I should do
Rejecting the idea that the mirror knows what she needs to do to be perfect.
I wont try, I wont try
Declaring her decision to stop trying to achieve perfection based on the mirror's standards.
You don't define me, You don't define me
Asserting that the mirror does not control her identity.
Mirror I am seeing a new reflection
Expressing a change in perspective towards the mirror and herself.
I'm looking into the eyes of He who made me
Shifting her focus from the mirror to God as the one who defines her worth.
To Him I have beauty beyond compare
Recognizing that her value comes from the way God sees her, not the way she looks in the mirror.
I know He defines me
Affirming that her worth comes from God, not the mirror or anyone else.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: NILADRI KUMAR, TALVIN SINGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jetta Ciffe
You're not fat. You are not ugly. Even if you happen to be overweight (and unless a doctor has said so, you aren't) you are gorgeous. God made you the way you need to be. He has a purpose for you and he created you for it. You have so much worth and beauty, both inside and out. Don't let the mirror or any other human define you. God gives you your worth and no one else has the right to try. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL.
Loch Ness Lo
I love this song. It always reminds me that God thinks that we are all beautiful no matter what we look like. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks of you. Know that you are beautiful even when no one else thinks so.
ObsidianStorm2009
Used to listen to this all the time when I was bulimic. Years later and I still get a pang of emotion listening to it. It can mean so many different things and help so many different people. Amazing lyrics!!
LoveJudithEllenLight
Dealing with Anorexia for the past year, I scream this song out at the top of my lungs, on the floor, crying the whole time. It's a healing process.
RollingSymphony
This song brings back a lot of memories..helped a lot going through the teenage years. I like the tone of righteous indignation in it..Life is so much more than a reflection in the mirror
Brittney Thomas
This is a touching ... encouraging spirit lifting song!! God loves us all!!
Jenna Taylor
This song is the perfect theme for any girl going through any type of depression, insecruity, eating disorder, etc. This song is a constant reminder that I am beautiful in God's eyes. :) I am going to convince my youth minister to do this song for a human video. <3
Jennie Banach
This song is great. It has such a strong message!
Jetta Ciffe
I sang this song at my church a couple months ago. It means to much to me. I have learned to stop focusing so much on my appearance and to stop worrying when my hair, my clothes, or my makeup aren't perfect. That's not what defines me. It's fun to look nice or play around with my appearance but if I don't look like a supermodel why fret? God defines me and I don't need to listen to the world or my mirror to know how much I am worth. I won't let anyone else tell me what to be.
theflutesinger98
Omg someone teased me today and this made me feel so much better! Thank god for BarlowGirl!