Mirrors
Bear Lyrics


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I realise what I am
When I am looking in the mirror
I realise what I can
The mirror of your eyes
(no!)
I didn’t expect for you
to come back for more
So I thought I’d let you know
what was on my mind:

You shut me down when I was talking
Gave me a crumb and didn’t buy me a drink
You fell asleep in your Star Wars onesie
Insulted me and told me that I’m crazy

No, no, no, no (no, no)
It’s not gonna flow (no)
So go, go, go, go (no, no, no)
Go back and look in the mirror!

So do you see what I see (no, no)
When you are looking in the mirror?
Too busy criticising me (no, no)
To go and see yourself (no)
I didn’t expect for you
To come back for more (no, no)
So that you could let me know
What was on your mind:


You are insane, you’re rebounding
You’ve got issues and you’re projecting onto me
You’re very cold, you don’t show feelings
You got offended and walked out like a baby

No, no, no, no (no, no)
It’s not gonna flow (no)
So go, go, go, go (no, no)
Now I gotta go (no)
Oh, no, no, no, no (no, no)
It’s not gonna flow (no)
So go, go, go, go (no, no, no)
Go back and look in the mirror!
No, no, no, no …
So no, no, no, no (no, no)
It’s not gonna flow (no)
Go, go, go, go (no, no)
Yeah you gotta go (no)
Oh no, no, no, no (no, no)
It’s not gonna flow (no)




So go, go, go, go (no, no, no)
Go back and look in the mirror!

Overall Meaning

The song "Mirrors" by Bear is a dark and intense portrayal of the drug-fueled party scene. The first few lines of the song depict a party where cocaine is readily available and people are unable to control their urges. The lyrics "They got a mirror full of 'caine in the bathroom, because nobody here knows when to stop" highlights the reckless nature of the partygoers. The singer talks about how people are just making out with the doors unlocked, indicating that they are carelessly engaging in sexual acts without any inhibitions.


As the song progresses, the scene shifts to the atrium where the music is slowing down and the party is thinning out. The singer talks about how a couple is fixing each other's appearance before leaving the party. The lyrics "She whispers, you get what you pay for. We could cost a lot. You get what you pay for. And we do it for the taste of a good high. We do it for the sake of a hot night" indicate how the couple is willing to pay the price for their indulgences.


The song then shifts to a man sitting on a couch in a blue room surrounded by stoned people. The singer talks about a woman who sits beside him without any hint of shame. The lyrics "She signals, you get what you pay for. And we could play a lot. You get what you pay for. But you do it for the taste of a good high. You do it for the sake of a hot night" indicate how this woman is using her sexuality to manipulate the man for her own pleasure.


Overall, "Mirrors" is a dark and intense song that provides a window into the dangers of drug-fueled party scenes. From the recklessness to the manipulations, the song has a deep and powerful meaning that emphasizes the impact of these behaviors on individuals and society as a whole.


Line by Line Meaning

They got a mirror full of 'caine in the bathroom
There is a mirror in the bathroom that is full of cocaine.


Because nobody here knows when to stop
The people at this party are known for not knowing when to stop, hence the drug use.


For now we're just making out with the door unlocked
The people are too caught up in the moment to bother with locking the door.


Back in the atrium the music's slowing down
The music in the main room is starting to slow down.


The party's thinning out for the late crowd
The people that stay late are the ones that are left at the party.


Fixes her lipstick, fixes his belt
The people are getting ready to leave and are fixing their appearance.


The coast is clear as he walks out
The person leaves without being seen.


She whispers, you get what you pay for
The woman is saying that they paid for drugs, so they should enjoy it.


We could cost a lot.
The drugs they bought were expensive.


And we do it for the taste of a good high
They are using drugs for the feeling they give.


We do it for the sake of a hot night
They are using drugs to enhance their experience at the party.


The man on the couch in the blue room
There is a man sitting on a couch in a room that is colored blue.


With everyone stoned and talking at once
The people in the room are high on drugs and talking all at once.


With no thought to where they've been
The people at the party are not paying attention to where they are or what they are doing.


What they could've done
The people are not considering what they could do instead of doing drugs.


She sits down beside him
The woman sits next to the man on the couch.


Without a hint of shame
The woman has no shame in using drugs.


Because every thing's the same in it's own way
The woman is using drugs to escape reality.


Kisses her man's cheek
The woman kisses her partner on the cheek.


Her hunter eyes lock on her prey
The woman has a predatory gaze and is focused on her partner.


She signals, you get what you pay for
The woman signals to her partner that they should enjoy the drugs they bought.


And we could play a lot
They could use more drugs if they wanted to.


But you do it for the taste of a good high
They are enjoying the feeling the drugs are giving them.


You do it for the sake of a hot night
Using drugs is making their experience at the party more enjoyable.


She senses the mirror in him
The woman can see her own reflection in her partner's eyes.


For one irresistible kiss
They share an irresistible kiss.


And the lie that she hangs on his neck
The woman puts a chain around the man's neck like a symbol of their shared lies.


Like a sliver chain to her whim
The chain is a symbol of her control over the man.


Pull him into the mirror
The woman pulls the man towards the mirror filled with cocaine.


There's a mirror full of 'caine in the bathroom
There is still cocaine in the bathroom.


And their hands along the rail
The people are holding the railing while using the drugs.


Seems he hangs out here a lot
The man is a regular user of the drugs at this party.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Misha Bear, David Herzog

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Comments from YouTube:

Mark Sauck

I love the way they keep looking behind the mirror for the bear that’s facing them.

chairmanofrussia

Nah, he’s wondering about the boundaries of the reflection

Dan Franco

@chairmanofrussia that seems hilariously accurate
The way this bear just keeps analyzing the edge like it’s trying to discover something

123TauruZ321

Love? Them? Dumb comment.

Invis

@123TauruZ321 Wha?

123TauruZ321

@Invis The bear landed on it's neck. I highly doubt it's "okay".

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Jo W.

Very interesting to see him working out what was happening. You could almost see the cog wheels in his brain turning! Definitely smarter than the average bear!

Rich Sackett

So about three times smarter than humans.

Dagger 323

@Rich Sackettthree times smarter than you*

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Made in Ireland

He's smarter than the average bear 🐻.

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