Mirror
Ben Evans-Parker Lyrics
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I’m thinking ‘bout myself and I don’t know if I am
If I am just a guy thinking ‘bout himself in silence, in silence
Looking right into the sunlight, don’t know where I’ve been
And I don’t wanna find out anything, I’m not even tryin‘
People always sayin’ life is sad
But they did not convince me, I don’t think they right it’s mad
I see nothing on the river, but I see that I don’t see
Looking into my mirror it’s empty
Seeing nothing but a mirror hanging
I am seeing nothing in the mirror
And the mirror may, will never fill up
Looking into my mirror it’s empty
Seeing nothing but a mirror hanging
I am seeing nothing in the mirror
And the mirror may, will never fill up
Yeah
Yeah
Oh
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Ooh, hmm, yeah, yeah, ooh
Empty mirror
Oh
In Ben Evans-Parker's song Mirror, the lyrics express a feeling of emptiness and uncertainty. The singer is questioning his own existence and purpose, wondering if he is just a selfish person who thinks only about himself. He seems to feel lost and disconnected from the world around him, as he doesn't know where he's been and doesn't want to find out. Despite this, he doesn't believe that life is inherently sad or that people are right to feel that way.
The central focus of the song is the mirror, which is described as empty and unfulfilling. Looking into the mirror, the singer sees nothing but his reflection and the mirror itself, which serves as a metaphor for his own life. It's unclear whether the singer wants to fill his life with something more meaningful or if he has given up and accepted the emptiness. The repetition of the phrase "the mirror may, will never fill up" suggests that the singer doesn't hold out hope for change or growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Thoughty? This is music
The musician is reflecting on the philosophical and introspective quality of his music.
I’m thinking ‘bout myself and I don’t know if I am
The musician is questioning his own identity and purpose in life.
If I am just a guy thinking ‘bout himself in silence, in silence
The musician wonders if he is simply a self-centered individual, lost in his own thoughts.
Looking right into the sunlight, don’t know where I’ve been
The musician feels lost and unsure about his path in life.
And I don’t wanna find out anything, I’m not even tryin‘
The musician is apathetic about discovering his purpose and is not making an effort to do so.
People always sayin’ life is sad
The musician is reflecting on the commonly held belief that life is bleak and depressing.
But they did not convince me, I don’t think they right it’s mad
The musician disagrees with this belief and thinks that life is actually crazy and unpredictable.
I see nothing on the river, but I see that I don’t see
The musician reflects on the transparency of the river and how his own thoughts are not as clear.
Want to go in front of my mirror, it’s icy, but I don’t freeze
The musician desires to look at his own reflection, even though it is cold and harsh.
Looking into my mirror it’s empty
The musician sees nothing within himself when he looks in the mirror.
Seeing nothing but a mirror hanging
The musician is only able to see the mirror itself, not any reflection within it.
I am seeing nothing in the mirror
The musician feels that he has no purpose or identity to see when he looks within himself.
And the mirror may, will never fill up
The musician realizes that he may never find meaning within himself or in life in general.
Empty mirror
The musician is left with a sense of emptiness when he reflects on his own identity and purpose in life.
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Written by: Maikel Jacinto Pedro
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