The Mirror
Best & Blues Power Lyrics
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When I saw your ghost
You said hello, and it's been so long
You've come too far
To be chasing ghosts
Still in the day, I think of you
But baby please, let me be
I dream of you in the dead of night
The nights with you oh the nights with you
Slowly passing by
And now the sun begins to rise
I feel your heart, it makes me right
You and I driving old 69
Going fast but the night is still
Driving round that Friday night
You said you loved me and it felt alright
Daylight breaks our night
And the sun begins to rise
I get a feeling deep inside
You haunt me so, right to my bones
But I can't change, no, no
Destined now
To chase your ghost
I'm feeling stuck
Toes in the mud
But pollen's growing
In my soul breathe it out
From my soul
And now the fire cracks
And timber turns
But why are my bones
Going cold
The logs burn low I'm
Tossing and turning
I think that I'm burning
My mind turns to stone
My legs start to grow
Steel in my lungs
I'm breathing slow
Thinking of the mountain
My sheets wrap me tight
That day I left
It felt so wrong
In my mind of stone
But my body grew
The timber turned
The spark had fallen
And the fire burned
Happiness is on this road
Happiness is on this road
But my body grew
The timber turned
The spark had fallen
And the fire burned
Happiness is on this road
Happiness is on this road
Feeling light like that lilac breeze
Had this feeling on a summer's eve
Maybe I'll leave this town
Burn my life right to the ground
Ashes carried in that slow lake wake
What does it mean
Are you with me
Yet I don't mind in that lilac breeze
Every mistake is gasoline
Pour it on that sand-dry tree
I've got a match I'll strike it now
Burn it all
For that lilac breeze
The lyrics to Best & Blues Power's song "The Mirror" depict a journey of longing and reflection. The song opens with the singer driving down the coast and encountering the ghost of someone from their past. The ghost greets them, indicating that it has been a long time since they last saw each other. The singer acknowledges that they have come too far in life to still be chasing after these ghosts, but they still think of this person during the day.
In the dead of night, when the moon is full and they feel light, the singer dreams of their time together. They reminisce about the nights spent with this person, slowly passing by. As the sun begins to rise, the singer mentions feeling their heart, which brings them comfort and a sense of being right. They recall driving together in an old '69 car, going fast through the night that still feels calm.
During their Friday night drives, the person professed their love, and it felt alright for them. However, as daylight breaks and the sun rises, the singer experiences a feeling deep inside, as if this person haunts them to their core. They express the struggle of being unable to change their current state, acknowledging that they are now destined to chase after this ghost.
The second half of the song brings forth a different perspective. The singer describes a scene where they feel stuck, as if their feet are stuck in mud. Despite this, they mention that something is growing in their soul, like pollens, implying a sense of renewal. As the fire crackles and the wood turns to ash, the singer wonders why their bones feel cold. This imagery suggests a conflict between emotional warmth and a physical or psychological coldness.
The lyrics further explore the singer's thoughts and feelings, referencing a mountain and their departure from a certain place, which felt wrong. They reflect on the growth and transformation of their body and mind. The fire burns as a symbol of both destruction and potential rebirth. Despite the turmoil, there is a mention of happiness being on the road they are traveling.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics become more abstract. The singer describes feeling light like a lilac breeze and having a particular feeling on a summer's eve. They contemplate leaving their town and burning their life down to the ground, as if to start anew. The metaphor of mistakes being gasoline suggests the potential for change and using past errors to fuel their transformation. Finally, the singer proclaims their readiness to burn everything for that lilac breeze, implying a desire for liberation and a fresh beginning.
Line by Line Meaning
I was driving down the coast
I was on a journey along the coastline
When I saw your ghost
When I saw the memory of you
You said hello, and it's been so long
You greeted me, after a significant amount of time has passed
You've come too far
You've made significant progress
To be chasing ghosts
To be pursuing something that no longer exists
Still in the day, I think of you
Even during daytime, I can't help but think of you
But baby please, let me be
Please allow me some space and freedom
I dream of you in the dead of night
I envision you in the darkest hours
When the moon is full and I'm feeling light
During a full moon when I feel carefree and weightless
The nights with you oh the nights with you
The moments spent with you, particularly during the nights
Slowly passing by
Gradually fading away
And now the sun begins to rise
And now a new day is starting
I feel your heart, it makes me right
I sense the emotional connection, it brings me comfort
You and I driving old 69
You and I traveling together in an old '69 vehicle
Going fast but the night is still
Moving rapidly, yet the atmosphere is calm
Driving round that Friday night
Cruising around on a Friday evening
You said you loved me and it felt alright
You expressed love for me, and it brought a sense of contentment
Daylight breaks our night
The arrival of daylight interrupts our nighttime experience
I get a feeling deep inside
A profound emotion arises within me
You haunt me so, right to my bones
Your presence lingers within me, affecting me deeply
But I can't change, no, no
But I am unable to alter my current state or situation
Destined now
Now, it is predetermined
To chase your ghost
To pursue the memory of you
I'm feeling stuck
I feel trapped or immobilized
Toes in the mud
Feet immersed in a difficult or challenging situation
But pollen's growing
Yet, there is something blossoming or developing
In my soul breathe it out
In my inner being, I exhale and release
From my soul
From the depths of my being
And now the fire cracks
And now the fire begins to make cracking sounds
And timber turns
And the wood gradually transforms
But why are my bones
But I wonder why my bones
Going cold
Are becoming cold
The logs burn low I'm
The logs are burning low, and I am
Tossing and turning
Restlessly moving and shifting
I think that I'm burning
I believe that I am on fire
My mind turns to stone
My thoughts become hardened and unresponsive
My legs start to grow
My legs begin to elongate or expand
Steel in my lungs
A strong and unyielding feeling in my chest
I'm breathing slow
I am taking slow and deliberate breaths
Thinking of the mountain
Contemplating about the mountain
My sheets wrap me tight
My bed sheets envelop me snugly
That day I left
The day I departed
It felt so wrong
It felt incredibly incorrect or mistaken
In my mind of stone
In my hardened or rigid mindset
But my body grew
However, my physical self enlarged or developed
The timber turned
The wood transformed
The spark had fallen
The ignition or source of inspiration had diminished
And the fire burned
And the fire continued to consume
Happiness is on this road
Joy exists on this path
Feeling light like that lilac breeze
Sensing a buoyant sensation, resembling the gentle wind carrying the fragrance of lilacs
Had this feeling on a summer's eve
Experienced this emotion on a summer evening
Maybe I'll leave this town
Perhaps I will depart from this place
Burn my life right to the ground
Destroy my existence completely
Ashes carried in that slow lake wake
Remains dispersed in the gentle ripples of a calm lake
What does it mean
What is its significance or interpretation
Are you with me
Are you accompanying me
Yet I don't mind in that lilac breeze
However, I do not object in that delightful breeze scented with lilacs
Every mistake is gasoline
Each error serves as fuel
Pour it on that sand-dry tree
Direct it towards the parched tree
I've got a match I'll strike it now
I possess a match and will ignite it at this moment
Burn it all
Consume everything with fire
For that lilac breeze
Because of that delightful wind carrying the scent of lilacs
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Abby Edwards, Augie Richter, Chase Williams, Josh Peterson, Sam Hunt
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Jeff Criswell
this guy's catalog is so deep and varied - this is a rare gem that is under the radar
Abdelaziz Adrif
Un musicien de grand talent, merci Mr Éric Clapton pour tous ces morceaux que nous écoutons depuis des années. Que Dieu vous garde et merci encore.
Michel Lafont
The most fantastic music i have never heard before Eric is so talented !!!!!
James McNamara
I used to crank this up and dance around the house with my older daughter, then a toddler now a 32 year old. She just had a baby. A granddaughter! I think I will crank it up again! God bless Eric and Leon!
Noelia Rivas
I love the album cover!!!! Indeed Clapton is GOd! It heals my hurted soul!!!!
Jamie Warrior Warlord McCallum
kick ass underrated gem from eric clapton on guitar and leon russell on piano damm magic.
Myriam Elie
This is one of my all time favorite from Eric,
Jamie Warrior Warlord McCallum
classic track from guitar master eric clapton. the feels of this is magic. with leon russel on piano pure cool.
David López
What more to say¡¡¡ That guitar is on fire....Clapton is God of Gods. 🎸🎸🇵🇪
Людмила Васильева
Зажигательно!!!