In a Mirror
Born Ruffians Lyrics

You sure look pretty
The singer finds the subject physically attractive.

I wish I had a song for you
The singer wishes he could create something beautiful and emotional for the subject.

So they were wasted in 002
Referring to the time period of the early 2000s, where the singer and subject's experiences were likely overshadowed by alcohol and drug use.

In a mirror I can see her walking sideways
The artist observes the subject's movement in reflection, indicating his own self-interest in her actions.

Walking my way
The subject's movement is directed toward the artist.

Keeping time on her thigh
The subject is tapping or drumming on her thigh in rhythm to the music, signaling her connection to the environment.

Think she's mine but I'm still high
The singer is unsure of whether or not he has the subject's attention, and is using drugs to cope with this uncertainty.

& We're both thinking how we're not here
Both the artist and subject are feeling detached from their surroundings, possibly due to their drug use.

A gracious host, we feel like ghosts
The artist and subject are trying to interact with their environment, but feel like they are not truly present, as if they are ghosts.

We think too much and disappear
The artist and subject are easily distracted and lose their sense of presence in the moment.

Don't think like most
The singer and subject's thought patterns and behaviors are different from societal norms.

Can feel her close
The artist has a strong sense of connection and desire for the subject.

& If you weren't real I'd make you up
The singer is expressing his intense attraction and desire for the subject, even if she were not real.

& We'd do everything together
The singer imagines a strong and fulfilling relationship with the subject.

I'd make you meals & call you up
The singer imagines traditional and intimate romantic gestures with the subject.

We'd never talk about the weather
The artist believes that his relationship with the subject would never be mundane or uninteresting.

& If you weren't here
The artist imagines a world where the subject does not exist, expressing his dependence on her.

I'd write you down
The singer imagines writing about the subject in the form of poetry or other artistic mediums.

& Read you out into a crowd
The singer imagines performing these artistic works about the subject in public, indicating his heightened sense of importance for her.

I'd tell them all how you we're mine
The artist is possessive of the subject and wants to ensure that others know that she belongs to him.

They'd see how I was proud
The artist wants other people to recognize and admire his relationship with the subject, signifying a lack of intimacy in his personal life.

We'd rub our cheeks
The artist imagines a playful and intimate moment with the subject.

In hopes that maybe
The singer is not certain of the outcome of the situation.

Some good looks would rub off on me
The artist desires to absorb some of the subject's aesthetic beauty and personal charisma.

& Nose to nose (As I'd make you feel close)
The singer wants to get as close to the subject as possible and make her feel comfortable and secure in his presence.

So I'd never feel lonely at sea
The singer wants to avoid feeling isolated or disconnected from others, conveying his own emotional vulnerability.

Some people say that it's love
The singer is referencing the notion of romantic love.

Don't know what they're talking about
The artist is skeptical of traditional interpretations and understanding of love.

Don't understand what is love
The artist is expressing confusion over the abstract concept of love.

I'll let them figure it out
The singer does not want to waste time trying to figure out what love is, as he sees it as meaningless.

It's just a chemical reaction
The singer sees love as merely a physical and chemical experience created by the brain.

When signals fire through your brain
The artist is referring to the physiological response that occurs when one experiences romantic feelings.

But I sure think that it's fun
The artist acknowledges the entertainment value of romantic relationships.

Think that it makes me feel safe
The artist attributes feelings of security to romantic relationships.

Eyes see the juice on your lips
The singer is observing the physical appearance of the subject.

Eyes send that straight to my brain
The artist is processing the physical appearance of the subject, indicating a physical attraction.

Brain makes hand squeeze on your tits
The singer is expressing his sexual desire for the subject and objectifying her body.

Then start all over again
The singer's attraction and desire for the subject is a repetitive behavior.