Mirror
Bruno Mars Ft. Lil Wayne Lyrics
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You don't know whether you're coming or going
But you think that you're on your way
Life lined up on the mirror don't blow it (woo)
Look at me when I'm talkin' to you
You lookin' at me but I'm lookin' through you
I see the blood in your eyes
I see the pain hidden in your pride
I see you're not satisfied
And I don't see nobody else
I see myself, I'm looking at the
Mirror on the wall (woo), here we are again (yeah)
Through my rise and fall (uh)
You've been my only friend (yeah)
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we here talkin' to each other again?
Uh, I see the truth in your lies
I see nobody by your side
But I'm with you when you're all alone
And you correct me when I'm lookin' wrong
I see the guilt beneath the shame
I see your soul through your window pain
I see the scars that remain
I see you Wayne, I'm lookin' at the
Mirror on the wall, here we are again (yeah)
Through my rise and fall (uh-huh)
You've been my only friend (my only friend)
You told me that they can understand the man I am (they can understand)
So why are we here talkin' to each other again (misunderstood)
Lookin' at me now I can see my past
Damn I look just like my fuckin' dad
Light it up, that's smoke at mirrors
I even look good in the broken mirror
I see my momma smile that's a blessin'
I see the change, I see the message
And no message could been any clearer
So I'm starting with the man in the
Mirror on the wall (MJ taught me that)
Here we are again
Through my rise and fall
You've been my only friend (take them to mars man)
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we here talkin' to each other again
Uh
Mirror on the wall, here we are again
Through my rise and fall
You've been my only friend
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we here talkin' to each other again
Mirror on the wall
Ayy BP, looks like I did take 'em to mars this time
So why are we talkin' to each other again?
In the song "Mirror" by Bruno Mars, the lyrics illustrate the struggle of life and the constant conflicts that one encounters on their journey. The lines "With everything happening today, you don't know whether you're coming or going, but you think that you're on your way" highlight the chaotic nature of life and how one can feel as though they are making progress despite the uncertainties. The metaphor of "life lined up on the mirror" emphasizes the idea of introspection and self-examination, encouraging listeners to reflect on their lives and not "blow it."
The chorus repeats the phrase "Mirror on the wall, here we are again" as a reminder to stay grounded in oneself, to look inward and be true to oneself. Through the verse, Lil Wayne acknowledges the truth that lies beneath the surface of his friend, beyond the pain and the pride, and expresses his willingness to stand by him no matter what. The line "I'm with you when you're all alone" showcases the importance of friendship, especially during tough times.
The song is a reflection of a great friendship between two artists. It is a tribute to their support for each other and the emotional turmoil that they faced in their respective lives. The song was a commercial success, achieving Gold and Platinum certifications in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The song also earned a nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 2012 Grammy Awards.
Line by Line Meaning
With everything happening today
There's a lot going on in the world right now
You don't know whether you're coming or going
It's hard to keep up with everything
But you think that you're on your way
You have hope for the future
Life lined up on the mirror don't blow it
Don't mess up the opportunities you have
Look at me when I'm talkin' to you
Pay attention to me
You looking at me but I'm lookin' through you
You're not being honest with me
I see the blood in your eyes
I can tell you're angry
I see the love in disguise
You're hiding your emotions
I see the pain hidden in your pride
You're trying to act tough but you're hurting
I see you're not satisfied
You're feeling unfulfilled
And I don't see nobody else
There's no one else like you
I see myself I'm looking at the
I see myself in you
Mirror on the wall, here we are again
We're having this conversation again
Through my rise and fall
Through my successes and failures
You've been my only friend
You're the only one who understands me
You told me that they can understand the man I am
You believe other people can understand me too
So why are we here talkin' to each other again
Why are we still having this conversation?
I see the truth in your lies
I can see that you're not being honest
I see nobody by your side
You don't have anyone to turn to
But I'm with you when you re all alone
I'm here for you even when no one else is
And you correct me when I'm lookin' wrong
You help me when I'm making mistakes
I see that guilt beneath the shame
You're feeling guilty for something
I see your soul through your window pain
I can see your true self through your pain
I see the scars that remain
I can see the wounds that haven't healed
I see you Wayne, I'm lookin' at the
I see the real you
Lookin' at me now I can see my past
I'm reflecting on my past
Damn I look just like my fuckin' dad
I see that I resemble my father
Light it up, that's smoke at mirrors
We're trying to distract ourselves from the truth
I even look good in the broken mirror
I can still see the good in myself even when I'm broken
I see my momma smile that's a blessin'
Seeing my mom happy is a blessing
I see the change, I see the message
I see that I've grown and learned from my experiences
And no message could been any clearer
It's really obvious what I need to do
So I'm starting with the man in the
I'm going to work on myself
Hey BP, looks like I did take 'em to mars this time
Looks like we've achieved something great
So why are we talkin' to each other again
Why are we still having this conversation?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Peter Gene Hernandez, Philip Martin II Lawrence, Ramon Owen
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Lyrics:
With everything happening today
You dont know whether you're coming or going
But you think that you're on your way
Life lined up on the mirror dont blow it
Look at me when Im talkin to you
You looking at me but I'm lookin through you
I see the blood in your eyes
I see the love in disguise
I see the pain hidden in your pride
I see you're not satisfied
And I dont see nobody else
I see myself I'm looking at the
Mirror on the wall, here we are again
Through my rise and fall
You've been my only friend
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we here talkin' to each other again
Uh, I see the truth in your lies
I see nobody by your side
But I'm with you when you re all alone
And you correct me when Im lookin wrong
I see that guilt beneath the shame
I see your soul through your window pain
I see the scars that remain
I see you Wayne, Im lookin at the.
Mirror on the wall, here we are again
Through my rise and fall
You've been my only friend
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we here talkin' to each other again
Lookin at me now I can see my past
Damn I look just like my f-ckin dad
Light it up, thats smokin' mirrors
I even look good in the broken mirror
I see my momma smile thats a blessin
I see the change, I see the message
And no message could been any clearer
So I'm stared with the man in the...
Mirror on the wall (MJ taught me that)
Here we are again
Through my rise and fall
You've been my only friend (Take em to Mars, man)
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we talkin' to each other again
Mirror on the wall, here we are again
Through my rise and fall
You've been my only friend
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we here talkin' to each other again
Mirror on the wall...
(Hey B.P., looks like I did take em to Mars this time)
So why are we talkin to each other again
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