Mirror
D. Carter R. Owen P. Hernandez P. Lawrence Lyrics

God have the Ten Commandments
God handed down the Ten Commandments to humanity

Moses passed them all
Moses was responsible for passing along the Ten Commandments to others

A look at Jesus' blessings
Examining the blessings that Jesus bestowed upon people

The sun belonged to Ra
In ancient Egyptian religion, the sun was believed to be controlled by the god Ra

Nero played with fire
Nero was known for his destructive behavior, including his supposed involvement in the Great Fire of Rome

Caesar was a laugh
Caesar was renowned for his humor and wit

The beauty Cleopatra
Cleopatra was renowned for her beauty and charm

Ramses had it all
Ramses was a powerful and successful pharaoh who had great wealth and influence

Drunk a skull with Odin
Odin, a Norse god, was associated with drinking from the skulls of enemies as a sign of victory and strength

And rode with Ghingis Khan
Genghis Khan was a famous conqueror who led the Mongol Empire

Saw Attila, the great one
Attila the Hun was a fearsome warrior and leader who mounted numerous invasions that resulted in great destruction

The Alps with Hannibal
Hannibal was a Carthaginian general who famously led his army, including elephants, across the Alps to attack Rome

Merlin and King Asrthur
Merlin was a famous wizard, while King Arthur was a legendary king of Britain

A feast with Robin Hood
Robin Hood was a legendary outlaw who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor

Friends with Leonardo
Leonardo da Vinci was a famous painter, inventor, and thinker

Columbus and the plot
Christopher Columbus famously discovered the New World, but his legacy is controversial

With empires arising
During different periods of history, powerful empires have arisen and come to power

And holy nations fall
While some empires have flourished, others have crumbled and fallen apart

The magic mirror shows you
The idea of a magic mirror that reflects the viewer's true self, including their past and potential future

Kings and Queens and all
This mirror reflects the lives of monarchs and other notable figures throughout history

Just take a look in the magic mirror
This line encourages the listener to engage with the concept of the magic mirror and explore their own past and future by examining the lives of other historical figures

Don't turn around at what you see
This line advises the listener not to shy away from what they see in the mirror, even if they don't like what they see

You're gonna see what you may be
By looking in the magic mirror, the listener can gain insight into their own potential and what they can become

Luther nailed our destiny
Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation, which had a significant impact on the spiritual and political direction of Europe

Beethoven wrote the scores
Ludwig van Beethoven was a famous composer who wrote many works that are still performed today

Napoleon and his triumph
Napoleon Bonaparte was a military leader who conquered much of Europe and had significant influence on history

Rasputin and the Tsar
Rasputin was a Russian mystic who was close to the royal family, including Tsar Nicholas II

Imagine our history
This line encourages listeners to engage with the idea of history and all of the figures and events that have shaped it

Without those famous names
This phrase suggests that famous figures throughout history have had a significant impact on the course of human events

It makes the world remember
This line suggests that by studying and understanding history, people can gain a better sense of the world and their place within it

That life is not in vain
This is a hopeful message - even if people don't achieve great things themselves, they can still find meaning and significance in learning from the achievements of others