Mirror
Diana Ross Lyrics

Mirror, mirror on the wall
Addressing the mirror, the singer is seeking guidance and answers.

You said you had the answer to it all
The singer believed that the mirror had all the answers and solutions.

You never told me I'd take a fall
The mirror did not warn the singer about the negative consequences of her actions.

Mirror, mirror on the wall
The singer continues to address the mirror, seeking clarity.

You have turned my life
The mirror has impacted and shaped the singer's life.

Into a paperback novel
The mirror has made the singer's life into a dramatic story, fictionalized like a book.

Words that came to life
The words spoken into the mirror and represented in the singer's life became a reality.

Inside your little melodrama
The singer realizes that the mirror's influence has led to a dramatic and exaggerated life story that may not reflect her true reality.

Chapter one: When I was young,
A reference to the beginning chapter of a book, the singer speaks of her youth and the beginning of her relationship with the mirror.

I came to you with my problems
The singer used the mirror as a confidant, sharing her issues and concerns with it.

Chapter two: You promised me
Referencing the next chapter, the mirror made promises to the singer.

Love and anything that I desired
The promises from the mirror were related to love and fulfilling the singer's every desire.

You have nailed my heart
The singer feels like the mirror has captured and displayed her heart like a trophy.

Upon the wall for your pleasure
The singer believes that the mirror takes pleasure in showing her heart on display for its own enjoyment.

You have cast a spell
The singer believes the mirror has control over her life and emotions.

That cannot ever be broken
The singer feels trapped and unable to break free from the mirror's influence.

And now my eyes grow tired
The singer feels exhausted and worn down by the mirror's constant presence and influence.

I watch my picture getting older
The singer sees the physical changes in her appearance as time goes on.

But I remain the same
Despite the passage of time, the singer feels stuck and unchanged due to the mirror's impact on her life.

Trapped in this mirror forever.
The singer feels that she is forever imprisoned by the mirror and its influence on her life.

I talk to you each night
The singer continues to seek guidance and advice from the mirror.

and I follow your advice
The singer trusts and follows the mirror's guidance, even though it has been wrong before.

You've been wrong
The singer realizes that the mirror's advice and guidance has not always been accurate or helpful.

What's the price I have to pay
The singer questions the cost of relying on the mirror's advice and influence on her life.

For this fairy tale thing called love
The singer compares the unrealistic expectations and false promises of the mirror to a fairy tale love story.

Let me go
The singer expresses a desire to break free from the mirror's influence and control.

Tell me mirror, mirror,
The singer continues to seek answers and clarity from the mirror.

Thought you said
The singer references the mirror's past promises and supposed wisdom.

You had the answer to it all
The mirror was believed to hold all the solutions and answers to the singer's problems.

Never told me
The singer feels like the mirror withheld important information and failed to be truthful.

I was gonna take a fall
The singer was not warned about the potential negative consequences of her actions, leading to an eventual downfall.

Tell me mirror, mirror,
The singer continues to question and seek clarity from the mirror.

Mirror on the wall
The singer addresses the mirror again, seeking answers and clarity.