Too Close To The Mirror
Eddie Ruth Bradford Lyrics
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To see what you see
Why you shower down your blessings
Your blessings on me
Not anything I've done Lord
As far as I can see
Guess I'm to close to the mirror
To see what you see in me
Sometimes I think about the things
You have done for me
How you washed away
All my sins set my spirit free
Then I look back on my life
I haven't always done right
Still goodness and mercy
Follows me every days of my life
I believe I'm too close to the mirror
To see what you see
Why you shower down your blessings
Your blessings on me
Not anything I've done Lord
As far as I can see
Guess I'm to close to the mirror
To see what you see in me
When I thought about (thought about) giving up (giving up)
You said trust in me (trust in me)
If you hold on (hold on) and faint not (no, faint not)
Keep your faith in me (faith in me)
Lord you don't see me like I am
You see me like I'm gonna be
So I believe I'll (believe I'll) run on (run on)
See what the end is gonna be
Hallelujah
I'm too close to the mirror (to the mirror)
To see what you see (what you see, what you see)
Why you shower down your blessings
Your blessings on me
Not anything I've done Lord
As far as I can see
Guess I'm too close to the mirror
To see what you see in me
Too close to the mirror
To see what you see
Why you shower down your blessings
Your blessings on me
Not anything I've done Lord
As far as I can see
Guess I'm to close to the mirror
To see what you see in me
Hallelujah
I'm too close to the mirror
To see what you see
Why you shower down your blessings
Your blessings on me
Not anything that I've done Lord
As far as I can see
I guess I'm too close to the mirror
Too close to the mirror
Too close to the mirror
To see what you see in me
In Eddie Ruth Bradford's song "Too Close to the Mirror," the singer contemplates her relationship with God and acknowledges her own shortcomings. She reflects on how she is potentially blind to her own faults, being too close to the mirror to see herself objectively. Instead, she relies on God's grace and mercy, recognizing that it is not her accomplishments that earn her blessings, but rather God's love and compassion. She mentions how God has forgiven her sins and gave her new life. She admits that looking back at her past, she hasn't always acted rightly, but God's goodness and mercy stayed with her every day of her life. She expresses her trust in God's vision of who she could be and how she will follow him.
The song illustrates the Christian belief that people can be blinded by their self-centeredness, which can prevent them from seeing themselves accurately, but it is through salvation and seeking God's guidance that they can see their true potential. The lyrics show humility, faith, and gratitude to God, recognizing that his love is not something to be earned but given. The singer encourages herself and the audience to trust in God and rely on him to reach their full potential.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess I'm too close to the mirror
I am unable to see myself clearly due to my proximity to the mirror
To see what you see
To perceive myself the way you perceive me
Why you shower down your blessings
Why you bestow your gifts upon me
Your blessings on me
Your acts of kindness towards me
Not anything I've done Lord
I am not deserving of your blessings, it is solely due to your grace
As far as I can see
To the best of my perception and understanding
I guess I'm to close to the mirror
I am still unable to see myself clearly
Sometimes I think about the things
At times, I reflect on the deeds
You have done for me
That you have done for me
How you washed away
How you have cleansed me of my wrongdoings
All my sins set my spirit free
How you have freed me from the burden of my transgressions
Then I look back on my life
Subsequently, I review my past
I haven't always done right
I have not always made the correct choices
Still goodness and mercy
Yet, your kindness and compassion
Follows me every days of my life
Continue to remain present in my life every day
When I thought about (thought about) giving up (giving up)
During the period when I contemplated abandoning my path
You said trust in me (trust in me)
You told me to have faith in you
If you hold on (hold on) and faint not (no, faint not)
Remain steadfast and do not lose hope
Keep your faith in me (faith in me)
Continue to believe in me
Lord you don't see me like I am
You do not perceive me as I perceive myself
You see me like I'm gonna be
You envision me as the person I have the potential to become
So I believe I'll (believe I'll) run on (run on)
Therefore, I am confident in my pursuit of my goals
See what the end is gonna be
To witness what my future holds
Hallelujah
An expression of praise or thanks to God
Too close to the mirror (to the mirror)
Proximity to the mirror is still hindering my self-perception
Too close to the mirror
Again, unable to see myself clearly
To see what you see in me
To perceive myself as you perceive me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FREDERICK DOUGLAS KNIGHT
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