Spring-boarding his musical career during his 10 years living in New York City with early musical roots in the East Village, Lieb took the NYC songwriting scene by storm. After his first performance at Sidewalk Café he was immediately swooped into meetings with producers, label execs and collaborators of the highest caliber. After a year or so exploring the big-labels, Eli put on the brakes and retreated to his hometown of Fairfield, Iowa. It was in this rural refuge where Eli was able to write one of this year’s most exciting club-beat driven albums from his own musical instincts.
Perhaps one of the keys to understanding Lieb’s intuitive sense of melody and insightful candid lyrics has to do with his lifelong practice of Transcendental Meditation. Raised in an environment in which he practiced daily, he was taught as a child and has been meditating daily since. Eli describes it as a very different upbringing, which he is entirely grateful for: “meditation allows me to go through life with positivity and joy and makes me feel a deep connection to the underlying currents that we are all a part of.” TM is the same meditation that the Maharishi introduced to the Beatles and which the David Lynch Foundation supports with numerous educational outreaches.
While the production value on Eli Lieb is of the utmost quality, the honest lyrical content was written the same way any bedroom record is written: straight from the hip, from the depths of the heart; Eli’s tremendous talent, craft, and heart-felt production shines through on every track.
Mirrors
Eli Lieb Lyrics
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Cause your shine is somethin' like a mirror
And I can't help but notice
You reflect in this heart of mine
If you ever feel alone and
The glare makes me hard to find
Just know that I'm always
Parallel on the other side
Cause with your hand in my hand and a pocket full of soul
I can tell you there's no place we couldn't go
Just put your hand on the glass
I'm here tryin' to pull you through
You just gotta be strong
I don't wanna lose you now
I'm lookin' right at the other half of me
The vacancy that sat in my heart
Is a space that now you hold
Show me how to fight for now
And I'll tell you, baby, it was easy
Comin' back into you once I figured it out
You were right here all along
It's like you're my mirror
My mirror staring back at me
I couldn't get any bigger
With anyone else beside me
And now it's clear as this promise
That we're making
Two reflections into one
Cause it's like you're my mirror
My mirror staring back at me, staring back at me
Aren't you somethin', an original
Cause it doesn't seem really as simple
And I can't help but stare, cause
I see truth somewhere in your eyes
I can't ever change without you
You reflect me, I love that about you
And if I could, I
Would look at us all the time
Cause with your hand in my hand and a pocket full of soul
I can tell you there's no place we couldn't go
Just put your hand on the glass
I'm here tryin' to pull you through
You just gotta be strong
I don't wanna lose you now
I'm lookin' right at the other half of me
The vacancy that sat in my heart
Is a space that now you hold
Show me how to fight for now
And I'll tell you, baby, it was easy
Comin' back into you once I figured it out
You were right here all along
It's like you're my mirror
My mirror staring back at me
I couldn't get any bigger
With anyone else beside me
And now it's clear as this promise
That we're making
Two reflections into one
Cause it's like you're my mirror
My mirror staring back at me, staring back at me
Yesterday is history
Tomorrow's a mystery
I can see you lookin' back at me
Keep your eyes on me
Baby, keep your eyes on me
I don't wanna lose you now
I'm lookin' right at the other half of me
The vacancy that sat in my heart
Is a space that now you hold
Show me how to fight for now
And I'll tell you, baby, it was easy
Comin' back into you once I figured it out
You were right here all along
It's like you're my mirror
My mirror staring back at me
I couldn't get any bigger
With anyone else beside me
And now it's clear as this promise
That we're making
Two reflections into one
Cause it's like you're my mirror
My mirror staring back at me, staring back at me
The lyrics to Eli Lieb's song Mirrors talk about the deep connection between two people in love, and how they reflect each other's greatness. The first line of the song says "Aren't you something to admire," which sets the tone for the entire song. The singer is admiring his partner's greatness and acknowledges that their shine is as brilliant as a mirror's. He also recognizes how his partner reflects in his heart and is always with him.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful as it describes the depth of their connection. The singer is underscoring that he feels like his partner is his other half, "the vacancy that sat in my heart is a space that now you hold." The lyrics also showcase that the two people together are bigger and stronger than they could be alone. They are like "two reflections into one." The song highlights the importance of staying strong in tough times and not losing the bond they've created.
In the end, the singer tells his partner to keep their eyes on each other, and they will make it through anything. The song is a beautiful expression of love and the deep bond two people can create with each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Aren't you somethin' to admire
You are truly special and deserve admiration
Cause your shine is somethin' like a mirror
Your aura or personality resembles a mirror that reflects the beauty and positivity around you
And I can't help but notice
I cannot ignore the fact that you have such a powerful presence
You reflect in this heart of mine
Your influence has a profound effect on how I feel and think
If you ever feel alone and
If you ever feel isolated, distant or disconnected
The glare makes me hard to find
If my own intensity or brilliance makes it difficult for you to see me
Just know that I'm always
Please remember that I am always there for you
Parallel on the other side
Even if we are physically apart, we are always together in spirit
Cause with your hand in my hand and a pocket full of soul
With you beside me, and both of us full of spirit and energy
I can tell you there's no place we couldn't go
I am confident that we can conquer anything and go anywhere together
Just put your hand on the glass
Just reach out and touch the glass that separates us
I'm here tryin' to pull you through
I am here, on the other side of the glass, trying to bring you closer to me
You just gotta be strong
You just need to be strong and have faith, and we'll make it through
I don't wanna lose you now
I do not want to lose you, our bond is too important
I'm lookin' right at the other half of me
I am looking at the person who completes me, my other half
The vacancy that sat in my heart
The emptiness or loneliness I used to feel in my heart
Is a space that now you hold
Is now filled by your presence and love
Show me how to fight for now
Teach me how to overcome obstacles and fight for our relationship
And I'll tell you, baby, it was easy
And I promise you, it will be worth it and we'll make it through easily
Comin' back into you once I figured it out
Once I realized that the answer was you, I knew that I had to come back to you
You were right here all along
You were always here, by my side, I just needed to see it
It's like you're my mirror
Our connection is like a mirror that reflects our thoughts, feelings and actions
My mirror staring back at me
Our bond is so strong that it feels like I am looking into a mirror reflecting myself
I couldn't get any bigger
I cannot imagine being any happier, stronger, or more fulfilled
With anyone else beside me
I cannot imagine reaching this level of happiness and fulfillment with anyone else other than you
And now it's clear as this promise
Now I am sure, as I make this promise to you
That we're making two reflections into one
That our partnership is a beautiful reflection of two individuals becoming one in love and harmony
Yesterday is history
The past is behind us, we must focus on the present and future
Tomorrow's a mystery
The future is uncertain, but we can face it together
I can see you lookin' back at me
I can feel your love and connection as we look at each other
Keep your eyes on me
Please do not lose sight of our bond and our love for each other
Writer(s): Timothy Z Mosley, Waverly Jr Mosley Garland, James Edward Ii Fauntleroy, Chris Godbey, Jerome Harmon, Justin R Timberlake
Contributed by Blake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Konrad Jamison
How does this not have more views? He really deserves a lot more attention than he's getting. Keep up the good work, Eli!
Omar Cruz Lara
9 años de este cover y me sigue encantando!!!
FN T
Eli: make an EP of original songs. Your amazing delivery is worth more than you suspect. Your appreciators will buy the whole bundle , and spread the cheer. Take a page from Adele's book. We want to support you because what you do makes us feel better. Go ahead.
Kris Love
+FNT Losada "Eli Lieb is the debut album from the American pop singer-songwriter, Eli Lieb. The album was self-produced and self-released on October 25, 2011."
Marta Camagna
He is the demonstration that a person that has an amazing voice can sing everything! He is good covering Lana Del Rey, Adele, Katy Perry, but even Justin Timberlake! Eli, you're amazing! Hope you will get the success that you deserve! Good luck
Sylvia Verlaguet
Juste magnifique j'adore la manière dont vous avez améliorer cette chanson en respectant l'original.
sheltermaniac
This is my "go-to" Eli song after I've listened to "Young Love" a thousand times in a row. He is amazing and deserves even more recognition.
Macheala Murphy
His voice is like nothing Ive heard before. Beautiful works.
Logan Wyont
I thought this was an ok song the first time I heard it by Justin; however, this... this is amazing. This is what music is about. Feeling it, feeling the emotion pouring out in your voice, and causing chills to overcome the listener as the feel the music pour over them. Amazing.
mmxhaye
Increíble voz, me enchina la piel y tiene una excelente presencia y unos ojos increíbles. Si me enamorara de un hombre creo que seria el. Muchas felicidades y un abrazo desde México.