Henderson is a big fan of Amy Winehouse and Frank Sinatra and picked out Olly Murs and Leona Lewis as her favorite X Factor contestants from previous series’ of the show. Henderson confessed that she'd love to sing with Adele or Beyoncé.
Her debut single, "Ghost", co-written with Ryan Tedder, was released on 8 June 2014 and went straight to number one in the UK. Her second single, Glow, was released on 5 October 2014. It was followed on 13 October 2014 by her debut album Chapter One.
Mirror Man
Ella Henderson Lyrics
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But by the end, you became a different guy
And so I thought your eyes were fixed on me
But now I know, yourself is all you wanna see!
Mirror man, no one could love you
Better than a mirror can, no
Mirror man, I'll make it easier
I think you're falling for you
Someone should tell ya the truth
You see perfection in your reflection
And trouble's coming for you
Mirror man (Mirror man), I wish I could love you
Better than a mirror can!
You would say that I'm your only one,
But I would tell you to walk before you run
And I was right and I realize it now,
Guess I'm attracted to the kind that let me down!
Mirror man, no one could love you
Better than a mirror can, no
Mirror man, I'll make it easier
For you to understand, oh yeah
I think you're falling for you
Someone should tell ya the truth
You see perfection in your reflection
And trouble's coming for you
'Cause all this foolish pride
Makes you the ugly guy
You can try to change,
But you've already lost your way
Why don't you hear what I say?
Yeah, I think you're falling for you
Someone should tell ya the truth, oh no
You see perfection in your reflection
And trouble's coming for you
Mirror man (Mirror man), I wish I could love you
Better than a mirror can! (Ooh)
Ooh
"Mirror Man" is a song by Ella Henderson that talks about a man who is too self-absorbed and obsessed with his own reflection. The song talks about how the man starts out as shy and reserved, but towards the end of the relationship, he becomes obsessed with his own image and only cares about himself. The woman in the relationship realizes that he is in love with himself more than he ever was with her.
The lyrics suggest that the man is so consumed by his own image that he doesn't have room for anyone else in his life. The chorus, "Mirror man, I wish I could love you better than a mirror can," highlights that the woman feels a sense of frustration that she cannot break through the man's obsession with himself. She sees that he is falling into his own trap of perfection in his reflection and ultimately causing trouble for himself.
Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of being able to love and care for others beyond one's own image. It also highlights the damaging effects of excessive pride and self-absorption in a relationship. The woman in the song recognizes that the mirror will always love him more than she ever could, but ultimately it is his downfall.
Line by Line Meaning
When we began, you could be so shy
At the start of our relationship, you were introverted and hesitant.
But by the end, you became a different guy
Over time, you changed and became a different person.
And so I thought your eyes were fixed on me
I believed that you were focused on me.
But now I know, yourself is all you wanna see!
However, I now realize that you are only interested in yourself.
Mirror man, no one could love you
You are so obsessed with yourself that it is unlikely anyone else could love you.
Better than a mirror can, no
The only love you have is for your own reflection.
Mirror man, I'll make it easier
I'll try to make you see where your priorities lie.
For you to understand, oh yeah
So that you can comprehend what I'm saying.
I think you're falling for you
I believe you are starting to become infatuated with yourself.
Someone should tell ya the truth
It's important that someone informs you of the reality of your situation.
You see perfection in your reflection
You are blinded by your own image and believe it to be flawless.
And trouble's coming for you
This will inevitably lead to problems down the line.
'Cause all this foolish pride
Your pride and vanity are foolish and misplaced.
Makes you the ugly guy
This has made you an unattractive person.
You can try to change,
It's not too late to try and become a better person.
But you've already lost your way
However, you may be too far gone to change your mindset.
Why don't you hear what I say?
I wish you would listen to my advice and see the truth.
Yeah, I think you're falling for you
I still believe you are becoming infatuated with yourself.
Someone should tell ya the truth, oh no
It's important that someone informs you of the reality of your situation.
You see perfection in your reflection
You are blinded by your own image and believe it to be flawless.
And trouble's coming for you
This will inevitably lead to problems down the line.
Mirror man (Mirror man), I wish I could love you
I wish I could help you, but ultimately it's up to you to change.
Better than a mirror can! (Ooh)
I wish you could love yourself for who you are, rather than just your reflection.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alexander William Shuckburgh, Ella Henderson, Laura Pergolizzi
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