through the looking glass
Ella Jane Lyrics


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I fall asleep inside your arms
Oh, it's a scary kind of warm
There's suicide behind your eyes
But you look so good (Ooh)
If I could crawl up in your bones
It'd be a different kind of home
I'm fighting fire everywhere I go
But it burns so good (Ooh)

So let me fall back down again
So I could be at your feet
And let me drink your poison
So I can see what you see

So change, change the rhythm of my heart
Tell my story with a start and with an end
'Cause without you I'll forget—
I can't change, change myself with my own hands
Take a knife and cut me over, and over again (Mm)

And if you're lying, I don't mind
If I can fake it, then I'll try
Your gilded crown, your pеrfect crime
Oh, you got me good (Ooh)
I think about you all thе time
You're like a movie in my mind
I'll play your part and press rewind
And I look so good (Ooh)

So change, change the rhythm of my heart
Tell my story with a start and with an end
'Cause without you I'll forget—
I can't change, change myself with my own hands
Take a knife and cut me over and over again (Mm)

Ah-ah-ah-ah
I feel it closing in
Let the end begin
And change the rhythm of my heart




Tell my story with a start and with an end
'Cause I'm trying to forget

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Through the Looking Glass" by Ella Jane are a haunting exploration of a toxic relationship. The singer falls asleep in their partner's arms, acknowledging the danger that lies within (suicide behind their eyes). Despite this, they are drawn in by the allure of the relationship, describing it as a "different kind of home." The singer is aware of the risks and the fire that surrounds them, but they cannot resist the draw of their partner's poison. They are willing to break themselves open, to cut themselves over and over, just to keep the relationship going.


The chorus speaks to a desire for change, for a way out of the cycle that keeps them trapped. The singer wants to change the rhythm of their heart, to tell their story with a clear beginning and end. Without their partner, they fear they will forget who they are, and so they are willing to endure the pain and risk of staying in the relationship. The final lines, "I feel it closing in / Let the end begin" suggest that the singer is preparing for the inevitable collapse of the relationship, but they still can't bring themselves to let go.


Line by Line Meaning

I fall asleep inside your arms
I feel safe with you, even though you scare me.


Oh, it's a scary kind of warm
Your embrace is welcoming, but your intentions are frightening.


There's suicide behind your eyes
Your eyes express a dark and dangerous desire.


But you look so good (Ooh)
I am attracted to you, despite the danger you pose.


If I could crawl up in your bones
I wish I could inhabit your body and feel what you feel.


It'd be a different kind of home
Being inside your body would be a unique and exciting experience.


I'm fighting fire everywhere I go
I am struggling to resist the temptation to be with you.


But it burns so good (Ooh)
Despite the danger, being with you is an exhilarating experience.


So let me fall back down again
I want to surrender myself to you once more.


So I could be at your feet
I want to be subservient to you and at your mercy.


And let me drink your poison
I want to experience the dangerous and thrilling life that you live.


So I can see what you see
I am curious about your perspective and want to understand your desires.


So change, change the rhythm of my heart
I want to be controlled by you and feel the intensity of your influence.


Tell my story with a start and with an end
I want my life to be defined by my relationship with you.


'Cause without you I'll forget—
I need your presence to feel alive and fulfilled.


I can't change, change myself with my own hands
I am unable to resist your influence and cannot change myself without your help.


Take a knife and cut me over, and over again (Mm)
I am willing to endure pain and suffering to be with you and feel alive.


And if you're lying, I don't mind
I am willing to be deceived if it means being close to you.


If I can fake it, then I'll try
I will do whatever it takes to maintain our connection, even if it means pretending.


Your gilded crown, your perfect crime
You are powerful and alluring, but also dangerous and deceitful.


Oh, you got me good (Ooh)
You have successfully seduced me and drawn me into your world.


I think about you all the time
You are always on my mind and I am consumed by thoughts of you.


You're like a movie in my mind
You are a compelling and thrilling character that I cannot stop thinking about.


I'll play your part and press rewind
I want to relive our encounters and experiences again and again.


Ah-ah-ah-ah
A non-verbal expression of intense desire and passion.


I feel it closing in
I am being consumed by my attraction to you and inability to resist you.


Let the end begin
I know that our relationship is ultimately dangerous and destructive, but I cannot resist it.




Writer(s): Doug Schadt, Ella Roth

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@oopsiydoodlez

ok so how to get this reference

step 1. this song shares a name with another song (through the looking glass - by steampianist).
step 2. this song is featured in a level in a game called geometry dash.
step 3. this level is a horror level.
step 4. there are two versions of this level, original and halloween update.
step 5. watch a video of the original.
step 6. in one of these horror parts, the level tells you to . LISTEN CLOSELY
step 7. realize you are an absolute idiot moron for following these steps and that you just wasted like 5 minutes of your time looking into a game reference



All comments from YouTube:

@alessm2206

I love everything about this song. From the depth in the rhythm and sound, to the beautiful and powerful lyrics, this song has so much to offer. I adore it and it quickly became another favorite. I hope exams will let me come to your NY show.

@charlieskywalker7062

You’ve grown so much as an artist it’s been so awesome to watch you grow since that summer!!!!

@ellajanemusic

CHARLIE i love u sm..... ur original vid will live on 4ever. iconic

@mckennan.gibson

this is seriously one of the prettiest songs I’ve ever heard 🤍

@fiza3347

its so perfect.

@jeremy4045

this song is perfect

@ana.stuhec

Ella, you're definitely my discovery of the year. Very underrated. Great songs! Sending love from Slovenia!

@sadie.303

this video needs more recognition <3

@liz16743

i’ve been waiting for this moment for years ella i’m so happy

@kxty3729

IM SO HAPPY AAHHHHHH

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