Breaking the Mirror
Empty Tremor Lyrics
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That a path is never easy to find
Seeking every day another way to justify
The directions you have chosen
Working all the time on your best make-up
To appear as if you aspire to their eyes
Living off your lies, pretending everything is fine
For you need a phrase to keep on
Is an ideal, an impossible life
Hiding yourself behind an Utopia
That's your decision, that's the direction
To help yourself to survive in this world
Missing your days for someone else
Not you!
Maybe you don't know what you're looking for
Hanging from someone's design
Never had time to find out who you are
Far too busy seeing what you want to believe
Feeling of redundnance in sense of life
Where the mirror shows a perfect title
Everything you have achieved will fall as broken glass
When you part from your reflection
All that you're seeking, all you believe in
Is an ideal, an impossible life
Hiding yourself behind an Utopia
That's your decision, that's the direction
To help yourself to survive in this world
Missing your days for someone other
Than you!
Save me,
I have lost the key to read the feelings deep within me
I'm not so sure by my state of sanity
Hear me, please don't leave me
Lord I need someone to believe in me
Show me the way to go back inside of me
(What do you want now from us
You used to be different
We don't care - not anymore
Go and stray, we will say no more)
The lyrics to Empty Tremor's song "Breaking the Mirror" reflect the journey of self-discovery and the struggle to find one's true identity in a world filled with societal pressures and expectations. The song begins by acknowledging the difficulties faced in finding one's own path in life, highlighting the constant search for justification in the choices made. The singer is depicted as someone who puts on a facade, working hard to appear as though they aspire to the standards set by others, even though they are living a life built on lies.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has lost touch with their true self, as they have been too focused on fulfilling the ideals and expectations imposed upon them. They have become disconnected from their own desires and convictions, instead prioritizing what others want them to believe. The chorus emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and the consequences of living in a state of self-denial. The reference to the mirror symbolizes the empty image the singer has created, which will eventually shatter and reveal their true, broken self once they separate from the reflection they have been clinging to.
The latter part of the song expresses the plea for help. The singer realizes that they have lost touch with their own emotions and struggles with their state of sanity. They long for someone to believe in them and show them the way to rediscover their true self.
Overall, "Breaking the Mirror" portrays the struggle to maintain one's authenticity in a world that often pressures individuals to conform and hide their true selves behind an idealized image.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking through your life, you will realize
As you journey through life, you will come to understand
That a path is never easy to find
That finding your true path is never a simple task
Seeking every day another way to justify
Every day, you search for new justifications
The directions you have chosen
For the choices you have made
Working all the time on your best make-up
Constantly disguising yourself
To appear as if you aspire to their eyes
In order to seem worthy in their eyes
Living off your lies, pretending everything is fine
Surviving on falsehoods, pretending all is well
For you need a phrase to keep on
Because you require a mantra to continue
All that you're seeking, all you believe in
Everything you search for, all that you hold dear
Is an ideal, an impossible life
Is an unattainable, unrealistic existence
Hiding yourself behind an Utopia
Concealing your true self behind a utopian facade
That's your decision, that's the direction
That's the choice you've made, that's the path you follow
To help yourself to survive in this world
In order to navigate life and persevere
Missing your days for someone else
Neglecting your own existence for another's sake
Not you!
Not prioritizing yourself!
Maybe you don't know what you're looking for
Perhaps you are unsure of what you truly desire
Hanging from someone's design
Dangling from the expectations set by others
Never had time to find out who you are
Never finding the time to discover your true identity
Far too busy seeing what you want to believe
Engrossed in your own preferred illusions
Feeling of redundnance in sense of life
Experiencing a sense of repetitiveness in the purpose of existence
Where the mirror shows a perfect title
Where the mirror reflects an idealized image
Everything you have achieved will fall as broken glass
All your accomplishments will shatter like broken glass
When you part from your reflection
Once you detach from the image you project
Save me,
Rescue me,
I have lost the key to read the feelings deep within me
I have misplaced the ability to understand my inner emotions
I'm not so sure by my state of sanity
I am uncertain of my mental stability
Hear me, please don't leave me
Listen to me, don't abandon me
Lord I need someone to believe in me
I desperately require someone's faith in me
Show me the way to go back inside of me
Guide me towards rediscovering my inner self
(What do you want now from us
(What are your intentions now?
You used to be different
You were once distinct
We don't care - not anymore
We are indifferent - no longer concerned
Go and stray, we will say no more)
Wander and deviate from our expectations, we shall remain silent)
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BovinaSancta79
Still my favourite song with Empty Tremor. So damn good.
Cody Myre
I REALLY like this. Definite thumbs up. This band needs more attention.
Clayton Oliveira
espetacular.....
ROCIO ORTIZ
A really good song!
mehida77
very good song!!
Harrison Lima
Very nice singer!
Martina Monti
Notevole!!!