Mirrors
Empyre One Lyrics

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Shut up
Shut your mouth and close the door
I wanna watch you while you take it off
I'm gonna take a blind fold put it on
And then I drop the leather to the floor
I said shut up

Squeeze hard, hold that pose

You know I like it, do it
Sweetheart, I'm the boss
And when you get close to it
I'm gonna make tonight a show (oh, oh, oh)
I'll make your love grenade explode (na, na, na)

Turning the lights out
Burning the candles
And the mirror's gonna fall tonight
Turning the lights out
Tighten the handcuffs
And the mirror's gonna fall tonight

Turning the lights out
Burning the candles
And the mirror's gonna fall tonight
Turning the lights out
Tighten the handcuffs
And the mirror's gonna fall tonight

Sex, love, control, vanity 4x

Squeeze hard, hold that pose
You know I like it, do it
Sweetheart, I'm the boss
And when you get close to it
I'm gonna make tonight a show (oh, oh, oh)
I'll make your love grenade explode (na, na, na)

Turning the lights out
Burning the candles
And the mirror's gonna fall tonight
Turning the lights out
Tighten the handcuffs
And the mirror's gonna fall tonight

Turning the lights out
Burning the candles
And the mirror's gonna fall tonight
Turning the lights out
Tighten the handcuffs
And the mirror's gonna fall tonight

And the mirror's gonna fall tonight
And the mirror's gonna fall tonight

Sex, love, control, vanity 2x

Tonight

And the mirror's gonna fall tonight

Turning the lights out
Burning the candles
And the mirror's gonna fall tonight
Turning the lights out

Tighten the handcuffs
And the mirror's gonna fall tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Empyre One's song "Mirrors" are a portrayal of dominance and control, as evidenced by the opening lines "shut up, shut your mouth and close the door." The singer is in a position of power, using language that commands submission from their partner. The lyrics also suggest an erotic encounter, with references to taking off clothes and using a blindfold. The singer is completely in charge, and seems to relish that fact.

The chorus of the song reinforces the idea of control, with the repeated phrase "turning the lights out, tighten the handcuffs, and the mirror's gonna fall tonight." The use of handcuffs reinforces the idea of domination, while the reference to the mirror suggests a certain level of narcissism or vanity. The overall effect is one of a person who is completely confident in their power over their partner.

The repeated use of the phrase "sex, love, control, vanity" throughout the song further underscores this idea. The singer seems to view these as interconnected concepts, suggesting a worldview that sees relationships in terms of power dynamics.

Overall, "Mirrors" is a song that explores themes of dominance, control, and eroticism. It portrays a relationship in which one party is completely dominant - sometimes to an uncomfortable degree - and suggests a somewhat unhealthy view of intimacy.

Line by Line Meaning

Shut up
I want you to be silent

Shut your mouth and close the door
Please stop talking and shut the door behind you

I wanna watch you while you take it off
I want to see you undress

I'm gonna take a blind fold put it on
I will be blindfolding you

And then I drop the leather to the floor
I will then remove my clothes

Squeeze hard, hold that pose
I want you to hold still while I squeeze you tightly

You know I like it, do it
I enjoy this, so please comply

Sweetheart, I'm the boss
I am in control of this situation

And when you get close to it
When we get more intimate

I'm gonna make tonight a show (oh, oh, oh)
This evening will be a grand display

I'll make your love grenade explode (na, na, na)
I will bring you to orgasm