Man in the Mirror
Five Are In The House - F.A.I.T.H. Lyrics

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I am still
Cannot feel
There's silence
I am an island

I am still
And my will
Is broken

I am frozen

I'm the king in the mirror
Queen of the shy
The hero is hidden for so long
I'm the king in the mirror
Not in real life
And I've looked in the mirror for too long

What to do
Make a move
We're flying
Still hiding

What to do
See it through
To deny it
Is lying

I'm the king in the mirror
Queen of the shy
The hero is hidden for so long
I'm the king in the mirror
Not in real life
And I've looked in the mirror for too long

I want to be
Where I can see
Where you just looking back at me
I want to be
What I can see
But you just looking back at me

I'm the king in the mirror
Queen of the shy
The hero is hidden for so long
I'm the king in the mirror
Not in real life

And I've looked in the mirror for too long
For too long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Five Are In The House's song "Man in the Mirror" describe the feelings of isolation and disconnect that the singer experiences. They feel frozen and broken, unable to connect with others and trapped within themselves. The repeated phrase "I'm the king in the mirror, not in real life" highlights the singer's struggle to reconcile their inner self with their outer persona. They feel like they are hiding and denying their true self, and are unable to make a move towards change.

However, the singer acknowledges that denying their true selves is lying and that they need to make a move and "see it through". They feel a desire to be seen and recognized by others, to have a true connection with someone who is "just looking back" at them. The repetition of the phrase "I've looked in the mirror for too long" reinforces how the singer has been stuck in this isolated state for a prolonged period of time, and needs to break free from it.

Overall, the lyrics of "Man in the Mirror" convey a sense of frustration and longing for connection. The singer grapples with their inner self and struggles to find a way to connect with others and live authentically.

Line by Line Meaning

I am still
I am stagnant and motionless

Cannot feel
I am numb and lack sensation

There's silence
Everything around me is still and quiet

I am an island
I'm alone and isolated, disconnected from others

And my will
My determination and desire

Is broken
Is shattered and non-existent

I am frozen
I am immobile, incapable of change

What to do
I am unsure of how to proceed

Make a move
Take action, make a decision

We're flying
We are moving forward with determination

Still hiding
Despite progress, there is still fear holding us back

See it through
Continue until the task is complete

To deny it
To ignore the truth or reality

Is lying
Is deceitful and dishonest

I want to be
I have a desire or aspiration

Where I can see
In a place where I have clarity and understanding

Where you just looking back at me
A place where my true self is reflected back to me

What I can see
What I envision or hope for myself

I'm the king in the mirror
In my own reflection, I hold power and control

Queen of the shy
I am timid and lacking in confidence

The hero is hidden for so long
My inner strength and courage have been suppressed or ignored for a significant amount of time

Not in real life
In my actual interactions and experiences, I do not possess the same level of strength and confidence as in my reflections

And I've looked in the mirror for too long
I have spent an excessive amount of time focusing on my self-reflection, rather than taking action in the real world.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANNA WAPPEL

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