Making Mirrors
Gotye Lyrics


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Dreamt of a doorway
That opened to everything
And I'm reaching towards it
Drifting backwards

Drawing the curtains
Windows inside my head
Maybe I'm only making mirrors




Overall Meaning

The song "Making Mirrors" by Gotye is a reflective tune that draws on introspective and metaphysical themes. The lyrics, "dreamt of a doorway that opened to everything and I'm reaching towards it, drifting backward," talks about the artist's desire to reach the heights of success while being pulled back by the realization that most things are transitory. The lyrics suggest that life is a fleeting and ever-changing journey, and that the artist is constantly striving to achieve and create new things.


The following line, "drawing the curtains, windows inside my head," refers to the artist's imagination and creative process. The creative process involves shutting out external influences and diving deep into one's subconscious in order to find inspiration. The artist is peering into his own mind and looking for something that will inspire him to create. He acknowledges that this may be a form of self-reflection, and concludes with the lyrics, "Maybe I'm only making mirrors." The lyrics suggest that creating art is an act of introspection and that perhaps the real value of art lies in the reflection it provides of oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

Dreamt of a doorway
I envisioned an entrance


That opened to everything
And it allowed access to all possibilities


And I'm reaching towards it
I am attempting to reach for it


Drifting backwards
But I am being pushed away


Drawing the curtains
I am closing off my thoughts


Windows inside my head
My mind is like a view from a window


Maybe I'm only making mirrors
Perhaps I am only reflecting on myself




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Walter Andre De Backer

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Aaron Ardis

A shining example of someone who does it for for the love of music. Called it a wrap after putting out 2 stellar albums and was on top of the music scene. This man is a musical legend in my eyes.

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Doesn't this make the album a lot better?
The album cover will be now even more respected.
Gotye, you're a genius !

Aline Giovanella

I have "state of the art" tattoed on my wrist, this is how much I love this song.

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