In the Mirror
Graffin Greg Lyrics
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it will surely bring you down is there a judgement appropriate for you that you spit at others? look hard in the mirror then in ten years look again there will be lines, sags, and rashes but you'll have come no further than where you are today still helpless, all the while protracting your imminent demise, and feigning superiority there will be a trail of those you have injured and made worse by your vicious acts of greed without regard you piece of shit! (repeatedly) look in the mirror there you'll see the truth of your ways
The lyrics of Graffin Greg's song 'In The Mirror' talk about the consequences of arrogance and self-centeredness. The song is a sharp criticism of people who consider themselves superior to others and act belligerently without any regard for the people they hurt in the process. The lyrics warn that such arrogance will only bring individuals down and they will end up being helpless and alone in life.
The song urges individuals to look in the mirror and evaluate their actions, suggesting that they will only see the truth of their ways. The lyrics also emphasize that time is fleeting and that in ten years, individuals will have physical signs of aging, but they will still be where they were before, making no progress in life. The song's central theme is that one's actions have consequences, and if one is not careful, they will end up alone and unhappy.
Line by Line Meaning
Your arrogance!
The way you carry yourself with an excessive amount of pride and self-importance is problematic.
it will surely bring you down
Your arrogance will lead to your downfall.
is there a judgement appropriate for you that you spit at others?
Do you think that you are above everyone else and can criticize them while you yourself are not perfect?
look hard in the mirror
Take a good, long, honest look at yourself in the reflective surface.
then in ten years look again
After a decade passes, do the same thing and examine how you've changed over time.
there will be lines, sags, and rashes
The aging process will leave its marks on your body, including wrinkles, drooping skin, and skin irritations.
but you'll have come no further than where you are today
Despite the ravages of time on your physical appearance, you'll still be in the same place in life as you are currently.
still helpless,
You are powerless to change your situation.
all the while protracting your imminent demise,
Your actions are hastening your inevitable death.
and feigning superiority
You pretend to be better than everyone else when you're really not.
there will be a trail of those you have injured and made worse by your vicious acts of greed without regard
Your harmful actions towards others have left a legacy of pain and suffering.
you piece of shit! (repeatedly)
A harsh insult aimed at the subject, expressing deep disgust and contempt towards them.
look in the mirror there you'll see the truth of your ways
By examining oneself honestly, the subject will gain a clearer understanding of their actions and how they've affected those around them.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GREG GRAFFIN
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