Andrews picked up a guitar for the first time when she was 19; armed with only three chords, she had all she needed to create deep and soulful songs with lonesome melodies and haunting lyrics.
In 2003, Andrews teamed up with Sam Quinn to create The Everybodyfields—it was an undeniable musical union. And the face of Tennessee’s roots music would never be the same. The Everybodyfields played Bonnaroo and Floydfest, honkytonks, bars, and theaters from coast to coast. Paste Magazine listed them in their “Best of What’s Next” issue in September 2008, saying that they “straddle old and new, bitter and sweet, desperation and transcendence with an arresting command.” Andrews took that arresting command into her solo project.
The Mirror
Jill Andrews Lyrics
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I will get the bad luck
Tell me one thing that you think I don't know
Tell me where my heart goes
I can't feel a thing
Now I can look it up in the medical journal
Cause I've heard this is a normal thing to come around
But both my legs keep telling me to run, run, run
And all my friends, we're quickly moving on.
Sitting in a chair in my apartment
wondering where the darkness started seeping through
But I know there is light even in the shadows
wherever the sun goes, I will follow too
But both my legs keep telling me to run, run, run
An oh my head won't let me be done, done, done
And all my friends, we're quickly moving on
And all my friends, we're quickly moving on.
You broke mirror, but I will get the bad luck
I will get the bad luck, I will get the bad luck
You broke mirror, but I will get the bad luck
I will get the bad luck, I will get...
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven
one, two, three, four, five, six, seven... years.
Jill Andrews's song "The Mirror" relies heavily on the themes of loss and healing, as well as the dichotomy between light and dark. In the opening lines, the singer acknowledges that her partner has broken a mirror, which is often believed to bring bad luck. Though the singer tells her partner that they will be the one to receive the bad luck, it's clear that the two are dealing with some underlying issues, as indicated by the line, "tell me one thing that you think I don't know."
The chorus is an embodiment of the conflict within the song, with the singer stating that she "can't feel a thing" but her body is telling her to "run, run, run" while her mind won't let her be "done, done, done." The vignette in the second verse depicts the singer sitting in her apartment, surrounded by darkness, and trying to find a way to move past her issues with her partner. However, she acknowledges that there is still light to be found in the shadows, and wherever the sun goes, she will follow.
Overall, the song captures the complex mix of emotions that come with any loss, be it of a relationship or something else. The lyrics are poetic and introspective, painting a picture of someone trying to move on but struggling to do so. The melding of light and dark, as well as the reference to the broken mirror, add depth and complexity to the meaning of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You broke a mirror, but I will get the bad luck
Although you broke the mirror, I will be the one to suffer any possible bad luck.
I will get the bad luck
Again, emphasizing that the singer will bear the brunt of the bad luck.
Tell me one thing that you think I don't know
Asking the other person to confide in her and share something new with her.
Tell me where my heart goes
Asking for help in understanding her own emotions and motivations.
I can't feel a thing
The artist is numb and detached from her feelings.
Now I can look it up in the medical journal
Despite her lack of feeling, she is still trying to intellectualize and understand her situation.
Cause I've heard this is a normal thing to come around
Recognizing that her emotional state is common and not necessarily indicative of something being wrong with her.
But both my legs keep telling me to run, run, run
Feeling the urge to escape or flee from whatever is causing her emotional turmoil.
An oh my head won't let me be done, done, done
Her thoughts and worries keep cycling through her mind, not allowing her to find peace or resolution.
And all my friends, we're quickly moving on.
Feeling like her friends are moving on from her and her problems while she remains stuck.
Sitting in a chair in my apartment
Describing her physical location and setting the scene.
wondering where the darkness started seeping through
Reflecting on how she arrived at this emotional state and trying to pinpoint its origin.
But I know there is light even in the shadows
Despite her dark thoughts, she still holds onto hope that things will get better.
wherever the sun goes, I will follow too
The singer is determined to seek out and find the light and positivity.
You broke mirror, but I will get the bad luck
Reiterating the theme of the song: the singer will take on the negative consequences of the other person's actions.
I will get the bad luck, I will get the bad luck
Emphasizing once again that the artist is prepared to take on the bad luck.
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven
Counting up the years that have passed or will pass.
one, two, three, four, five, six, seven... years.
Continuing to count the years to emphasize the passage of time and the singer's perseverance through her struggles.
Contributed by Leo I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rochelle Burton
I've had your album on repeat for the past two days :) My fave one is SOUND OF THE BELLS!!! And even though I don't believe in luck, I can't help but tap my feet to this song as well lol <3 Please make a video for Sound of the Bells if you can... I LOVE YOUR VOICE!!! ABSOLUTELY :) Rochelle Simply Natural Ideas
Greermydear
This song is great!! :D
beano52
I love Jill, I loved the Everybodyfields. Honestly, this seems like a departure. I do like the song but it doesn't quite do it for me (to comercial). Love some of her older stuff. Anyhow, Best of Luck !!
rick hughes
Love the song and t I THINK you have a sleeper-to-be hit. BTW, I predicted David Letterman would get a late-night show when he was doing day time (many moons ago), so I'm predicting this song will go viral within the next few months.
Meredith Eason
i love her so much for reals
jarjarbigboy1
Beautiful voice murdered by record company artless bean counters.
JayJoJonny
Everybody Loves Jill!