Mirrors
Kathryn Williams Lyrics


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As the left door closed
I pressed a button
For the fourth floor
Your meadow eyes cast a stare
And I didn
'
t know what you could see
No one can remember how
And I can count
You must be me
You must be me
And I will break again
Before I wouldn
'
t see more
you
stare at
me a window
on a wall that's man black and blue
No one can remember how
And I can count
I must be you
I must be you
I am a headlight
At the working parts under the ship
You can
'
t come into the eye of the storm
Where it
'
s calm
And things go
around
I am entering by glass and by floor
You think I
'
m the flower
I think I
'
m the soil
Go on and touch the eye of the storm
Watch the mirrors
Give me a picture to recognize me more
I will live more to you 10 seconds before
No one can remember how
And
I can count
I must be more




I must be more
No one came in to see

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of Kathryn Williams's song "Mirrors," the singer describes a moment of introspection, perhaps in a reflective state of mind. The left door closing symbolizes a turning point or a decision made, leading to a sense of isolation or separation. By pressing a button for the fourth floor, there is a sense of moving upward or progressing in some way. The mention of "meadow eyes" and not knowing what the other person can see suggests a lack of understanding or communication in a relationship. The repetition of "You must be me" hints at a realization of similarity or shared experiences with the other person.


The imagery of staring at a window on a wall that's "man black and blue" evokes a sense of vulnerability or feeling exposed. The reference to a headlight and working parts under the ship suggests a feeling of being a guiding light or being in control amidst chaos. The mention of the eye of the storm as a calm place where things revolve around hints at finding peace in the midst of turmoil. The comparison of oneself to both a flower and the soil suggests a duality of identity, perhaps feeling both delicate and foundational at the same time.


The singer expresses a desire to be seen more clearly, as if seeking validation or recognition. The mention of entering through glass and floor implies a sense of transparency or being open to scrutiny. The invitation to touch the eye of the storm may symbolize confronting challenges or facing inner turmoil head-on. The idea of watching mirrors to discover more about oneself suggests a journey of self-discovery or introspection. The repetition of "I must be more" reflects a yearning for growth or self-improvement.


The lyrics end with the line "No one came in to see," which could signify a sense of loneliness or feeling unseen by others. The overall theme of the song appears to center around self-reflection, identity, and the search for understanding and connection. The imagery and metaphors used in the lyrics create a layered and introspective atmosphere, inviting listeners to ponder their own reflections and perceptions of themselves and others.


Line by Line Meaning

As the left door closed
As one opportunity ended


I pressed a button
I took action to move forward


For the fourth floor
In search of higher levels of understanding


Your meadow eyes cast a stare
Your gaze revealed inner thoughts


And I didn't know what you could see
I was uncertain of your perception


No one can remember how
The past is unclear to us all


You must be me
We share a connection


And I will break again
I will face challenges once more


Before I wouldn't see more you
I didn't fully appreciate your presence


Stare at me a window on a wall that's man black and blue
Look through my exterior to see my inner struggles


I must be you
I empathize with your experiences


I am a headlight
I bring illumination to hidden truths


At the working parts under the ship
Exploring the mechanisms beneath the surface


You can't come into the eye of the storm
You're unable to face the intense situations


Where it's calm and things go around
Finding peace in chaos and uncertainty


I am entering by glass and by floor
I approach with transparency and stability


You think I'm the flower
You see me as delicate and beautiful


I think I'm the soil
I see myself as providing strength and nourishment


Go on and touch the eye of the storm
Confront the challenges directly


Watch the mirrors
Reflect on self-perception and growth


Give me a picture to recognize me more
Provide insights to deepen understanding of myself


I will live more to you 10 seconds before
I will strive to be more present in our interactions


I must be more
I have the capacity for further growth


No one came in to see
Others may not fully understand




Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY JAMES TAYLOR, BRENDAN MICHAEL WILLIAMS, JACOB LEE SACQUITHE, JUSTIN BARTON THACKER, KEVIN-MICHAEL BRADY-ROUNTREE

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Comments from YouTube:

Payam Fotouhiyehpour

What a creative and original artist you are. Kudos.

Wuon-Gean Ho

Wow that's absolutely beautiful!

Dominique Keller

S'inspirant du dernier livre de la poétesse tragique Sylvia Plath, Kathryn Williams a composé neuf chansons sensibles et légères comme le vol d'un oiseau et sombres comme un tunnel sans fin – dans un album (Hypoxia, 06/2015) pop et folk et doux et tendre, plus optimiste qu'il n'y paraît à première vue, et que la native de Liverpool parcourt sur un nuage suspendu entre instrumentation gracieuse et arrangements délicats, tel ce Mirrors que Martina Topley-Bird, ou Beth Gibbons, eussent pu écrire.

Michael Kennedy

Exactement.

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