In the Mirror
Kim Novak Lyrics


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She didnt want to look at her
She thought shed loose her time
A cute princess doesnt need this kind of things
And a mirror never lies

He could have seen a prettier
He could make me cry
It sounds like a bad dream
When a mirror breaks a picture
A cute princess doesnt need this kind of things
Its so sweet to be blind

He could have seen a prettier
He could make me cry





Ill be your mirror
Youll be my terror

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kim Novak's song, In The Mirror, introduce us to the insecurity of a girl, who is constantly scrutinizing herself, trying to find flaws in her looks. She fears that if she looks into the mirror, she would end up wasting her time, as a mirror never lies. However, deep down, she acknowledges that there is a possibility that she might not be the prettiest girl in the room, and that someone might make her cry with their hurtful words.


As the song progresses, it becomes clearer that the girl is not only battling her insecurities but is also seeking validation from a boy. She imagines that this boy might be capable of seeing someone prettier than her and that thought is enough to bring tears to her eyes. Yet, despite all her fears and doubts, she still yearns for someone to see her for who she is, to see beyond her physical appearance. She sings, "Ill be your mirror, You'll be my terror," perhaps indicating that she is willing to be the boy's reflection, to magnify his good qualities, but she fears being hurt by his words.


The lyrics of the song touch upon the theme of self-love, insecurity, and validation, which many people can relate to. The song highlights how harmful and toxic it can be when one's self-worth is dependent on external validation. It's no surprise that the lyrics of the song have resonated with many listeners over the years.


Line by Line Meaning

She didnt want to look at her
The woman avoided looking at herself in the mirror, afraid that she would waste time on criticizing her appearance.


She thought shed loose her time
The woman believed that spending time looking at her reflection would only lead to negative thoughts and feelings.


A cute princess doesnt need this kind of things
The woman believed that being beautiful meant not needing to constantly check her appearance in the mirror.


And a mirror never lies
The woman believed that the mirror always reflected back an honest depiction of her appearance.


He could have seen a prettier
The woman worried that someone else might see her flaws and criticize her appearance.


He could make me cry
The woman feared that someone else might negatively judge her appearance and make her feel emotionally upset.


It sounds like a bad dream
For the woman, the idea of a broken mirror shattering her reflection seemed like a nightmare.


When a mirror breaks a picture
If a mirror breaks, the woman feels as though her image will shatter, no longer reflecting back her true form.


Its so sweet to be blind
The woman believed that it would be easier to not see her reflection altogether and remain ignorant to any imperfections.


Ill be your mirror
The woman offers to be a reflection for someone else, reflecting back any beauty they may not see in themselves.


Youll be my terror
In exchange for being a reflection for someone else, the woman fears that they may reveal her flaws and make her feel uneasy.




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