Hall of Mirrors
Kraftwerk Lyrics


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The young man stepped into the hall of mirrors
Where he discovered a reflection of himself
Even the greatest stars discover themselves in the looking glass
Even the greatest stars discover themselves in the looking glass

Sometimes he saw his real face
And sometimes a stranger at his place
Even the greatest stars find their face in the looking glass
Even the greatest stars find their face in the looking glass

He fell in love with the image of himself
And suddenly the picture was distorted
Even the greatest stars dislike themselves in the looking glass
Even the greatest stars dislike themselves in the looking glass

He made up the person he wanted to be
And changed into a new personality
Even the greatest stars change themselves in the looking glass
Even the greatest stars change themselves in the looking glass

The artist is living in the mirror
With the echoes of himself
Even the greatest stars live their lives in the looking glass
Even the greatest stars live their lives in the looking glass

Even the greatest stars fix their face in the looking glass
Even the greatest stars fix their face in the looking glass




Even the greatest stars live their lives in the looking glass
Even the greatest stars live their lives in the looking glass

Overall Meaning

Kraftwerk's The Hall of Mirrors is a song that deals with the theme of identity, self-discovery, and the ever-changing nature of our personalities. The hall of mirrors is a reflection of ourselves, and as we step into it, we are confronted with our image, sometimes familiar, sometimes strange. In this song, the young man who enters the hall of mirrors discovers that even the greatest stars, those we idolize and hold in high regard, have a vulnerable side to them, and they too doubt themselves and their appearance.


The first verse, 'The young man stepped into the hall of mirrors, Where he discovered a reflection of himself,' sets the stage for the story that follows. The hall of mirrors represents a place of self-reflection and awareness, where the young man discovers not only his image but also his psyche. The second verse, 'Sometimes he saw his real face, And sometimes a stranger at his place,' is a reflection of our inner self, which is constantly changing, with new experiences and different emotions.


In the third verse, 'He fell in love with the image of himself, And suddenly the picture was distorted,' the young man falls prey to his own vanity, becoming obsessed with his image. He forgets that the image in the mirror is only a reflection, a distorted version of reality. The fourth and final verse, 'The artist is living in the mirror, With the echoes of himself,' is a reminder that the hall of mirrors is a place where we can create and reinvent ourselves.


Overall, The Hall of Mirrors is a meditation on the human condition that reminds us to be mindful of our self-image, and not to become too caught up in it. The song urges us to embrace our inner selves, to be confident in our unique identity, and not seek to change for the sake of conforming to societal norms.


Line by Line Meaning

The young man stepped into the hall of mirrors
The singer entered a room filled with mirrors.


Where he discovered a reflection of himself
He saw his own reflection in the mirrors.


Even the greatest stars discover themselves in the looking glass
Famous people also find themselves in mirrors.


Even the greatest stars discover themselves in the looking glass
Famous people also find themselves in mirrors.


Sometimes he saw his real face
At times, he saw his actual appearance in the mirrors.


And sometimes a stranger at his place
Other times, he saw a different version of himself.


Even the greatest stars find their face in the looking glass
Celebrities also see their own faces in mirrors.


Even the greatest stars find their face in the looking glass
Celebrities also see their own faces in mirrors.


He fell in love with the image of himself
The artist became infatuated with his own reflection.


And suddenly the picture was distorted
But then, the image was warped.


Even the greatest stars dislike themselves in the looking glass
Famous people can also dislike their own appearance in mirrors.


Even the greatest stars change themselves in the looking glass
Even famous people alter their appearance in mirrors.


Even the greatest stars live their lives in the looking glass
Famous people's lives can be represented in mirrors.


Even the greatest stars fix their face in the looking glass
Celebrities also adjust their appearance in mirrors.


Even the greatest stars live their lives in the looking glass
Famous people's lives can be represented in mirrors.


Even the greatest stars live their lives in the looking glass
Famous people's lives can be represented in mirrors.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Emil Schult, Florian Schneider-Esleben, Ralf Huetter

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