Peculiar and Beautiful
Loic Nottet Lyrics


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What is a mirror?
What does it tell us?
Lies? Truth?
What is it reflecting?
What we are?
What we want to see?
I know nothing more capricious than a mirror.
It can choose to make us love or detest all that we are.
Our face, our body, ourselves, nothing escapes it.
And in this game where it is familiar with all this traps and pitfalls it never ends up losing.
It laughs at our tears, our fears and our pain.
It mocks us.
And what do we do in return?
We encourage it.
Some even believe what the mirror says and sold their body to it.
They begin to loose weight and money in order to please it.
They mark themselves with countless scars
Hoping one day to become more beautiful than Narcissus.
And God alone knows that to obtain the most beautiful smile,
Man is ready to suffer a thousand trials.
How sad...
Because in the end it is the main fact that is being us that makes us peculiar and beautiful.
But man is afraid,
He's scared by it's differences,
Scared of what others might say,
Scared of what the mirror would think.
Fear, what a strange feeling all over those composing a whole life.
But let me give you a piece of advice.
Break it, break the mirror.
It blinds you.
And be you, simply you.




That will be enough.
Believe me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Loïc Nottet's song Peculiar and Beautiful explore the idea of self-perception and the way we view ourselves through the lens of society's expectations. The opening lines prompt the question of what a mirror really shows us - is it the truth or a reflection of what we want to see? The verses go on to describe how a mirror can manipulate our self-worth, making us either love or detest what we see. Nottet notes that the mirror is "capricious" - it can be fickle and unpredictable in how it reflects us.


The song's lyrics recognize the negative impact that societal pressures can have on individuals, particularly as they relate to beauty standards. Some people even go so far as to let what the mirror says dictate their worth, changing their appearance and damaging themselves in order to conform to what they believe is 'beautiful'. This idea is illustrated by the line "They mark themselves with countless scars / Hoping one day to become more beautiful than Narcissus." Nottet is pointing out that the distorted view of beauty that society projects can be extremely dangerous and damaging.


However, the song ends on a hopeful note. Nottet encourages listeners to break that mirror and to see themselves for who they truly are, flaws and all. He reminds us that what truly makes us special and beautiful is our uniqueness and individuality, and that we should embrace ourselves for who we are. The song's message is one of self-love and acceptance, urging the listener to free themselves from the confines of society's expectations and be themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

What is a mirror?
Loïc Nottet questions what a mirror is.


What does it tell us?
Loïc Nottet questions what a mirror reveals to us.


Lies? Truth?
Loïc Nottet ponders whether a mirror shows us lies or truths.


What is it reflecting?
Loïc Nottet questions what a mirror is reflecting.


What we are?
Loïc Nottet suggests that mirrors may reveal what we are.


What we want to see?
Loïc Nottet suggests that mirrors may show us what we want to see.


I know nothing more capricious than a mirror.
Loïc Nottet states that he finds mirrors to be unpredictable and whimsical.


It can choose to make us love or detest all that we are.
Loïc Nottet suggests that mirrors can impact how we feel about ourselves.


Our face, our body, ourselves, nothing escapes it.
Loïc Nottet suggests that mirrors reflect all aspects of ourselves.


And in this game where it is familiar with all this traps and pitfalls it never ends up losing.
Loïc Nottet suggests that mirrors are skilled at manipulating us and we can never outsmart them.


It laughs at our tears, our fears and our pain.
Loïc Nottet suggests that mirrors may delight in our emotional suffering.


It mocks us.
Loïc Nottet suggests that mirrors may ridicule us.


And what do we do in return?
Loïc Nottet questions how we respond to mirrors.


We encourage it.
Loïc Nottet suggests that we may validate what mirrors show us.


Some even believe what the mirror says and sold their body to it.
Loïc Nottet suggests that some people may become obsessed with and change themselves based on what mirrors reflect.


They begin to loose weight and money in order to please it.
Loïc Nottet suggests that some people may take drastic measures to conform to what mirrors reflect.


They mark themselves with countless scars Hoping one day to become more beautiful than Narcissus.
Loïc Nottet suggests that some people may harm themselves in pursuit of beauty and validation from mirrors.


And God alone knows that to obtain the most beautiful smile, Man is ready to suffer a thousand trials.
Loïc Nottet suggests that people may endure hardships to achieve beauty.


How sad...
Loïc Nottet expresses sadness at the previous statements.


Because in the end it is the main fact that is being us that makes us peculiar and beautiful.
Loïc Nottet suggests that our unique qualities make us special and beautiful.


But man is afraid,
Loïc Nottet suggests that fear holds people back.


He's scared by it's differences, Scared of what others might say, Scared of what the mirror would think.
Loïc Nottet suggests that people may fear being different or not conforming to societal standards and may base their self-worth on the reflection in the mirror.


Fear, what a strange feeling all over those composing a whole life.
Loïc Nottet reflects on how fear impacts people's lives.


But let me give you a piece of advice.
Loïc Nottet offers advice.


Break it, break the mirror.
Loïc Nottet advocates for breaking free from the influence of mirrors.


It blinds you.
Loïc Nottet suggests that mirrors may limit our perspective.


And be you, simply you.
Loïc Nottet encourages authenticity.


That will be enough.
Loïc Nottet suggests that being one's true self is sufficient.


Believe me.
Loïc Nottet emphasizes the importance of his advice.




Writer(s): Loic Nottet, Amy Morrey

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

jvnqkook

What’s mirror?
What’s it tell us?
Lies?
Truth?
What it’s reflecting?
What we are?
What we want to see?
I know nothing more capricious than a mirror.
It can choose us to make us to love or to detest all that we are.
Our face, our body, ourselves, nothing escapes it
And in this game where it is familiar with all the traps pitfalls,
it never ends up losing.
It laughs at our tears and fears and our pain.
It mocks us.
And what we do in return?
We encourage it.
Some even believe what the mirror says and sell their body to it.
They begin to lose weight and money in order to please it.
They mark themselves with countless scars.
Hoping one day to become more beautiful than Narcissus.
And god alone knows that to obtain the most beautiful smile,
man is ready to suffer a thousand trails.
How sad…
Because in the end, it is the mere fact of being us that makes us peculiar and beautiful.
But man is afraid,
he’s scared by his differences,
scared of what others might say,
scared of what the mirror would think.
Fear, what a strange feeling.
An overdose can poison a whole life.
But let me give you a piece of advice.
Break it, break the mirror.
It blinds you.
And be you, simply you.
That will be enough.
Believe me.



All comments from YouTube:

CherryAnx

I want to get a tattoo of a broken mirror, because of this masterpiece. Hopefully this is gonna happen someday.

It's a shame that such a small amount of people have seen this artwork.

You're truly inspiring Loïc.

Let's Be a TRUE BTS ARMY not an OBSESSED one

i don't like tattoos that much, but honestly if i ever see one of a broken mirror with the meaning that loic gives, i will surely jump like crazy xD xD. hope you get that amazing tattoo <3

PattyRV91

Came here to send this to my friend, cause I'm explaining the reason behind my broken mirror tattoo that I'm gonna get soon :)

Jamie Martin Villapando

Loic Nottet is so underrated! the fact that he wrote this whole album, and each and every song has a connection to another! I love it!!

rose safou

he is a pure talented man

Alma

I'm shaking. This message is so powerful and it is exactly what I needed. This album means so much to me I don't think you understand. I love Loïc for writing this and I honestly want to meet him so bad so that I can give him a hug.

Partoflara

Je trouve que c'est le plus beau texte de l'album avec Selfocracy et le fait qu'ils soient parlés, c'est encore plus original !

-Ann.Exe-

Partoflara Tu es partout x))

Τζενη

Loic you are a hell of an artist .your voice is flawless. I wish you the best 💗 Love from Greece

jvnqkook

What’s mirror?
What’s it tell us?
Lies?
Truth?
What it’s reflecting?
What we are?
What we want to see?
I know nothing more capricious than a mirror.
It can choose us to make us to love or to detest all that we are.
Our face, our body, ourselves, nothing escapes it
And in this game where it is familiar with all the traps pitfalls,
it never ends up losing.
It laughs at our tears and fears and our pain.
It mocks us.
And what we do in return?
We encourage it.
Some even believe what the mirror says and sell their body to it.
They begin to lose weight and money in order to please it.
They mark themselves with countless scars.
Hoping one day to become more beautiful than Narcissus.
And god alone knows that to obtain the most beautiful smile,
man is ready to suffer a thousand trails.
How sad…
Because in the end, it is the mere fact of being us that makes us peculiar and beautiful.
But man is afraid,
he’s scared by his differences,
scared of what others might say,
scared of what the mirror would think.
Fear, what a strange feeling.
An overdose can poison a whole life.
But let me give you a piece of advice.
Break it, break the mirror.
It blinds you.
And be you, simply you.
That will be enough.
Believe me.

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