Mirrors
Lotus & Glasses Malone Lyrics

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Sometimes, I look in the mirror
And ask myself, what I'm scared of
How dare the media portray me this
Way? I can hear the
Crowds screaming the weirdest of chants
They all in my era or that's an error
Role model, I can't, it's like I'm a parrot
Apparently, I'm marking the dance

I seen done with the devil
Such a ghetto romance

Here I go questioning everything I do, yeah
Then I found you, would this be cool?
Should I give up? Should I be through?
Thoughts keep running through my head

But something inside of me
Is making me believe
That I can do anything, do anything, yeah

When I look-when I look in the mirror
I see the hero inside of me
And I feel no fear, no fear, no fear
I'm flying the way I'm supposed to be

Looking for a feast but we can find out
And I can see my reflection when
I look in the mirror (Look in the mirror)
Looking for me, what do you see?
What do you see?

Take your shit, that's what I won't do
(Won't do)
Out here doing what I want to (Want to)
You do what you can't that's the difference
I'm a motherfucking man (I'm a man)
Well indite, I won't take that
Out here doing what I want to (Want to)
You do what you can (Can)
That's the difference
I'm a motherfucking man (I'm a man)

Time and time again, I find myself
Inside the cerebellum of several felons
Orion's Belt couldn't live in my world
I seen tigers, lions let loose and spooked
I'm next door to Earl
I guess I rely on Jesus to save us
Before our referral to man as my neighbors
Witness ski masks, the masses don't know
I'm packing this four and harassing your ho

Now, I'm done searching for answers
Thinking of medicine I need to know
When it's over, will I know?
Should I hold on? Should I let go?
Sometimes it's better off unsaid

But something inside of me
Is making me believe
That I can do anything, do anything, yeah

When I look-when I look in the mirror
I see the hero inside of me
And I feel no fear, no fear, no fear
I'm flying the way I'm supposed to be

Looking for a feast but we can find out
And I can see my reflection when
I look in the mirror (Look in the mirror)
Looking for me, what do you see?
What do you see?

When I look-when I look in the mirror
I see the hero inside of me

Overall Meaning

The song "Mirrors" by Lotus and Glasses Malone delves into the internal struggle of self-doubt and societal pressure. The lyrics reflect the artists' frustration with how they are portrayed in the media and the expectations placed on them as public figures. The opening lines suggest that the artists are questioning their own insecurities and wondering how they have been negatively labeled by the media. The line "Crowds screaming the weirdest of chants" highlights the pressure artists face to maintain their fanbase and the difficulty in pleasing everyone.

Lotus and Glasses Malone express their reluctance to be viewed as role models, feeling as though they are being forced into that position. They recognize the influence they have on their fans but acknowledge that they are not perfect and therefore cannot be perfect role models. The line "I seen done with the devil, such a ghetto romance" illustrates their struggle with temptation and the pressure to maintain a certain image.

Despite their doubts and struggles, the artists ultimately find hope and courage within themselves. The chorus reflects a newfound sense of confidence and self-acceptance, with the lyrics "I see the hero inside of me and I feel no fear, no fear, no fear. I'm flying the way I'm supposed to be." The song encourages listeners to find their inner strength and to embrace their true selves rather than conforming to societal expectations.

Overall, "Mirrors" offers a powerful message of self-acceptance and encourages listeners to celebrate their unique qualities rather than trying to fit into a mold.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes, I look in the mirror
Sometimes, I reflect upon myself

And ask myself, what I'm scared of
And ask myself, what I fear

How dare the media portray me this Way? I can hear the Crowds screaming the weirdest of chants
I question the media's portrayal of me as the crowds chorus bizarre chants

They all in my era or that's an error
People are either from my time or are lost

Role model, I can't, it's like I'm a parrot
I cannot act as a role model because I am repeating what others say

Apparently, I'm marking the dance I seen done with the devil Such a ghetto romance
I am marking the dance that I saw being performed with Satan, what a vulgar attraction

Here I go questioning everything I do, yeah
I keep doubting the decisions I take

Then I found you, would this be cool? Should I give up? Should I be through?
Then I found you, is it acceptable? Should I quit? Should I give up?

Thoughts keep running through my head
I am always engrossed in my thoughts

But something inside of me Is making me believe That I can do anything, do anything, yeah
Yet, I am positive that I can do anything

When I look-when I look in the mirror I see the hero inside of me And I feel no fear, no fear, no fear I'm flying the way I'm supposed to be
When I look in the mirror, I see the brave part of me and I feel no anxiety, I am soaring without fear

Looking for a feast but we can find out And I can see my reflection when I look in the mirror (Look in the mirror) Looking for me, what do you see? What do you see?
We can look for a banquet, but we will find that reflection in the mirror.

Take your shit, that's what I won't do (Won't do) Out here doing what I want to (Want to) You do what you can't that's the difference I'm a motherfucking man (I'm a man)
I refuse to accept worthless nonsense, I'm engaging in my desires, unlike you. That's why I am a man.

Well indite, I won't take that Out here doing what I want to (Want to) You do what you can (Can) That's the difference I'm a motherfucking man (I'm a man)
Well, I won't accept that I'm living life on my terms and you're just getting by. That's the difference between you and I, I'm a real man.

Time and time again, I find myself Inside the cerebellum of several felons Orion's Belt couldn't live in my world I seen tigers, lions let loose and spooked I'm next door to Earl I guess I rely on Jesus to save us Before our referral to man as my neighbors Witness ski masks, the masses don't know I'm packing this four and harassing your ho
Again and again, I find myself among dangerous people. Orion's Belt, a constellation, could not exist in my world. I have seen tigers and lions roam free, panicked and frightening. I live next door to Earl. I trust Jesus to protect us before we refer to each other as neighbors. Unknown to people, I carry a gun and harass people’s women.

Now, I'm done searching for answers Thinking of medicine I need to know When it's over, will I know? Should I hold on? Should I let go?
I'm done searching for answers Thinking about what I need to do When it’s all over, will I know? Should I hold on or let go?

Sometimes it's better off unsaid
Sometimes, it's best unsaid.

But something inside of me Is making me believe That I can do anything, do anything, yeah
Nevertheless, I'm sure that I can accomplish anything I can set my mind to.

When I look-when I look in the mirror I see the hero inside of me
When I look in the mirror, I see the brave part of me.

Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: CHARLES PENNIMAN, CHARLES EDWARD SALTER, KENDRICK LAMAR, STEPHEN L SINGER, TORY HARRELSON

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