Raven and Larsen come from Lørenskog in the district east of Oslo. They had known each other since the age of five. Discovered by the Norwegian music producers Kenneth M. Lewis and Kai Robøle, the girls were signed to Atlantic Records in 1998. The name "M2M" was chosen from a contest held for fans to give a name to the band, having been previously known as Marion & Marit. The group's first single, "Don't Say You Love Me", appeared in 1999, and was featured on the soundtrack of Pokémon: The First Movie (albeit with a small edit to the lyrics). The film helped the song to reach success worldwide, including peaking at No. 16 in the UK Singles Chart, their only hit in the UK. The duo released their first album "Shades of Purple" in 2000. It debuted at number one in Norway and several Asian countries, entering the Top 40 for most other countries. In September that year, they toured with Hanson, performing as the boys' opening act. Earlier in the year, they performed a concert special at Epcot in Walt Disney World, broadcast on April 29, 2000, under the name "M2M and BBMak in Concert", performing six songs with breaks in between of them walking around the park.
Four more singles were released from the album: "Mirror Mirror", "The Day You Went Away", "Pretty Boy" and "Everything You Do". They enjoyed some popularity in Asia; releasing a song sung in Mandarin, "Pretty Boy". However they did not record a Mandarin version of their hit "The Day You Went Away", and Taiwanese singer Cyndi Wang recorded her own version.
In 2002, the duo returned with a more mature, less pop-oriented sound with their second album, "The Big Room". In two years, their voices had changed, particularly Raven's. The first single from the album was "Everything" followed by "What You Do About Me". They did not release a third single, even though "Don't" was released to U.S. and Latin America's radio stations and "Wanna Be Where You Are" was released in the Philippines. The promotion for their second record included TV appearances that year, including a spot on the WB's Dawson's Creek, appearing in the 100th episode of the show towards the end of its fifth year. That year, they also took part in the Pantene Pro-Voice concert series that aired on the now defunct MuchMusic USA. While on tour with Jewel, M2M was dropped by Atlantic Records, who cited a lack of record sales, although the album did do well in Norway, Asia and Australia.
Despite The Big Room being critically acclaimed, it was not as commercially successful as their first album. M2M saw its record company support wane. As a result of disappointing record sales, M2M was pulled in the middle of Jewel's This Way tour. Shortly after, M2M disbanded. Marion Raven was immediately signed to a solo record contract. Marit Larsen went to finish high school.
In 2005, Marion Raven debuted three songs on NRK. In support of her new solo record, she later toured Japan, Latin America, and Europe. The album was released in Asia, Scandinavia, Norway, Sweden, Australia and in Latin America including Mexico, being particularly successful in Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia and Singapore.
In 2006, Marit Larsen performed live on NRK radio. Her debut solo album, "Under the Surface" went platinum in Norway.
Both singers are currently performing as solo artists, going by their own names.
Mirror Mirror
M2M Lyrics
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Show me what I want to see
Mirror mirror lie to me
Why don't I like the girl I see
The one who's standing right in front of me
Why don't I think before I speak
I should have listened to that voice inside me
To say the kind of things I said last night
Mirror mirror hanging on the wall
You don't have to tell me who's the biggest fool of all
Mirror mirror I wish you could lie to me
And bring my baby back, bring my baby back to me
Mirror mirror lie to me
Show me what I want to see
Mirror mirror lie to me
Show me what I want to see
Why did I let you walk away
When all I had to do was say I'm sorry
I let my pride get in the way
And in the heat of the moment I was to blame
I must be stupid, must be crazy, must be out of my mind
Now in the cold light of the day I realize
Mirror mirror hanging on the wall
You don't have to tell me who's the biggest fool of all
Mirror mirror I wish you could lie to me
And bring my baby back, bring my baby back to me
If only wishes could be dreams
And know my dreams could come true
There would be two us standing here in front of you
If you could show me that someone that I used to be
Bring back my baby, my baby to me
Mirror mirror hanging on the wall
You don't have to tell me who's the biggest fool of all
Mirror mirror I wish you could lie to me
And bring my baby back, bring my baby back to me
Mirror mirror hanging on the wall
You don't have to tell me who's the biggest fool of all
Mirror mirror I wish you could lie to me
And bring my baby back, bring my baby back to me
Mirror mirror lie to me
Show me what I want to see
Mirror mirror lie to me
Mirror mirror lie to me
Show me what I want to see
Mirror mirror lie to me
The lyrics of Mirror Mirror by M2M capture the feelings of regret and longing after a breakup. The singer is struggling to accept the reality of the breakup, and instead, seeks comfort in the distorted image of herself that the mirror portrays. She desperately wants to see what she wants to see rather than the harsh truth. She questions her own behavior, her pride and selfishness that pushed her loved one away. She wishes she had listened to her inner voice and spoken up with love and care. However, in the moment of anger and hurt, she said things she cannot take back. She understands the full extent of her mistakes and recklessness and wishes she could fix them. The singer hopes that the mirror can show her a glimpse of her past and make her dreams come true.
The song embodies the feelings of regret, loss, and the belief in wishful thinking - about undoing the past or changing the present. It is a relatable theme for many people, especially those who lost a loved one due to their mistakes. The lyrics suggest how important it is to take responsibility for our actions and to communicate with kindness and care. The song may also resonate with those who have a distorted self-image and struggle to embrace their authentic selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Mirror mirror lie to me
The singer pleads the mirror to show him/her a false image of himself/herself.
Show me what I want to see
The singer desires the mirror to reflect back an image that satisfies his/her expectations.
Why don't I like the girl I see
The singer is puzzled by the aversion he/she feels towards his/her own reflection.
The one who's standing right in front of me
The artist is referring to his/her own body and appearance.
Why don't I think before I speak
The artist acknowledges his/her tendency to act impulsively without considering the consequences.
I should have listened to that voice inside me
The singer regrets ignoring his/her intuition or conscience.
I must be stupid must be crazy must be out of my mind
The singer is criticizing his/her own behavior and feels foolish for it.
To say the kind of things I said last night
The artist is regretting the hurtful words he/she uttered the previous night.
Mirror mirror hanging on the wall
The artist is addressing a physical mirror or a metaphorical representation of one.
You don't have to tell me who's the biggest fool of all
The artist acknowledges his/her own foolishness without needing confirmation from the mirror.
I wish you could lie to me
The singer desires to be deceived by the mirror and see a false reflection.
And bring my baby back, bring my baby back to me
The artist is remorseful for a lost love and wishes to recover it.
Why did I let you walk away
The singer is questioning his/her own decision to let a loved one leave.
When all I had to do was say I'm sorry
The singer feels regretful for not apologizing and thus pushing the person away.
I let my pride get in the way
The singer recognizes that his/her ego prevented him/her from apologizing earlier.
And in the heat of the moment I was to blame
The artist takes responsibility for the actions that caused the rift.
Now in the cold light of the day I realize
The artist has gained a new perspective and sees the situation more clearly.
If only wishes could be dreams
The singer is expressing a longing or a fantasy that he/she knows is unlikely to come true.
And know my dreams could come true
The singer wishes for his/her aspirations to materialize.
There would be two us standing here in front of you
The artist is imagining a scenario where he/she would be reunited with a lost love in front of the mirror.
If you could show me that someone that I used to be
The artist is hoping to see a reflection that reminds him/her of the self he/she was when the relationship was intact.
Bring back my baby, my baby to me
The artist is appealing to the mirror to help him/her recover the lost love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANE ANTHONY DEVILLER, PAMELA EILEEN SHEYNE, SEAN SYED HOSEIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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M2M Mirror mirror
Why don't I like the girl I see
The one who's standing right in front of me
Why don't I think before I speak
I should have listened to that voice inside me
I must be stupid, must be crazy, must be out of my mind
To say the kind of things I said last night
Mirror mirror hanging on the wall
You don't have to tell me who's the biggest fool of all
Mirror mirror I wish you could lie to me
And bring my baby back, bring my baby back to me
Mirror mirror lie to me
Show me what I wanna see
Why did I let you walk away
When all I had to do was say I'm sorry
I let my pride get in the way
And in the heat of the moment I was to blame
I must be stupid, must be crazy, must be out of my mind
Now in the cold light of the day I realize
If only wishes could be dreams
And know my dreams could come true
There would be two us standing here in front of you
If you could show me that someone that I used to be
Bring back my baby, my baby to me
@Mr.AJessamy1995
2024 and still listening to M2M👍🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿❤
@IsThereHopeForMan
Haha yuuup
@emilyzhao194
Me too
@rizkyarridho2947
❤❤
@dareelevi9945
Meeee too
@thepastavatars7939
If you grew up listening to this kindof music,THEN YOUR CHILDHOOD WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!!
@jilroseaubreytaclap9543
Truth 😘👌
@loylala1184
Trueeeee. I couldn't agree more
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@sureepornsrisaluaykul1814
My mom always listen to this song when i was 6 and now im almsot 11 :D good memories :>> grettings from Thailand 😁😁 อิอิ
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