From the beginning Madilyn displayed deep care and concern for others. By as early as age seven, she was using songwriting as a way to express the joys and sorrows she saw people go through in life.
Madilyn knew she was onto something when a woman with tears brimming in her eyes approached her after hearing one of her songs. The woman was not only touched by her performance but amazed that Madilyn had written the song herself at such a young age. Her writing has developed and continues to connect with her audience in a special way. In Madilyn’s own words, “I hope my songs are relatable and are able to touch peoples’ hearts. My goal is to make people feel something when they listen.”
And Then There Was YouTube. Madilyn’s desire to reach more people with her music hit a wall almost right away. After all she comes from a very tiny town in northern Wisconsin. YouTube was a great resource and extended her audience.
After posting a few music videos with a close friend, Madilyn courageously uploaded her first solo video in the Fall of 2009. Her submission won a cover contest held by fellow YouTuber Kata Hay. That success was all the inspiration Madilyn needed to start her own channel. In November of the same year the Madilyn Bailey channel was launched.
Mirrors
Madilyn Bailey Lyrics
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‘Cause your shine is somethin’ like a mirror
And I can’t help but notice
You reflect in this heart of mine
If you ever feel alone and
The glare makes me hard to find
Just know that I’m always
Parallel on the other side
‘Cause with your hand in my hand and a pocket full of soul
I can tell you there’s no place we couldn’t go
Just put your hand on the glass
I’ll be tryin’ to pull you through
You just gotta be strong
‘Cause I don’t wanna lose you now
I’m lookin’ right at the other half of me
The vacancy that sat in my heart
Is a space that now you hold
And tell me how to fight for now
And I’ll tell you, baby, it was easy
Comin’ back into you once I figured it out
You were right here all along
It’s ’cause you’re like my mirror
My mirror staring back at me
It’s ’cause you’re like my mirror
Aren’t you somethin’, an original
Cause it doesn’t seem merely assembled
And I can’t help but stare, cause
I see truth somewhere in your eyes
I can’t ever change without you
You reflect me, I love that about you
And if I could, I
Would look at us all the time
With your hand in my hand and a pocket full of soul
I can tell you there’s no place we couldn’t go
Just put your hand on the glass
I’ll here tryin’ to pull you through
You just gotta be strong
‘Cause I don’t wanna lose you now
I’m lookin’ right at the other half of me
The vacancy that sat in my heart
Is a space that now you hold
And tell me how to fight for now
And I’ll tell you, baby, it was easy
Comin’ back into you once I figured it out
You were right there all along
It’s ’cause you’re like my mirror
My mirror staring back at me
I couldn’t get any bigger
With anyone else beside of me
And now it’s clear as this promise
That we’re making
Two reflections into one
‘Cause it’s like you’re my mirror
My mirror staring back at me, staring back at me
Yesterday is history
Tomorrow’s a mystery
I can see you lookin’ back at me
Keep your eyes on me
Baby, keep your eyes on me
‘Cause I don’t wanna lose you now
I’m lookin’ right at the other half of me
The vacancy that sat in my heart
Is a space that now you hold
And tell me how to fight for now
And I’ll tell you, baby, it was easy
Comin’ back into you once I figured it out
You were right here all along
It’s ’cause you’re like my mirror
My mirror staring back at me
I couldn’t get any bigger
With anyone else beside of me
And now it’s clear as this promise
That we’re making
Two reflections into one
‘Cause it’s like you’re my mirror
My mirror staring back at me
Madilyn Bailey's song "Mirrors" is a mellow, understated love song. The lyrics depict the nature of true love, where two people in love reflect each other's emotions and they become one. The lyrics are full of metaphors, like the "mirror" that reflects the singer's lover, and the "pocket full of soul" that suggests how close the lovers are.
The chorus emphasizes the closeness of the lovers, with the lines "I'm looking right at the other half of me / The vacancy that sat in my heart / Is a space that now you hold," showing how the singer has found someone to fill a void they never knew existed. The lines "You reflect me, I love that about you / And if I could, I would look at us all the time" reflect how the singer sees their lover as a reflection of themselves and their soul.
Overall, "Mirrors" is a beautiful song about love that grows and matures as two people become one. The metaphorical imagery and the soft, soothing melody make it a perfect song to listen to with your special someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Aren’t you somethin’ to admire?
You are truly amazing and worthy of admiration.
‘Cause your shine is somethin’ like a mirror
You possess a radiance that reflects like a mirror.
And I can’t help but notice
I cannot help but observe your qualities.
You reflect in this heart of mine
You resonate deep within my heart.
If you ever feel alone and
If you ever feel lonely,
The glare makes me hard to find
It may be difficult to see me amidst the brightness.
Just know that I’m always
Know that I am always around,
Parallel on the other side
Just on the other side, as if a parallel existence.
‘Cause with your hand in my hand and a pocket full of soul
Together, with a strong sense of spirit and love, we can go anywhere.
I can tell you there’s no place we couldn’t go
There is no destination or journey we cannot undertake together.
Just put your hand on the glass
Simply place your hand upon the surface of the glass,
I’ll be tryin’ to pull you through
I will do my best to help you and be there for you.
You just gotta be strong
You must be strong despite any adversity.
‘Cause I don’t wanna lose you now
I do not wish to lose you at this moment in time.
I’m lookin’ right at the other half of me
I am gazing directly at the other half of my being, in reference to you.
The vacancy that sat in my heart
The empty space that once filled my heart,
Is a space that now you hold
Is now filled by your presence.
And tell me how to fight for now
Please instruct me on how I can sustain this relationship and persevere through the present trials.
And I’ll tell you, baby, it was easy
And I will respond by saying, my dear, it was not a difficult undertaking whatsoever.
Comin’ back into you once I figured it out
Eventually, I returned to you after learning and gaining the necessary insights.
You were right here all along
You were present and close at hand the entire time.
It’s ’cause you’re like my mirror
It is because you are like a reflection of myself,
My mirror staring back at me
You are like a mirror in which I see myself reflected.
Aren’t you somethin’, an original
You are so unique and original.
Cause it doesn’t seem merely assembled
Your qualities and qualities do not seem just like an assembly of parts.
And I can’t help but stare, cause
I cannot stop gazing at you because,
I see truth somewhere in your eyes
I detect honesty and truth in your gaze.
I can’t ever change without you
I cannot go through any transformation without you by my side.
You reflect me, I love that about you
You reflect a part of me back to myself, and I adore that about you.
And if I could, I
If it were possible,
Would look at us all the time
I would keep looking at us together constantly.
I couldn’t get any bigger
I cannot become any more significant or influential without you,
With anyone else beside of me
Without your presence beside me.
And now it’s clear as this promise
It is now evident, as this pledge indicates,
That we’re making
This promise that we are making together.
Two reflections into one
Two reflections that merge into one,
‘Cause it’s like you’re my mirror
Because you are like a mirror to me,
My mirror staring back at me, staring back at me
You are my mirror which reflects back to me, reflecting back to me.
Yesterday is history,
Yesterday is now in the past,
Tomorrow’s a mystery
Tomorrow is still an unknown quantity.
I can see you lookin’ back at me
I can envision you gazing back at me now.
Keep your eyes on me
Keep your focus directed towards me,
Baby, keep your eyes on me
My dear, please do not take your eyes off of me.
Contributed by Arianna N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jywhl Galacha
Aren't you somethin' to admire
Cause your shine is somethin' like a mirror
And I can't help but notice
You reflect in this heart of mine
If you ever feel alone and
The glare makes me hard to find
Just know that I'm always
Parallel on the other side
Cause with your hand in my hand and a pocket full of soul
I can tell you there's no place we couldn't go
Just put your hand on the glass
I'll be tryin' to pull you through
You just gotta be strong
Cause I don't wanna lose you now
I'm lookin' right at the other half of me
The vacancy that set in my heart
Is a space that now you hold
Show me how to fight for now
And I'll tell you, baby, it was easy
Comin' back into you once I figured it out
You were right here all along
It's like you're my mirror
My mirror staring back at me.
Aren't you somethin', an original
Cause it doesn't seem merely as simple
And I can't help but stare, cause
I see truth somewhere in your eyes
I can't ever change without you
You reflect me, I love that about you
And if I could, I
Would look at us all the time
Cause with your hand in my hand and a pocket full of soul
I can tell you there's no place we couldn't go
Just put your hand on the glass
I'll be tryin' to pull you through
You just gotta be strong
Cause I don't wanna lose you now
I'm lookin' right at the other half of me
The vacancy that set in my heart
Is a space that now you hold
Show me how to fight for now
And I'll tell you, baby, it was easy
Comin' back into you once I figured it out
You were right here all along
It's like you're my mirror
My mirror staring back at me
I couldn't get any bigger
With anyone else beside of me
And now it's clear as this promise
That we're making
Two reflections into one
Cause it's like you're my mirror
My mirror staring back at me, staring back at me
Yesterday is history
Tomorrow's a mystery
I can see you lookin' back at me
Keep your eyes on me
Baby, keep your eyes on me
Cause I don't wanna lose you now
I'm lookin' right at the other half of me
The vacancy that set in my heart
Is a space that now you hold
Show me how to fight for now
And I'll tell you baby, it was easy
Comin' back into you once I figured it out
You were right here all along
It's like you're my mirror
My mirror staring back at me
mekkiepoo
When JT sings this song it feels like a love song.. this version feels much more somber, almost as if you are looking into a mirror and wondering where the real you went. Mourning the loss of the younger happier self you used to be. Hits me in the feels.. thank you for this cover!
Vitória Carmelio
❤🙇♀️🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷😻 belíssimo cover
María José Ruíz Luna
I like this more than the original, I love your voice, it's amazing, keep singing <3
Clara Canu
I'm a hudge Fan of Justin Timberlake but... Wow, this cover is just so perfect. Not better than original (only for me) but I cry, so wonderful.. 👏🏼😍
Sukhdeep Sandhu
I think this one is more better than original
Mshra Treble
@Sukhdeep Sandhu never
bring me the horizon
look how much time has passed and I keep replaying. your voice is angelic.
Krajanka
IT'S BEEN NEARLY SEVEN YEARS? AND SOMEHOW THIS IS STILL THE BEST COVER OF THIS SONG I'VE EVER HEARD? HOW? I LOVE IT!
Elaine Rocha
Essa menina é muito TOP! Uma voz maravilhosa!! Não canso de ouvir!
ixii
Simmm