On 14 December 2011, she won the sixth season of the French talent show La France a un incroyable talent, the French version of the Got Talent series when she was just 13.[1] She sang "Rolling in the Deep" and "Set Fire to the Rain" from Adele and "Firework" from Katy Perry.
In 2012, she opened for the French musical comedy Adam et Ève: La Seconde Chance (mis en scène by Pascal Obispo). She also released a number of covers online and opened for Thirty Seconds to Mars at Palais des Festivals de Cannes and for Florent Pagny tour Vieillir Ensemble and in 2014 for 5 of Lindsey Stirling's concerts in France.
She gained significant recognition with "Homeless" taken from her similarly titled EP Homeless. The single topped the SNEP French official singles chart.
On 18 May 2015, she released the album Fearless recorded in London and New York.
Mirror Mirror
Marina Kaye Lyrics
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And to guess definitely
But tears come fall, like diamond ring
I hold it in, to turn in up
And to guess definitely
But tears come fall, like diamond ring
Nothing's gonna be the same
I might be torn inside
I could be cold, but I'm burning for a new life
Mirror, mirror on the wall
I'm falling to the other side
A thousand pieces on the floor
So I can chase the fireflies
I face the pain, it's beautiful
I don't have to run anymore
I don't have to run anymore
I scream it out, no one can hear
Release the demons inside of me
Break through the eye, scars on my sleeve
Nothing's gonna be the same
I might be restless, I could be wild
I might be torn inside
I could be cold, but I'm burning for a new life
Mirror, mirror on the wall
I'm falling to the other side
A thousand pieces on the floor
So I can chase the fireflies
I face the pain, it's beautiful
I don't have to run anymore
I don't have to run anymore
Catch me now, I'm a runaway
I'll be who I'm meant to be
I'm invisible, now I can see
I'll be who I'm meant to be
I'll be who I'm meant to be
Mirror, mirror on the wall
I'm falling to the other side
A thousand pieces on the floor
So I can chase the fireflies
I face the pain, it's beautiful
I don't have to run anymore
I don't have to run anymore
In Mirror Mirror, Marina Kaye reflects on the struggles of being true to oneself and finding the strength to break free from the pressures and expectations of others. The first verse sets the tone for the song, as she describes holding in her emotions and trying to keep up appearances, but eventually, the tears fall like diamonds. The repetition of "nothing's gonna be the same" emphasizes the feeling of inevitability that comes with change.
The chorus is where Kaye really delves into the theme of the song. She imagines herself looking in the mirror and seeing a fractured image, with "a thousand pieces on the floor." The metaphor of chasing fireflies suggests a sense of yearning and longing, as she strives to capture something that may be just out of reach. But despite the pain and challenges she faces, she finds beauty in the struggle, singing that "I face the pain, it's beautiful" and finally realizing that she doesn't have to run away from her true self anymore.
The bridge brings the song to a hopeful conclusion, as Kaye declares that she will be true to herself, no matter the cost. "Catch me now, I'm a runaway/I'll be who I'm meant to be" is a powerful statement of self-acceptance that will inspire many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I hold it in, to turn in up
I suppress my emotions in order to put on a brave face
And to guess definitely
I try to predict the future
But tears come fall, like diamond ring
But eventually, my emotions overflow and pour out like precious tears
Nothing's gonna be the same
I know that things are going to change
I might be restless, I could be wild
I am feeling antsy and uncontrollable
I might be torn inside
I could be struggling emotionally
I could be cold, but I'm burning for a new life
I may seem unfeeling, but I am secretly yearning for a fresh start
Mirror, mirror on the wall
I am talking to my own reflection
I'm falling to the other side
I am transitioning to a new chapter of my life
A thousand pieces on the floor
I feel broken and shattered
So I can chase the fireflies
But I am still hopeful and chasing after bright dreams
I face the pain, it's beautiful
I am confronting my struggles, which is a beautiful thing
I don't have to run anymore
I am no longer running away from my emotions or problems
I scream it out, no one can hear
I feel like my cries for help go unnoticed
Release the demons inside of me
I am trying to let go of my internal demons
Break through the eye, scars on my sleeve
I am breaking through the surface level and showing my true, scarred self
Catch me now, I'm a runaway
I am running away from my past and embracing a new future
I'll be who I'm meant to be
I am determined to achieve my true potential
I'm invisible, now I can see
I feel like I have been seen and understood for the first time
I don't have to run anymore
I am no longer running from myself or my past
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEFAN SKARBEK, ROBIN GRUBERT, MARINA DALMAS
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