The Mirror
Michael Crawford & Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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Remember that too
Little Lotte thought: am I fonder of dolls
Or of goblins or shoes?
Or of riddles of frocks?
Those picnics in the attic
Father playing the violin
As we read to each other dark stories of the North
No, what I love best, Lotte said
Is when I'm asleep in my bed
And the Angel of Music sings songs in my head!
The Angel of Music sings songs in my head!
Insolent boy!
This slave of fashion
Basking in your glory!
Ignorant fool!
This brave young suitor
Sharing in my triumph!
Angel, I hear you!
Speak, I listen
Stay by my side, guide me!
Angel, my soul was weak
Forgive me
Enter at last, Master!
Flattering child, you shall know me
See why in shadow I hide
Look at your face in the mirror
I am there inside!
Angel of Music
Guide and guardian
Grant to me your glory
Angel of Music
Hide no longer
Come to me, strange angel
I am your angel
Come to me: Angel of Music
Whose is that voice?
Who is that in there?
I am your Angel of Music
Come to me: Angel of Music
Christine, angel!
"The Mirror" is a duet sung by Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in the musical, "The Phantom of the Opera". In the first part of the song, Lotte is depicted as a curious young girl with a wandering mind, who is trying to decide what she loves most. In the second part of the song, the Phantom, who has been observing Christine's every move, chimes in, revealing his jealousy towards Raoul, who he deems "an ignorant fool". The Phantom then speaks to Christine directly, pretending to be the Angel of Music, the entity he has been using to communicate with her and influence her singing.
The Phantom is manipulative and vengeful, and the contrast between his dark, powerful voice and Christine's angelic soprano reinforces his position as an intimidating figure. The lyrics underscore the Phantom's desire to control Christine and make her the star he always wanted her to be, which explains his manipulative tactics. The song's sinister tone is heightened by the use of the organ in the background, and the haunting repetition of the phrase "Angel of Music".
Line by Line Meaning
Little Lotte let her mind wander
Lotte was lost in thought
Remember that too
Remember to think
Little Lotte thought: am I fonder of dolls
Or of goblins or shoes?
Or of riddles of frocks?
Those picnics in the attic
Or of chocolates?
Lotte pondered about what she loved most - dolls, goblins, shoes, riddles, frocks, picnics or chocolates
Father playing the violin
As we read to each other dark stories of the North
Lotte and her father enjoyed reading to each other while her father played the violin
No, what I love best, Lotte said
Is when I'm asleep in my bed
And the Angel of Music sings songs in my head!
The Angel of Music sings songs in my head!
Lotte's favorite thing was to hear the Angel of Music sing in her dreams
Insolent boy!
This slave of fashion
Basking in your glory!
A boy, proud and vain over his fashion sense was being scolded
Ignorant fool!
This brave young suitor
Sharing in my triumph!
A foolish suitor was sharing in someone's moment of victory
Angel, I hear you!
Speak, I listen
Stay by my side, guide me!
Angel, my soul was weak
Forgive me
Enter at last, Master!
Someone is seeking guidance and asking the Angel of Music for forgiveness
Flattering child, you shall know me
See why in shadow I hide
Look at your face in the mirror
I am there inside!
Someone in hiding revealed that they reside within another person
Angel of Music
Guide and guardian
Grant to me your glory
Someone is seeking the Angel's guidance and blessings
Angel of Music
Hide no longer
Come to me, strange angel
Someone is calling upon the Angel of Music to reveal themselves
I am your angel
Come to me: Angel of Music
The Angel of Music reveals themselves to someone
Whose is that voice?
Who is that in there?
Someone is curious about the voice they hear
I am your Angel of Music
Come to me: Angel of Music
The Angel of Music reveals themselves again
Christine, angel!
Someone addresses Christine, calling her an angel
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Charles Hart, Richard Stilgoe
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