I'm Looking Through You
Mika Lyrics


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I'm looking through you,
Where did you go?
I thought I knew you,
What did I know?
You don't look different, but you have changed.
I'm looking through you, you're not the same.

Your lips are moving,
I cannot hear.
Your voice is soothing,
But the words aren't clear.
You don't sound different,
I've learned the game.
I'm looking through you,
You're not the same.

Why, tell me why, did you not treat me right?
Love has a nasty habit of disappearing overnight.

You're thinking of me,
The same old way.
You were above me,
But not today.
The only difference is you're down there.
I'm looking through you,
Any other way.

Why, tell me why did you not treat me right?
Love has a nasty habit of disappearing overnight.

I'm looking through you,
Where did you go?
I thought I knew you,
What did I know?
You don't look different,
But you have changed.




I'm looking through you,
You're not the same!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mika's song "Looking Through You" are about the pain and confusion that comes with realizing someone you thought you knew well has changed. The first verse, "I'm looking through you, where did you go? I thought I knew you, what did I know? You don't look different, but you have changed. I'm looking through you, you're not the same," speaks to the feeling of being lost and alone when someone you trusted and believed in suddenly becomes a stranger. The second verse continues this theme, with the singer unable to understand the words coming from the changed person's mouth: "Your lips are moving, I cannot hear. Your voice is soothing, but the words aren't clear. You don't sound different, I've learned the game. I'm looking through you, you're not the same."


The chorus of the song, "Why, tell me why, did you not treat me right? Love has a nasty habit of disappearing overnight," encapsulates the heartbreak and betrayal that comes with this realization. The singer is left wondering why this person they cared for didn't treat them with the love and respect they deserved, and struggling to come to terms with the fact that the love they thought was eternal has disappeared.


Mika's choice to write a song about the pain of realizing someone you love has changed is a powerful one, as it's something everyone can relate to. In relationships, we all hope that the people we care about will stay the same forever - but the reality is that people grow, evolve, and change, sometimes in ways that hurt us. By singing about this pain, Mika offers a sense of comfort to anyone who has gone through a similar experience.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm looking through you,
I can see through you and your actions


Where did you go?
Where have you disappeared to?


I thought I knew you,
I believed I knew who you were


What did I know?
But in reality, I knew very little about you


You don't look different, but you have changed.
Though you appear the same, you have undergone a transformation


Your lips are moving,
You are speaking to me


I cannot hear.
But I cannot comprehend your words


Your voice is soothing,
Your tone is calming


But the words aren't clear.
However, I cannot decipher the meaning behind them


You don't sound different,
Your voice is the same


I've learned the game.
But I know your tricks now


Why, tell me why, did you not treat me right?
Please explain to me why you mistreated me


Love has a nasty habit of disappearing overnight.
Love can suddenly vanish and leave one feeling empty


You're thinking of me,
You have thoughts about me


The same old way.
But your thoughts are the same old ones


You were above me,
You used to be superior to me


But not today.
But not anymore


The only difference is you're down there.
The only notable change is that now you are beneath me


Any other way.
If I look at you any other way, I'll still see through you


You're not the same!
You have changed too much for me to recognize you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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Comments from YouTube:

@22emme22

Mika is so amazing. His songs are so individual and they are meaningful. They make you feel strong emotion. I love him :)

@adamparrish69

I love MIKA SO much. His voice is AMAZING.

@vandereedtnathan

Mika Rules!!!! It's my favorite song off his new album, great lyrics!! Respect Mika!!!!

@konradbostonterrier

My insides cry & laugh simultaneously listening to this magic. It's so angsty and painfully beautiful and soothingly calm. I'm spellbound.

@OoChewYCiaoO

This song... Everytime I hear it, feels like the first time; it's just genius!

@adelechenabcdef

Mika's voice is amazing, I like him

@crazyaboutmika

I love this song and I love Mika! I can't wait till September 18th and dash into a store to buy his CD and play it all the time!

@Bunny220490

I love this song ... I love the album ... I love him ... He's fantastic ... Everybody have to buy the LP!!!!!!

@TheKathrynParish

There has been such a talented singer since Freddy Mercury or Frank Sinatra! What a voice!

@marcyboyy

Thanks so much for uploading, the new album sounds amazing, dont know if i'll buy it though. This song is so beautiful - I love it!! Thanks so much for posting Ive been looking everywhere for this song.

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