Smoke & Mirrors
Miss Fame Lyrics
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Walking on a tightrope homeward bound
Your fear is falling, don't look down
Throw me the flame, I'll show you how
Smoke and mirrors
Shadows glimmer
Smoke and mirrors
Taming all the noise inside my mind
Aiming for perfection all the time
Attention's in the detail of the mind
Stuck inside a box we'll never find
Smoke and mirrors
Shadows glimmer
Smoke and mirrors
Show me who I am
Roses upon the stage
A spotlight symphony
Behind a perfect face
Is broken symmetry
Smoke and mirrors
Shadows glimmer
Smoke and mirrors
Show me who I am
Smoke and mirrors
Shadows glimmer
Smoke and mirrors
Show me who I am
In "Smoke & Mirrors" by Miss Fame, she sings about the idea of perception and identity. The song begins by describing the feeling of being high on validation and walking on a tightrope, which can be interpreted as the idea of constantly striving to maintain a certain image to be accepted by society. The line "Your fear is falling, don't look down" represents the fear of losing that accepted image or falling out of the tightrope.
In the chorus, Miss Fame sings the repeating line "Smoke and mirrors, shadows glimmer" which can be interpreted as the idea of things not always being as they seem. The idea of smoke and mirrors is often used to describe a situation that is given a certain illusion to hide the truth. The shadows are glimmering, providing just enough of a hint of truth to keep her searching for a better understanding of who she is.
The second verse talks about the struggle to tame the noise inside one's mind and the constant need for perfection. Attention to detail is important but being stuck in a box is never the solution, creating a sense of feeling trapped or looking into the past/enclosed space.
Overall, Miss Fame is revealing the reality that our true identity might be obscured by the perceptions of others, but recognizing the illusions and seeking the truth can be liberating.
Line by Line Meaning
High on validation off the ground
Feeling validated and secure, but not grounded in reality
Walking on a tightrope homeward bound
Moving forward toward a goal, but with the risk of falling at any moment
Your fear is falling, don't look down
You're afraid of failure, but don't focus on it and keep going
Throw me the flame, I'll show you how
Let me guide you and I'll show you the way
Taming all the noise inside my mind
Controlling the thoughts, doubts, and fears in one's head
Aiming for perfection all the time
Striving for excellence in everything you do
Attention's in the detail of the mind
Focusing on the smallest details can make a big difference
Stuck inside a box we'll never find
Trapped in our own limiting beliefs and unable to grow
Roses upon the stage
Displaying beauty and perfection on the public stage
A spotlight symphony
The attention and praise of an adoring audience
Behind a perfect face
Despite looking flawless, there may be hidden flaws in one's true self
Is broken symmetry
Imperfections and flaws that disrupt the facade of perfection
Smoke and mirrors
Illusions and trickery used to deceive and manipulate
Shadows glimmer
Although there are shadows and darkness, there is still a glimmer of hope
Show me who I am
Help me discover my true self, beyond the facade and illusions
Contributed by Sophia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.