While "Good" earned the band critical notoriety and substantial underground cred, they did not -- with this release or any subsequent -- break into the mainstream. After the release of Good, the band replaced Dupree with Billy Conway, a former bandmate of Sandman. Morphine's 1992 release of Cure for Pain, promoted by heavy touring, received some mainstream positive attention, selling over 300,000 copies worldwide and spawning a chart hit in many countries with the single Buena
Subsequent releases include Yes and Like Swimming.
On July 3, 1999, Mark Sandman collapsed on stage in Palestrina, Italy, a suburb of Rome. He was pronounced dead of a heart attack at the scene. He was 46. Morphine released The Night -- arguably their best effort -- posthumously in 2000.
After Sandman's death, the remaining band members reformed and continued to record as Twinemen and later as The Ever Expanding Elastic Waste Band
In 2004, the Mark Sandman box set Sandbox was released by Hi-n-Dry, Mark Sandman's own label. It contains two CDs and a DVD of previously unreleased material spanning Sandman’s musical career. The DVD features clips from early Sandman shows, interviews from the Morphine tours, and various videos from other Sandman solo and group projects, such as Treat Her Right.
"Some day there'll be a cure for pain,
And that's the day I throw my drugs away" - Mark Sandman
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Like A Mirror
Morphine Lyrics
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I'm like a mirror. I'm like a mirror. I'm nothing till you look at me.
I'm like a mirror. I'm like a mirror. I'm nothing till you look at me.
I'm like a mirror. I'm like a mirror. I'm nothing till you look at me.
Martha Lee.
Leave your world, come to me. I'm closer to you than I seem.
Wish upon this melody and come to me Martha Lee.
You can take the Saturn Line. In no time, no time.
I know a ship that's leaving soon. Oh, in fact this afternoon.
So don't forget your parachute. I'll be there to catch you.
And you my future constellation. Climb up here in the sky with me.
Leave your world and come to me. I'm closer to you than I seem.
Oh, wish upon this melody and come to me. Come to me.
Leave your world and join me soon. Martha Lee. Martha Lee.
I know a ship that's leaving soon. In fact this very afternoon.
So don't forget your parachute and I'll be there to catch you.
I'm like a mirror. I'm like a mirror. I'm nothing till you look at me.
I'm like a mirror. I'm like a mirror. I'm nothing till you look at me.
The song "Like A Mirror" by Morphine is a haunting, introspective track that explores themes of identity, self-worth and the power of connection. The repeated refrain of "I'm nothing till you look at me" highlights the idea that our sense of self is often derived from the way others see us. The song's protagonist, Martha Lee, is encouraged to leave behind her world and join the singer on a journey where she can be fully realized in their connection. The line "I know a ship that's leaving soon" suggests that this opportunity may not be available forever and Martha Lee must act quickly if she wants to experience this profound connection.
The song's lyrics are deceptively simple, but they pack a powerful emotional punch. The repeated use of the line "I'm like a mirror" reinforces the idea that our sense of self is intricately tied to our connections with others. The line "Leave your world, come to me. I'm closer to you than I seem" implies that Martha Lee may feel disconnected from the world around her and that the singer offers her a sense of grounding and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a mirror I'm nothing. I'm nothing. I'm nothing till you look at me.
I am empty and worthless until I receive attention or validation from someone else. My self-worth is entirely dependent on the opinions of others.
I'm like a mirror. I'm like a mirror. I'm nothing till you look at me.
I am a reflection of those around me, and I only exist in relation to others. Without their presence or influence, I am nonexistent.
Martha Lee. Leave your world, come to me. I'm closer to you than I seem.
Martha Lee, abandon your current existence and join me in my world. I may seem distant, but in reality I am intimately connected to you.
Wish upon this melody and come to me Martha Lee.
Use this song as a symbol of your desire to join me, and I will be waiting for you with open arms.
Leave your world and join me soon. Leave your world behind.
Do not hesitate to escape your current life and join me in mine. Abandon all attachments to your past and embrace a new beginning with me.
You can take the Saturn Line. In no time, no time.
There is a quick and easy way to reach me - take the Saturn Line. It will take no time at all.
I know a ship that's leaving soon. Oh, in fact this afternoon.
There is a literal ship departing soon that can take us away from our current lives and towards our future together.
So don't forget your parachute. I'll be there to catch you.
Make sure to bring the tools or resources necessary to make a smooth transition to our new life together. I will be there to support and catch you if you fall.
And you my future constellation. Climb up here in the sky with me.
You are my destined partner and together we can create something beautiful and vast like a constellation. Join me in the limitless possibilities of our shared future.
Oh, wish upon this melody and come to me. Come to me.
Use this song as a beacon to guide you towards me. I am eagerly awaiting your arrival.
Leave your world and join me soon. Martha Lee. Martha Lee.
Let go of everything holding you back and come build a new life with me, Martha Lee.
I know a ship that's leaving soon. In fact this very afternoon.
I am certain of our escape plan and the literal ship that will take us away from our current lives. It is departing soon, as in today.
So don't forget your parachute and I'll be there to catch you.
Remember the tools or resources that will help you make a smooth transition to our new life together. And should you need it, I will always be there to support and catch you.
I'm like a mirror. I'm like a mirror. I'm nothing till you look at me.
My existence and value are entirely dependent on the perceptions and reactions of those around me. I am but a reflection of their expectations and judgments.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Mark Sandman
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matto29
Gentlemen and women, If you are spending and evening with a lover, drinking wine and conversing, I can think of no better song to lead to the bedroom. Mr. Sandman would approve. Cheers.
djibril84
Never get tired of this song!
Austin Cruz
This bass line is unreal wtf...?
Marcelo Ferrari
Um mantra, demais....
chemicalbrotha78
Love this song. This track has always felt like a Tricky song that Morphine covered. I'm sure,Tricky (and Trip Hop in general), are responsible for birthing this song....and Morphine was the perfect vessel to deliver it. Soooo...daaamn...eroootic.
Zach Hallquist
Morphine is one of my favorite bands, ever. But they're so frustrating to me, so many times, with song lengths. Some of their tracks just need to be longer, imo. This one has so much more room to go. The chord changes, voice etc. right at the end hint at something amazing to come, then it just effing ends.
Colin Melton
Just like life
pamelasue66
mr Sandaman voice leaves me breathless
Виталий Арбузов
полет души на кончиках пальцев
Scottish McMillan
20 years after Mark's death, here we are. RIP, you bad ass.