Mystic Prophecy is a power metal band from Bad Grönenbach, Germany. Their s… Read Full Bio ↴Mystic Prophecy is a power metal band from Bad Grönenbach, Germany. Their sound is described as hard and melodic, similar to American power metal bands such as Iced Earth, due to their melodic riffing and powerful drumming. The band was formed in 2000 by Valley's Eve bandmates R.D. Liapakis and Martin Albrecht. Gus G was recommended to them by David T. Chastain and played all guitars on the three first albums, but left in 2005 in order to spend more time on his own band Firewind. Since then the band had several changes in its line-up with singer R.D. Liapakis and guitarist Markus Pohl who has joined the band in 2005, being the only long-time members.

The band's latest line-up includes bass player Joey Roxx and drummer Hanno Kerstan. In August 2017 the band announced new guitar player Evan K. Since 2001 the band has released 11 albums. Their 9th album War Brigade, released in 2016 with Massacre Records was up to that time the best selling album of the band, containing some of their best known songs like 'Metal Brigade', 'The Crucifix', 'Burning Out' and 'War Panzer'.

In January 2018 the band released Monuments Uncovered, an album containing metal covers of famous rock hits of the 70s and 80s like 'You Keep Me Hangin' On' (Kim Wilde/The Supremes), 'Shadow on the Wall' (Mike Oldfield), 'I'm Still Standing' (Elton John), 'Because the Night' (Patti Smith) etc.

In January 2020 Mystic Prophecy released its 11th album Metal Division. The album reached after few days of its release #20 in the German Charts and became a hit in the metal genre in iTunes Charts, in countries like Germany (#7), US (#23), Canada (#11), as well as an Amazon bestseller. The album release was accompanied with the singles and video clips Metal Division, Eye to Eye, Dracula and was followed by a tour.

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Studio albums
Vengeance (2001)
Regressus (2003)
Never-Ending (2004)
Savage Souls (2006)
Satanic Curses (2007)
Fireangel (2009)
Ravenlord (2011)
Killhammer (2013)
War Brigade (2016)
Monuments Uncovered (2018)
Metal Division (2020)

In the Mirror
Mystic Prophecy Lyrics

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Days are coming
Days are vanishing
Look into my eyes do
You believe in the day
Changing all the past years?

When you hold the knife into your hands
I want to feel it

I am the owner of every part
Of your thought and sense

In the mirror
Steel by your side
I can see you when
I close my eyes
In the mirror
Steel by your side
When will see you
In the other side?

You are trying to
Control the situation
You are aware it is over
Can you feel it?
I am the air that you breathe

Your sleepless night will be mine
Tell me the truth about your own
When you see your face
On the other side

In the mirror
Steel by your side
I can see you when
I close my eyes
In the mirror
Steel by your side

When will see you
In the other side?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mystic Prophecy's song "In The Mirror" seem to be about a person who is trying to control their situation and erase their past. The first verse talks about believing in a day that changes all past years, perhaps implying a desire to start anew. The second verse describes the person holding a knife in their hands, and the singer wants to feel it, suggesting that they may be using the knife on themselves as a means of control or self-destruction. The line "I am the owner of every part of your thought and sense" could mean that the singer has a hold over the person's mind and emotions.

The chorus mentions a steel by the person's side, which could refer to the knife or a weapon they are carrying. The singer can see this person in the mirror when they close their eyes, which could symbolize introspection or self-reflection. The last line of the chorus, "When will see you in the other side?" is a bit unclear, but it could mean that the singer is waiting for the person to reach a new, better place in their life.

The last verse talks about the person's sleepless night, which the singer claims will be theirs. They ask for the truth about the person's own, perhaps wanting the person to confront their past and their actions. The line "I am the air that you breathe" further emphasizes the singer's control over the person.

Overall, the lyrics of "In The Mirror" seem to deal with themes of control, self-destruction, and starting anew. The song has an ominous, dark tone and could be interpreted as a warning against letting one's negative thoughts and behaviors take over.

Line by Line Meaning

Days are coming
The future is approaching

Days are vanishing
The past is fading away

Look into my eyes do
Pay attention as I ask

You believe in the day
Do you have faith in the future

Changing all the past years?
That it can change the events of the past?

When you hold the knife into your hands
When you have the means to harm

I want to feel it
I desire to experience it

I am the owner of every part
I have control of your mind and emotions

Of your thought and sense
Your entire being

In the mirror
When I look at my reflection

Steel by your side
Holding a weapon