Smoke & Mirrors
Obel Agnes Lyrics
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That you've got so far
I know the good, the great
Is working you like a charm.
Oh my one, rushing away
With a bag full of bones
I know the place you left
The crow, the cat, the bird and the bee
I'm sure they would agree
That my one is falling for tricks,
Smoke and mirrors playing your wit.
A hue and cry waiting to blow
Under your skin, wherever you go
Still I wish that I knew
The taste of something that good
The song "Smoke & Mirrors" by Agnes Obel addresses a loved one who seems to be caught up in the trappings of success and the superficiality of the entertainment industry. The singer expresses her happiness for her loved one's success but also acknowledges the toll it takes on them. The good life might seem like "a charm," but in reality, it's quite challenging.
The lyrics capture the vulnerability of someone who's been swept up in the hustle and bustle of fame. The lines "oh my one, rushing away with a bag full of bones" evoke a sense of being weighed down by something - perhaps the cost of fame. The singer recognizes the fakeness of the industry, singing about "smoke and mirrors playing your wit" - essentially saying that it's all a facade, an illusion. Despite this, there's still a desperate desire for the good things that come with fame - "the taste of something that good". The song ends on an unresolved note, with the singer wondering what it would be like to experience that level of success.
Overall, "Smoke & Mirrors" is a poignant commentary on the perils of fame and the industry that surrounds it. It's a reminder that success often comes at a great cost, and that there's a fine line between the real and the imagined in the entertainment world.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my one, I'm so happy
That you've got so far
I know the good, the great
Is working you like a charm.
I am extremely happy and proud of you for all that you've accomplished. I understand that success has been rewarding and you're thriving.
Oh my one, rushing away
With a bag full of bones
I know the place you left
Still won't leave you alone.
You seem to be running away from something, but you can't escape the past. The person or situation you left behind is still affecting you.
The crow, the cat, the bird and the bee
I'm sure they would agree
That my one is falling for tricks,
Smoke and mirrors playing your wit.
Even animals can see that you're being deceived. You're falling for illusions and your own cleverness is being used against you.
A hue and cry waiting to blow
Under your skin, wherever you go
Still I wish that I knew
The taste of something that good
There is a potential for a huge outburst of emotion that is brewing inside of you. You may try to find solace in new environments, but deep down you're searching for a familiar feeling of comfort and pleasure that you can't seem to find.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AGNES CAROLINE THAARUP OBEL
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@tishzand8029
Smoke and Mirrors
Oh my one, I'm so happy
That you've got so far
I know the good, the great
Is working you like a charm.
Oh my one, rushing away
With a bag full of bones
I know the place you left
Still won't leave you alone.
The crow, the cat, the bird and the bee
I'm sure they would agree
That my one is falling for tricks,
Smoke and mirrors playing your wit.
A hue and cry waiting to blow
Under your skin, wherever you go
Still I wish that I knew
The taste of something that good.
@jettzopp5684
Oh my one, I'm so happy
That you've got so far
I know the good, the great
Is working you like a charm.
Oh my one, rushing away
With a bag full of bones
I know the place you left
Still won't leave you alone.
The crow, the cat, the bird and the bee
I'm sure they would agree
That my one is falling for tricks,
Smoke and mirrors playing your wit.
A hue and cry waiting to blow
Under your skin, wherever you go
Still I wish that I knew
The taste of something that good.
@bonniejames5663
so underrated,but im almost glad she's not too well known. agnes is our little secret guys...................
@ReverseJuxtapose
Lol. Why do I feel the same way? It’s weird.
@sofiehoving_oos
I also dont really like it when all people keep commenting about the tv shows where they came form and stuff but on they other side i really want her to be succesful
@kearsimartinez1810
She’s in euphoria now
@LeonardoRossiMUA
Shes also famous but still our Little secret for deep quite 'magic' moments
@janedousse6218
@@sofiehoving_oos aaaà
@Morganville94
I've been listening to Agnes Obel for years and when they played this song on The Originals I wanted to cry! The scene and the song fit so perfectly!!!
@arielasatryan2459
I’m so glad this song was in originals too
@jayson6419
Freya
@josephmartillopalacios8121
This was the only song from my melancholic side that I kept listening to from TVD and the originals after saving them in a special folder.