The Mirror
Patrick Salone Lyrics
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These nights all of the back roads are calling my name and I don't think I'll be in town
You always said I'd lead the way yeah who knows why
It's not like I ever heard you say goodbye
Bright lights break through the darkness behind me
And I pulled onto the side without making a sound
Tonight that backseat is calling my name and I don't think I'll be around
This bed of flowers will soon die
Street lights under the rain droplets falling at 4:05 and I'm afraid I'm going down
Tonight your voice is calling my name and I don't think I'll be around
You always said I'd lead the way yeah who knows why
It's not like I ever heard you say goodbye
In the song "The Mirror" by Patrick Salone, the lyrics paint a melancholic picture of a person who feels lost and disconnected from their surroundings. The imagery of street lights under rain droplets falling at specific times (3:05 and 4:05) creates a somber atmosphere that mirrors the singer's emotional state. The repetition of not being in town and not being around suggests a desire to escape or distance themselves from an unsatisfying situation or relationship.
The lyrics also touch upon a sense of longing and unfulfilled expectations. The line "You always said I'd lead the way yeah who knows why, It's not like I ever heard you say goodbye" implies a lack of closure or communication in a past relationship. This unfinished business and unanswered questions contribute to the singer's feelings of confusion and unease. The reference to a bed of flowers that will soon die could symbolize the impermanence and fragility of relationships and the transient nature of life itself.
Overall, "The Mirror" portrays a sense of longing, disconnection, and introspection. It explores themes of escaping, feeling lost, and the pain of unresolved emotions. The lyrics capture the turmoil of the singer's inner world and their struggle to navigate their own emotions and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Street lights under the rain droplets falling at 3:05 and I'm afraid I'm coming down
The dim street lights shine through the raindrops, it's 3:05 in the morning and I'm filled with fear that my happiness is diminishing.
These nights all of the back roads are calling my name and I don't think I'll be in town
During these nights, the deserted roads seem to beckon me, and I believe I won't be staying in this place for long.
You always said I'd lead the way yeah who knows why
You constantly assured me that I would be the one guiding our journey, although the reasons behind it remain a mystery.
It's not like I ever heard you say goodbye
It's not as if you ever expressed farewell to me verbally.
Bright lights break through the darkness behind me
Intense lights pierce through the gloominess behind me.
And I pulled onto the side without making a sound
In silence, I swiftly moved to the side of the road.
Tonight that backseat is calling my name and I don't think I'll be around
Tonight, the backseat of a vehicle seems to summon me, and I doubt I'll be present for much longer.
I'd always felt you didn't want me to stay which made you cry
I had an enduring sensation that you didn't desire my presence, causing you to shed tears.
This bed of flowers will soon die
The arrangement of flowers on this bed will perish soon.
Street lights under the rain droplets falling at 4:05 and I'm afraid I'm going down
The street lights continue to gleam through the raindrops, it's now 4:05 AM and I'm petrified that I'm descending into despair.
Tonight your voice is calling my name and I don't think I'll be around
This evening, I hear your voice calling out my name, but I suspect I won't be present for much longer.
You always said I'd lead the way yeah who knows why
You always insisted that I would be the one guiding our journey, although the reasons remain unclear.
It's not like I ever heard you say goodbye
It's not as if you ever bid me farewell with words.
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Written by: Patrick Salone
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