Mirrors
Rejjie Snow Lyrics

Uh, hello?
The artist senses a disturbance.

Uh, where, where he at?
The artist is curious where someone is.

I think he awake though (hol' up)
The artist believes the person he's looking for is awake.

There's somethin' knockin' loud on my window, ooh (oh, we outside though)
Someone is anxiously and loudly trying to get the artist's attention from outside his window.

But mirrors all I see (yeah, ooh, hello)
The artist is seeing nothing but his own reflection.

Who could that be at my window? Ooh (we-we-we, we outside)
The artist is now aware that someone is outside his window.

(Get yo' ass down here)
The person outside the window is urging the artist to come down.

Said, all I see is me (ooh)
The artist is still seeing only his own reflection.

I don't ever trip, I don't ever sit down (hey)
The artist doesn't get distressed easily and never takes a break.

Hit me on my hip, we gon' shut that shit down
The artist is always ready to take action to resolve any issue.

Tryna get a grip, I don't wanna fall down (down)
The artist is trying his best to maintain balance in his life and not lose control.

Now look, I caught rabbits way before rappin' (fuck)
The artist has been resourceful and successful long before he became a rapper.

Way before they cared if I looked unhappy
People didn't care about the artist's happiness before he rose to fame.

I mean way before Michael Jackson looked nappy (yeah-yeah)
People didn't care about Michael Jackson's appearance before he became famous and looked different.

Way before the blonde hair, blue-eyed tactics, uh (yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah)
People have been using 'blonde hair, blue-eyed tactics' to sell things for a long time.

I know mistakes get pushed to the masses
The artist knows that people in the public eye can get unfairly criticized for making mistakes.

I read the how to's pushin' black magic
The artist has read many books about using black magic.

I'm hooded up stars and my view birth accidents
The artist is in the spotlight and believes accidents happen when you're not careful.

Seven months later, you be crawlin', my bafflement
The artist is confused by how much someone can progress in only seven months.

Out the packagin', how to's nada
The artist believes that what you get out of a book isn't always helpful in real life.

Press play, I recharge, so run, Roger
The artist listens to music to recharge and get motivated.

Planted that seed so my tree lives longer
The artist has laid a foundation for his future.

My daughter got eyes on the prize like her mama, I'm ashamed
The artist's daughter is focused on achieving her goals and he's proud of her, but he feels ashamed of himself.

There's somethin' knockin' loud on my window (Hey wait, somebody lookin' out the window) ooh (I think he's lookin' there)
The artist is again hearing someone knock loudly on his window and believes someone is peering inside.

But mirrors all I see (yeah, ooh, hey, hey, my man)
The artist is still seeing only his own reflection despite the commotion outside.

Who could that be at my window? (Hey, my man, somebody, somebody get the window) Ooh (you think he switchin')
The artist still doesn't know who is trying to get his attention and wants someone to check the window.

Sayin' all I see is me (ooh)
The artist is still seeing only his own reflection and feels somewhat alienated by it.

We on the edge of my bed
The artist and someone else are on the edge of his bed.

You know I can't cut my dreads
The artist is known for his hairstyle and doesn't want to change it.

You got me missin' my ex
The artist is experiencing a longing for his ex-partner.

I'll put the X on my soul
The artist is willing to make a sacrifice for his ex-partner.

You know the karma I dread
The artist is concerned about potential negative consequences due to his actions.

I mean I love you to death
The artist really loves his ex-partner.

You know the butterflies roam
The artist is feeling uncertain and anxious.

I took a trip to your home
The artist recently went to his ex-partner's home.

I heard the stereotypin', I quit
The artist has decided to stop worrying about stereotypes and other people's opinions.

Call me accountable, yes
The artist accepts responsibility for his own mistakes.

Bury this out to my kin
The artist wants his family to remember and carry on his legacy.

Drown like a fish in the sink
The artist feels overwhelmed and helpless.

Rappers in plastic, I waste
The artist believes some rappers are fake and not genuine.

Look at me feedin' this kid, diapers all in my crib
The artist is taking care of a child and is responsible for their well-being.

(Uh, yeah-yeah)
The artist is making a vocalization.

There's somethin' knockin' loud on my window (Hey wait, somebody lookin' out the window) ooh (I think he's lookin' there)
The artist is hearing someone knock on his window again and believes someone is looking inside.

But mirrors all I see (yeah, ooh, hey, hey, my man)
The artist is still seeing only his own reflection, despite the noise outside his window.

Who could that be at my window? (Hey, my man, somebody, somebody get the window) Ooh (you think he switchin')
The artist still doesn't know who is trying to get his attention and wants someone to check the window again.

Sayin' all I see is me (ooh)
The artist is still seeing only his own reflection and feels alone and disconnected from the world.

I don't ever trip, I don't ever sit down (hey)
The artist is always poised and ready for action.

Hit me on my hip, we gon' shut that shit down
The artist is preparing to take action to address the disturbance.

Tryna get a grip, I don't wanna fall down (down)
The artist is trying his best to maintain balance and not lose control.