Mirror
Sammy Copley Lyrics

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You were solo
so was I
We alone saw
Eye to eye
Yet I held you
At arms length
I'll admit I
Was afraid

And you waited
Patiently
I knew heartache, but
You knew me
You were humble
You were kind

Open arms and
Open mind

The lyrics of Sammy Copley's song "Mirror" talk about a lack of intimacy between two people who share a deep connection. The first two lines reveal that both the singer and the person they are addressing were alone in the sense that they were not physically with anyone else. However, they were able to connect on a different level and see "eye to eye." Despite this emotional closeness, the singer admits to holding the other person "at arms length" because they were afraid of getting too close and risking heartbreak.

The next few lines reveal that the other person was patient with the singer and knew them deeply, despite the singer being afraid to let them fully in. The final lines of the verse describe the other person as humble, kind, and open-minded, which furthers the contrasting notion that they were willing to be vulnerable and intimate while the singer held themselves back out of fear.

Overall, the lyrics of "Mirror" are a portrayal of the human tendency to hold back parts of ourselves out of fear, even when we feel emotionally connected to others. It's a reminder to be vulnerable and open, even when it's scary.

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