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The Mirror
Seduce Lyrics
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The city lights just fade away
Your feeling low but you don′t let it show
You hide your face and feel the pain
Don't look into the mirror
If you reflect then face the fear
Realities crime, like a simple rhyme
You light a cigarette and say goodnight
You lie in bed my what a site
You say to yourself how long can you last
You close your eyes cause morning comes to fast
Don′t look into the mirror
If you reflect then face the fear
Realities crime, like a simple rhyme
Collective thoughts soon reappear
Awake to the new day you're off once again
Nothing gets in your way you make a new friend
But deep in your mind the one thing you find
That you always remember
Don't look into the mirror
If you reflect then face the fear
Realities crime, like a simple rhyme
Collective thoughts soon reappear
In Seduce's song "The Mirror," the lyrics capture the feeling of isolation and despair that come with facing the hardships of life. The opening lines depict a sense of resignation as the singer mentions how another day goes by, and they are left wishing on a star while the city lights fade away. The singer is feeling low, but they don't let it show; instead, they choose to hide their face and feel the pain.
The chorus of the song urges the listener not to look into the mirror. The mirror represents a symbol of reflection, and the singer seems to be warning against the potential harm that introspection can cause. The lyrics suggest that reflecting on one's life can lead to facing fears, and the reality of one's situation becomes a crime. However, the singer also acknowledges that these collective thoughts will soon reappear, indicating that there is no escape from one's problems.
The song concludes on a somewhat positive note, with the singer waking up to a new day ready to face whatever comes their way. They make a new friend, but deep in their mind, they cannot forget that they should not look into the mirror. The song suggests that one's struggles can be overwhelming, but one must endure and push through them without getting bogged down in self-reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day goes by you wish on a star
You are hoping for something good to happen or for something to change.
The city lights just fade away
You feel isolated or disconnected from the world around you.
Your feeling low but you don′t let it show
You are experiencing negative emotions, but you try to hide them from others.
You hide your face and feel the pain
You keep your pain to yourself, and it hurts you internally.
Don't look into the mirror
You don't want to face your own reflection and see your vulnerabilities or insecurities.
If you reflect then face the fear
If you confront your own reflection, you must confront your fears and insecurities.
Realities crime, like a simple rhyme
The harsh realities of life are difficult to face, even though they may seem simple or easy to understand.
Collective thoughts soon reappear
Your negative thoughts and emotions keep resurfacing, even when you try to hide them.
You light a cigarette and say goodnight
You find comfort in smoking and try to distract yourself from your negative thoughts by going to bed.
You lie in bed my what a site
You look at yourself and notice something unpleasant or undesirable about yourself.
You say to yourself how long can you last
You question how much longer you can continue to suppress your negative thoughts and emotions.
You close your eyes cause morning comes to fast
You try to escape your negative thoughts by going to sleep, but time passes quickly and morning comes too soon.
Awake to the new day you're off once again
You start a new day, but you are still burdened by your negative thoughts and emotions.
Nothing gets in your way you make a new friend
You are able to maintain a positive attitude and make new connections with others despite your negative thoughts and emotions.
But deep in your mind the one thing you find
Despite your outward positivity, you are still struggling with negative thoughts and emotions internally.
That you always remember
This struggle with negative thoughts is a constant presence in your life.
Writer(s): Mark Andrews, David Black, Chuck Burns
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.