Since then, while maintaining her singing career, she has occasionally encountered controversy, partly due to her statements and gestures—such as her ordination as a priest despite being a woman with a Roman Catholic background—and her strongly expressed views on organised religion, women's rights, war, and child abuse.
In addition to her ten solo albums her work includes many singles, songs for films, collaborations with many other artists and appearances at charity fundraising concerts.
Since converting to Islam in 2018 she has changed her name to Shuhada Sadaqat.
In December 2019 she gave her first UK concert in five years at the Shepherd's Bush Empire, London.
On 26 July 2023, O'Connor's family issued a statement that she had died at the age of 56, without indicating the date or cause.
In the statement, the singer’s family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
The acclaimed Dublin performer released 10 studio albums, while her song “Nothing Compares 2 U” was named the number one world single in 1990 by the Billboard Music Awards. Her version of the ballad, written by musician Prince, topped the charts around the globe and earned her three Grammy nominations.
1000 Mirrors
Sinéad O'Connor Lyrics
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A scream a shout far in the distance
Maybe the first or second floor
Curtains colouring the windows
Never see behind closed doors
A silent siege behind politeness
Domestic harmony for show
Lost in the mirage of a marriage
And as I see through the real you
I'm falling Straight into
A Thousand broken Mirrors
I can't hide
And outside the bright lights
Can't hide the pain inside
And I've broken a thousand mirrors
Now it's time(x 4)
Loving her children with a passion
Protecting them at any cost
Taking the only course of action
There's no more bridges left to cross
Who are the ones that are the guilty?
Who are the ones that bear the scar?
We must not leave our sisters bleeding
We sing this song for Tsoora Shah
And as I see through the real you
I'm falling Straight into
A Thousand broken Mirrors
I can't hide
And outside the bright lights
Can't hide the pain inside
And I've broken a thousand mirrors
Now it's time(x 4)
Sinéad O'Connor's song "1000 Mirrors" is a powerful representation of the struggles of a woman trapped in an abusive relationship. The lyrics vividly illustrate the facade of a perfect life behind closed doors, marked by a scream or a shout coming from upstairs or behind closed curtains. The real-life circumstances of domestic abuse and violence that often hide behind the facade of propriety and a perfect family are brought to light in the song. The woman struggles to reconcile the image of her husband and the reality of his abusive behavior. She is lost in the mirage of a marriage, unable to break free from the abuse and violence that she experiences.
The song also highlights the struggles of mothers who are compelled to protect and love their children, despite being trapped in an abusive relationship. They face the dilemma of choosing to stay with their abusive partner to protect their children or leave the relationship and risk losing custody of their children. O'Connor makes a poignant reference to Tsoora Shah, a woman who was honor-killed by her family in Pakistan. The reference underscores the importance of standing up for women facing brutal forms of oppression such as honor-killing, and domestic abuse, and creating a safe and empowering environment for them.
Line by Line Meaning
A scream a shout far in the distance
A loud and desperate noise is coming from a far-off place
Maybe the first or second floor
The source of the noise could be on one of the first two floors of a building
Curtains colouring the windows
The windows are partially blocked by curtains
Never see behind closed doors
It's impossible to know what's happening inside a room with closed doors
A silent siege behind politeness
An unspoken struggle is happening beneath a facade of polite behavior
Domestic harmony for show
The appearance of a peaceful home life is being maintained for the sake of others
Lost in the mirage of a marriage
Feeling trapped in a marriage that doesn't reflect reality
Outside a world she'll never know
Dreaming of a life that's beyond reach
And as I see through the real you
Seeing past someone's false front
I'm falling Straight into
Being pulled in by the truth
A Thousand broken Mirrors
The shattered pieces of illusions
I can't hide
Cannot deny or escape the reality
And outside the bright lights
Despite the distractions of the outside world
Can't hide the pain inside
The internal pain cannot be overlooked or silenced
And I've broken a thousand mirrors
The realization has shattered illusions and lies
Now it's time(x 4)
This is the moment to take action and move forward
Loving her children with a passion
Feeling immense love and devotion for her children
Protecting them at any cost
Willing to do anything to keep them safe
Taking the only course of action
Making a difficult decision because no other options remain
There's no more bridges left to cross
The opportunity for reconciliation or compromise has been exhausted
Who are the ones that are the guilty?
Questioning who is responsible for causing the pain
Who are the ones that bear the scar?
Wondering who will live with the consequences of the situation
We must not leave our sisters bleeding
It is important to support and stand up for other women in difficult situations
We sing this song for Tsoora Shah
Honoring a woman who was the victim of a violent crime
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANIRUDDHA DAS, JOHN PANDIT, SANJAY TAILOR, STEVEN SAVALE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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A Thousand Broken Mirrors
Sinead O'Connor
A scream a shout far in the distance
Maybe the first or second floor
Curtains colouring the windows
Never see behind closed doors
A silent siege behind politeness
Domestic harmony for show
Lost in the mirage of a marriage
Outside a world she'll never know
And as I see through the real you
I'm falling Straight into
A Thousand broken Mirrors
I can't hide
And outside the bright lights
Can't hide the pain inside
And I've broken a thousand mirrors
Now it's time(x 4)
Loving her children with a passion
Protecting them at any cost
Taking the only course of action
There's no more bridges left to cross
Who are the ones that are the guilty?
Who are the ones that bear the scar?
We must not leave our sisters bleeding
We sing this song for Tsoora Shah
And as I see through the real you
I'm falling Straight into
A Thousand broken Mirrors
I can't hide
And outside the bright lights
Can't hide the pain inside
And I've broken a thousand mirrors
Now it's time(x 4)
Written by: ANIRUDDHA DAS, JOHN PANDIT, SANJAY TAILOR, STEVEN SAVALE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
@PedroGames-wt9zw
Linda voz❤ que Deus a acolha nos seus braços 🙏🙏
@donnaa.ibelli5643
Rest in Peace to a beautiful soul and artist.
@marcusfanbass7361
❤🙏
@6y6aaa
A scream a shout far in the distance Maybe the first or second floor Curtains colouring the windows Never see behind closed doors A silent siege behind politeness Domestic harmony for show Lost in the mirage of a marriage Outside a world she'll never know And as I see through the real you I'm falling Straight into A Thousand broken Mirrors I can't hide And outside the bright lights Can't hide the pain inside And I've broken a thousand mirrors Now it's time
@sirstranger
It is impossible to remain indifferent to hear the songs of Sinéad. Touch the soul, make us reflect, protest, express, verbalize the actions. Thank you for your music, for your voice, for your strength and courage. I hope that one day it can assist here in Brazil.
@drmoran3216
Sinead O'connor is fucking brilliant. I just never appreciated how brilliant she is.
@aikanae1
This song always gives me goosebumps - it's a song of both saddness and empowerment and tribute and purpose or resolve. That's amazing.
@tropicwave1
A Thousand Broken Mirrors
Sinead O'Connor
A scream a shout far in the distance
Maybe the first or second floor
Curtains colouring the windows
Never see behind closed doors
A silent siege behind politeness
Domestic harmony for show
Lost in the mirage of a marriage
Outside a world she'll never know
And as I see through the real you
I'm falling Straight into
A Thousand broken Mirrors
I can't hide
And outside the bright lights
Can't hide the pain inside
And I've broken a thousand mirrors
Now it's time(x 4)
Loving her children with a passion
Protecting them at any cost
Taking the only course of action
There's no more bridges left to cross
Who are the ones that are the guilty?
Who are the ones that bear the scar?
We must not leave our sisters bleeding
We sing this song for Tsoora Shah
And as I see through the real you
I'm falling Straight into
A Thousand broken Mirrors
I can't hide
And outside the bright lights
Can't hide the pain inside
And I've broken a thousand mirrors
Now it's time(x 4)
Written by: ANIRUDDHA DAS, JOHN PANDIT, SANJAY TAILOR, STEVEN SAVALE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
@6y6aaa
Loving her children with a passion Protecting them at any cost Taking the only course of action There's no more bridges left to cross Who are the ones that are the guilty? Who are the ones that bear the scar? We must not leave our sisters bleeding We sing this song for Tsoora Shah
@petardinjo
Rest in peace Sinead <3 I am really heartbroken. Your voice will be remembered. You had that something. You will not be forgotten.