Cermin
Sore Lyrics

The lyrics of SORE’s song Cermin are imbued with a sense of reflection and introspection. The singer, speaking to themselves, urges their inner self to cast light into their heart and revel in the pleasures of the night. They encourage themselves not to shy away from their troubles and acknowledge that only they can bear their pains. The line ‘Hanya dirimu yang kau iba’ could be interpreted in two ways- either as an expression of self-love or as a way of apportioning blame exclusively to the self. The next verse seems to suggest the latter interpretation, as the singer speaks harshly to themselves to let karma speak and to express their resentment. The repetition of ‘Dirimu dihempas batuan’ serves to emphasise that the singer feels crushed and burdened.

The overall mood of the song is introspective, and a sense of melancholy pervades the lyrics, save for a few lines where the singer is urging themselves to face their problems. The song is evocative and conveys the sense that the singer is coming to terms with themselves and realising that only they can alleviate their pain. The lyrics may also be interpreted as a metaphor for life- the self is the mirror that shows us our true character and the rocks symbolize the trials that we may face. By urging themselves to face their pain, the singer may be seen to be encouraging us all to face adversity with a brave face and to learn from our experiences.