Mirror Mirror
TV Girl Lyrics
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Tell me is it all my fault
Don't you look at me like that
I'm not so bad
It's exactly like you told me
If i were you then you'd be lonely
If you were me then you'd kiss and hold me
Cause I'm so sad
The sun is down and the earth's revolving
Everything looks so expensive
You must think i'm so pretentious
They all have the best intentions
Thats the devil's best invention
Take the pill, get the reference
That'll get us all arrested
Locked away, throw away the key
Now we get to eat for free
Call your parents, no reply
Stick a needle in my eye
If i die before i wake
Make sure all the lines are straight
And all the words stay in their place
All i ever wanted was a little taste of
Sugar
Oooo honey, honey
Let's get together
We could make a lot of money
Sit there skulling on the stairs
Brown eyes and silky hair
Breathing in the filthy air
Where it comes from
Where it comes from, no one cares
Where it goes, up your nose
past your tongue and down your throat
Where it lands, plant a rose
Dig it up before it grows
And if you can't afford new clothes
Rip apart your pantyhose
Cut your bangs, strike a pose
with every thing that can be exposed
Hide your eyes, talk real slow
in that famous sultry tone
Get the dreamboat all alone
it won't be hard to drag him home
Is he the one who love you so?
Do you really wanna know?
It's in his kiss, that's where it is
It's in his hip, that's where it lives
And if you're sure that this is it
go ahead and slit your wrists
cause ever since we were little kids
all I ever wanted was a little bit of
Sugar
Ooooo honey, honey
Let's get together
We could make a lot of money
The lyrics of TV Girl's "Mirror Mirror" explore feelings of insecurity and loneliness, as the singer talks to a mirror and imagines a world in which they are someone else, and someone else is them. The first stanza sets the tone, with the singer asking the mirror if everything that's happening is their fault. They want to be seen as not that bad, and imagine that the mirror, if it were them, would be lonely. The second half of the stanza sees the singer imagining that, if the mirror were them, they would be held and kissed, because they are sad. The feeling of loneliness and the desire for love permeate the song, but it's made clear that the singer doesn't necessarily want to be themselves, they just don't want to be alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Mirror mirror on the wall
Asking a philosophical question to a reflective surface
Tell me is it all my fault
Questioning one's actions and assigning blame
Don't you look at me like that
Feeling judged and defensive
I'm not so bad
Attempting to justify oneself
It's exactly like you told me
Remembering past advice or warnings
If i were you then you'd be lonely
Empathizing with others and imagining scenarios
If you were me then you'd kiss and hold me
Desiring comfort and companionship
Cause I'm so sad
Expressing emotions of sadness
And i'm glad that everything's dissolving
Finding solace in things falling apart
The sun is down and the earth's revolving
Observing natural cycles of time and movement
Everything looks so expensive
Feeling out of place in a materialistic world
You must think i'm so pretentious
Being self-conscious of perceived judgments
They all have the best intentions
Recognizing that others mean well
Thats the devil's best invention
Acknowledging the potential harm that can come from good intentions
Take the pill, get the reference
Referring to the popular culture of pharmaceuticals
That'll get us all arrested
Commenting on the societal consequences of drug use
Locked away, throw away the key
The punishment for breaking the law
Now we get to eat for free
Sarcastically pointing out the potential benefits of imprisonment
Call your parents, no reply
Feeling abandoned and alone
Stick a needle in my eye
Hyperbolic expression of extreme distress
If i die before i wake
Referencing a traditional Christian prayer for an early death
Make sure all the lines are straight
Attention to detail, even in death
And all the words stay in their place
Respect for order and structure
All i ever wanted was a little taste of Sugar
Desiring sweetness or pleasure in life
Oooo honey, honey
A term of endearment or affection
Let's get together
Expressing a desire for unity or partnership
We could make a lot of money
Suggesting that power and wealth are attainable
Sit there skulling on the stairs
Engaging in excessive drinking or drug use in a public setting
Brown eyes and silky hair
Describing physical features that are attractive or desirable
Breathing in the filthy air
Living in a polluted or unpleasant environment
Where it comes from
Questioning the source of pollution or harm
Where it comes from, no one cares
The indifference or apathy of others to negative externalities
Where it goes, up your nose
Referencing the use of illicit drugs
past your tongue and down your throat
Describing the process of drug use
Where it lands, plant a rose
Rejecting negativity and finding positivity or growth
Dig it up before it grows
Being proactive in avoiding harmful situations or habits
And if you can't afford new clothes
Acknowledging financial difficulties or limitations
Rip apart your pantyhose
Taking unconventional measures to dress or express oneself
Cut your bangs, strike a pose
Changing one's appearance or demeanor to attract attention or be more confident
with every thing that can be exposed
Pushing boundaries or being provocative to make a statement or seek attention
Hide your eyes, talk real slow
Using body language and tone to convey a certain mood or message
in that famous sultry tone
A voice style that is seductive or alluring
Get the dreamboat all alone
Achieving a desired romantic partner or experience
it won't be hard to drag him home
Being confident in one's ability to be successful in a romantic pursuit
Is he the one who love you so?
Questioning the sincerity of a lover
Do you really wanna know?
Expressing curiosity or suspicion about a situation
It's in his kiss, that's where it is
Believing that someone's actions or behavior are a true reflection of their feelings
It's in his hip, that's where it lives
Commenting on physical attraction or sexual desire
And if you're sure that this is it
Being confident in a decision or choice
go ahead and slit your wrists
Hyperbolic expression of emotions
cause ever since we were little kids
Describing a long-standing desire or goal
all I ever wanted was a little bit of
Reiterating the desire for pleasure or happiness
Sugar
A metaphor for something sweet and enjoyable in life
Contributed by Mason N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bendathebest3372
Mirror mirror on the wall
Tell me is it all my fault
Don't you look at me like that
I'm not so bad
It's exactly like you told me
If I were you then you'd be lonely
If you were me then you'd kiss and hold me
'Cause I'm so sad
And I'm glad that everything's dissolving
The sun's down and the earth's revolving
Everything looks so expensive
You must think I'm so pretentious
They all have the best intentions
That's the devil's best invention
Take the pill, get the reference
They'll get us all arrested
Locked away, throw away the key
Now we get to eat for free
Call your parents, no reply
Stick a needle in my eye
If I die before I wake
Make sure all the lines are straight
And all the words stay in their place
All I ever wanted was a little taste of sugar
Ooh, honey, honey
Let's get together
We can make a lot of money
Sit there sulking on the stairs
Brown eyes and silky hair
Breathing in the filthy air
Where it comes from, no one cares
Where it goes, up your nose
Past your tongue and down your throat
Where it lands, plant a rose
Dig it up before it grows
And if you can't afford new clothes
Rip apart your pantyhose
Cut your pants and strike a pose
With everything that can be exposed
Hide your eyes, talk real slow
In the famous sultry tone
Get the dreamboat all alone
It won't be hard to drag him home
Is he the one who loves you so?
Do you really wanna know?
It's in his kiss, that's where it is
It's in his hips that's where it is
And if you're sure that this is it
Go ahead and slit your wrists
Because ever since we were little kids
All I ever wanted was a little bit of sugar
Ooh, honey, honey
Let's get together
We can make a lot of money
@mouthwideopen8338
Gotta be one of my favorite pre-French Exit era TV Girl songs.
@toxicnowaste696
this whole album needs more recognition
@breakingbad3610
best tv girl song in ever
@bendathebest3372
Mirror mirror on the wall
Tell me is it all my fault
Don't you look at me like that
I'm not so bad
It's exactly like you told me
If I were you then you'd be lonely
If you were me then you'd kiss and hold me
'Cause I'm so sad
And I'm glad that everything's dissolving
The sun's down and the earth's revolving
Everything looks so expensive
You must think I'm so pretentious
They all have the best intentions
That's the devil's best invention
Take the pill, get the reference
They'll get us all arrested
Locked away, throw away the key
Now we get to eat for free
Call your parents, no reply
Stick a needle in my eye
If I die before I wake
Make sure all the lines are straight
And all the words stay in their place
All I ever wanted was a little taste of sugar
Ooh, honey, honey
Let's get together
We can make a lot of money
Sit there sulking on the stairs
Brown eyes and silky hair
Breathing in the filthy air
Where it comes from, no one cares
Where it goes, up your nose
Past your tongue and down your throat
Where it lands, plant a rose
Dig it up before it grows
And if you can't afford new clothes
Rip apart your pantyhose
Cut your pants and strike a pose
With everything that can be exposed
Hide your eyes, talk real slow
In the famous sultry tone
Get the dreamboat all alone
It won't be hard to drag him home
Is he the one who loves you so?
Do you really wanna know?
It's in his kiss, that's where it is
It's in his hips that's where it is
And if you're sure that this is it
Go ahead and slit your wrists
Because ever since we were little kids
All I ever wanted was a little bit of sugar
Ooh, honey, honey
Let's get together
We can make a lot of money
@tvgirlzz
one of my favs
@angelicalikescats
So underrated
@lapret13
Feeling more wild than innocent ;)
@TheDudeCanRoll
love this!
@arieanahernandez2876
I love this song!!!!!
@Raebuggie
neat song!