We like m… Read Full Bio ↴We are a five piece rock n’ roll band called The Mirror Trap.
We like music to be full of heart and soul, blood and guts, sweat and tears, and every other combination sticky human reality. We want to be a reaction to the sanitised, wipe clean plastic culture that is taking over our generation. We like depressing books, lipstick and bad dancing. No one is perfect.
We self released the album Stay Young in February 2014, and on February 16th 2015 we will release the Silent Men EP.
We have been lucky enough to play alongside Placebo, The View, Idlewild, Glasvegas and many other lovely bands. We have played on the T Break stage at T in The Park, and done live BBC radio sessions for Ally McCrae and Vic Galloway.
In the summer of 2014 we toured Russia with Placebo, who have also invited us to play with them on there 20 date UK tour in February and March 2015.
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of.
Bell Street
The Mirror Trap Lyrics
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and start a faith from the hole that's in my wall.
I've been treading water like a champion,
I hear my neighbours but I don't know their names...
I'm running on empty,
I'm running on nothing at all,
running on empty,
I slept for twelve hours today
tomorrow I wont sleep,
I dream by day and choke myself at night.
The man in black says he's taking me down to Bell Street,
'cos I've been acting funny in the town...
I'm running on empty,
I'm running on nothing at all,
running on empty,
I'm giving up...
I'll stagger through this town,
a saviour is all I want.
Bad poets will turn into clowns,
what's freedom when there's no one around...
The Mirror Trap's song "Toys" is a melancholic and introspective piece that deals with themes of isolation, hopelessness, and the desire for salvation. The opening lines, "I will sit and count the bars on my window and start a faith from the hole that's in my wall", paint a vivid picture of someone who is imprisoned both physically and mentally. The singer feels trapped and is searching for meaning and purpose in their life, even if it means creating their own faith.
The next few lines, "I've been treading water like a champion, I hear my neighbours but I don't know their names", suggest a sense of exhaustion and fatigue. The singer is fighting to keep their head above water but feels like they are barely keeping afloat. They are aware of their surroundings but have not made any meaningful connections with the people around them.
The chorus, "I'm running on empty, I'm running on nothing at all, running on empty, I'm giving up...", reinforces the idea that the singer is at the end of their rope. They are drained of energy and motivation, and are on the brink of giving up entirely.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's mental state. "I slept for twelve hours today, tomorrow I won't sleep, I dream by day and choke myself at night", reveals that the singer is struggling with insomnia and possibly even nightmares. They are haunted by their own thoughts and fears, and have not been able to find peace.
The final lines of the song, "I'll stagger through this town, a saviour is all I want. Bad poets will turn into clowns, what's freedom when there's no one around...", express a longing for redemption and a sense of disillusionment with the world. The singer feels like they are stumbling aimlessly through their life, hoping for a savior to come and rescue them from their misery. They realize that the things they used to find meaningful and inspiring (such as poetry) now seem shallow and unimportant.
Overall, "Toys" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the human experience of struggling with mental illness and feeling disconnected from the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
I will sit and count the bars on my window
I am feeling trapped and confined, so much so that I count the bars on my window to pass the time.
and start a faith from the hole that's in my wall.
Although I feel trapped, I try to find hope and meaning even in the smallest things, like the hole in my wall.
I've been treading water like a champion,
I have been struggling and trying my best to stay afloat, even though I feel like I'm not making any progress.
I hear my neighbours but I don't know their names...
Although I am surrounded by people, I am still very much alone and isolated, as I don't even know my neighbors' names.
I'm running on empty,
I feel drained and exhausted, as if I have nothing left to give.
I'm running on nothing at all,
I don't have any energy or motivation left to keep going.
I'm giving up...
I feel defeated and like I can't continue on the way things are.
I slept for twelve hours today
I am struggling with depression and fatigue, which is causing me to sleep for long periods of time.
tomorrow I wont sleep,
Although I slept for a long time today, I know that tomorrow my insomnia will kick in and I won't be able to sleep at all.
I dream by day and choke myself at night.
I am haunted by my thoughts and fears, both day and night.
The man in black says he's taking me down to Bell Street,
I am afraid of the consequences of my actions and feel like I'm being punished for them.
'cos I've been acting funny in the town...
Others perceive me as strange or off because of my behavior, which only adds to my feelings of isolation and loneliness.
I'll stagger through this town,
Although it's difficult, I keep going and try to find meaning and purpose, even as I stumble.
a saviour is all I want.
I hope that someone will come and save me from my current situation.
Bad poets will turn into clowns,
I am disillusioned with the world around me, as even things that once brought me comfort and joy now seem meaningless or ridiculous.
what's freedom when there's no one around...
Even if I had my freedom, it wouldn't make a difference, as I am still alone and trapped in my own thoughts and feelings.
Contributed by Amelia C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Karine D
Nice to meet you TMT. Very energic live set. Thanks placebo :)
Dave Smith
Amazing set at Cliffs tonight! Loads of energy, great mix of dynamics in the tracks..
That fkn Snare! Sticksman's tops! Where's Ya Twitt? Much luck guys!
PurpleWitch1
favourite song, so amazing. cant wait for the new album thats for sure!
Michelle
Amazing Scottish band! Seen them support placebo in Edinburgh and Glasgow, amazing performers. Ill be looking out for the album. Well done lads!
bigfatgoblin
Checking this out ready for the Placebo tour. Will be getting in early to catch you guys. Love this.
Ryan Todd
Haha me too, o2 glasgow 1st march tic toc
Maria
my favourite song, epic one!
Stephanie Holmes
love the mirror trap now! sawthem perform on the fourth at placebo! reminds me of twin atlantic but heavier! :3 great song:3
WavesOfWealth
I saw them last night, they were the supporting act for Placebo and did a great job too.
bellflower19
saw them with placebo to was great gig