The group originally comprised brothers Alan Ralph Osmond (born June 22, 1949), (Melvin) Wayne Osmond (born August 28, 1951), Merrill Davis Osmond (born April 30, 1953), Jay Wesley Osmond (born March 2, 1955) and Donny (Donald) Clark Osmond (born December 9, 1957). They were later joined by younger siblings (Olive) Marie Osmond (born October 13, 1959) and Jimmy (James) Arthur Osmond (born April 16, 1963).
In 1966, they made their performing debut with their siblings on Andy Williams Show, though they didn't come around much again until the Donny and Marie Show and The Osmond Family Show.
Mirror Mirror
The Osmonds Lyrics
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I don't like your life at all
How did we ever come to be
The kind of person that I see
Mister, mister look alike
Don't we both want what is right
I want to change but can't you see
You can lie and you can cheat
Step on those who kiss your feet
Do you think no one will see
Don't forget you can't fool me
The Osmonds's song "Mirror Mirror" explores self-reflection and self-improvement. The lyrical themes of the song are centered on the relationship between the self and the reflection in a mirror; it appears that the singer is staring at their reflection and lamenting the life they see. The lyrics are filled with self-loathing, and the character in the song is finding it hard to make positive changes in their life.
The song also explores the theme of accountability, as the singer confronts someone who looks like themselves, but who is unwilling to make positive changes in their life. They want to make a change but feel like someone is stopping them. The person who is stopping them is just like their reflection that looks back at them in the mirror, which could mean that it’s themselves that are stopping them from changing their life. The line "do you think no one will see, don't forget you can't fool me," suggests that the singer has a good sense of character, recognizing the faults of not only themselves but the person that looks like them.
Line by Line Meaning
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Direct address to a reflective surface, seeking validation and feedback from a perceived image of oneself.
I don't like your life at all
Expressing dissatisfaction with one's current state of being, as represented by the reflection in the mirror.
How did we ever come to be
Rhetorical question regarding the origins and development of one's identity and character traits.
The kind of person that I see
Acknowledgment of one's own character traits and tendencies, as revealed by introspection and self-examination.
Mister, mister look alike
Addressing a similar-looking individual with the same name as the artist, possibly a doppelganger or metaphorical representation of the author's struggles.
Don't we both want what is right
Shared desire for moral virtue and righteousness, expressed as a common goal or aspiration.
I want to change but can't you see
Admission of personal flaws and shortcomings, accompanied by a plea for assistance or guidance in overcoming them.
You're the one who's stopping me
Attribution of blame for one's shortcomings to an external force or influence, in this case the doppelganger or representative figure.
You can lie and you can cheat
Accusation of deceit and dishonesty leveled against the doppelganger or representative figure, suggesting an adversarial relationship or negative influence.
Step on those who kiss your feet
Further evidence of the doppelganger or representative figure's immoral behavior, with the suggestion that they take advantage of or exploit others.
Do you think no one will see
Implicit warning that the doppelganger or representative figure will be exposed for their wrongdoing, and that their behavior will have consequences.
Don't forget you can't fool me
Statement of confidence in one's ability to see past outward appearances and false pretenses, emphasizing the importance of honesty and authenticity.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN RALPH OSMOND, MERRILL DAVIS OSMOND, WAYNE OSMOND
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