The Mirror
The Phantom of the Opera Canadian Cast Lyrics

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Where in the world have you been hiding
Really, you were perfect
I only wish I knew your secret
Who is your great tutor?
Father once spoke of an angel
I used to dream he′d appear
Now as I sing, I can sense him
And I know he's here

Here in this room he calls me softly
Somewhere inside hiding
Somehow I know he′s always with me
He, the unseen genius
Christine, you must have been dreaming
Stories like this can't come true
Christine, you are talking in riddles
And it's not like you
Angel of music
Guide and guardian
Grant to me your glory
Who is this angel
Angel of music
Hide no longer
Secret and strange angel
He′s with me, even now

Your hands are cold
All around me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Mirror" from The Phantom of the Opera Canadian Cast reflect the singer, Christine's, longing for her mysterious and talented mentor, whom she refers to as the "angel of music." The opening lines express her curiosity about where this person has been hiding and admiration for their perfection. She desires to uncover their secret and discover who taught them to be so great.

Christine reminisces about her father mentioning an angel and how she used to dream that he would appear. As she sings, she feels a presence, indicating that the angel is with her in the room. She can't see him, but she can sense his guidance and realizes that he is an unseen genius. This unseen genius is the angel of music, the one Christine believes has been teaching and inspiring her.

In the next part, someone questions if Christine is just dreaming or telling riddles with her stories. But she insists that she's not joking, and she truly believes that she has an angel guiding and protecting her. She pleads for the angel to reveal himself, to no longer hide his secret and strangeness. She feels his presence even in the present moment, as her hands feel cold all around her, indicating she is being touched by his presence.

Overall, the lyrics of "The Mirror" convey Christine's deep connection to her mentor, the phantom, whom she perceives as an angel of music. It speaks to her admiration, longing, and intuition, as well as the mysterious and supernatural nature of their relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Where in the world have you been hiding
Tell me, where have you been all this time?

Really, you were perfect
Honestly, you were flawless

I only wish I knew your secret
I only desire to know your mysterious ways

Who is your great tutor?
Who is the one who teaches you so magnificently?

Father once spoke of an angel
My father used to talk about a heavenly being

I used to dream he'd appear
I used to fantasize about his sudden arrival

Now as I sing, I can sense him
Now, as I perform, I can feel his presence

And I know he's here
And I am aware that he is present

Here in this room he calls me softly
In this very room, he whispers my name gently

Somewhere inside hiding
Concealed within, somewhere

Somehow I know he′s always with me
Somehow, I understand that he is always by my side