Black Mirror
The View Lyrics
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I'm glad that your not finding it easy
There's never many troubles apart
When your dying on a reckless pale heart
Life gets boring standing so still
When no one is around for your Grieving
You feel so wet but trying so hard
To dry up in this soaking graveyard
When your the one not walking on holy ground
As you look in the black mirror and your realise that your frozen
And every door around you has slowly started closing
This is how it feels when the lonely loner leaves
This is how it feels
This is how it feels
What to do with days and there time
It's challenging when your on the front line
Your weeping but not heard through the screams
No saviour comes to soften your mad dreams
Is it bad it feels sweet now your sad
Want you to have a taste of the pain I had
As you look in the black mirror and your realise that your frozen
And every door around you has slowly started closing
This is how it feels when the lonely loner leaves
This is how it feels
This is how it feels
Feeling warm
Waking up
Some of the things that you can do with luck
Drinking wine
Not caring about time
I know we had it but it feels made up
Playing games and cute pet names
So this is how it feels to be me
I'm glad that your not finding it easy
I'm glad that your not finding it
Said I'm glad that your not finding it
Glad your not finding it easy
The lyrics to The View's song "Black Mirror" convey a sense of isolation, loneliness, and despair. The singer reflects on their own struggles and painful experiences, contrasting it with a perceived lack of understanding or empathy from others. The opening lines express a certain satisfaction in knowing that the listener doesn't comprehend the difficulties of the singer's life. They acknowledge that life becomes monotonous and stagnant when there are no challenges or troubles to face, and when there is no one around to share in the grief.
The chorus emphasizes the feeling of being trapped and disconnected. Looking into the "black mirror" (which could be interpreted as a metaphor for self-reflection or a representation of modern technology) highlights the feeling of being frozen and helpless. Every door metaphorically closes around the singer, symbolizing the lack of opportunities or support. The song suggests that this is what it feels like when one who is accustomed to being alone or misunderstood departs. It portrays a sense of longing for their pain to be understood, or for others to experience the same depth of emotion.
In the latter part of the song, there is a shift in tone. The singer reflects on moments of joy and escape, where the weight of their loneliness is temporarily lifted. These moments are described as waking up from a warm slumber, expressing a sense of relief and contentment. However, these moments are short-lived, and the repetition in the closing lines shows that the singer ultimately still finds solace in the fact that others do not easily understand their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is how it feels to be me
This is what it's like to experience life from my perspective
I'm glad that your not finding it easy
I find comfort in knowing that you don't understand my struggles
There's never many troubles apart
There are always a multitude of problems to face
When your dying on a reckless pale heart
When your emotions are overwhelming and causing pain
Life gets boring standing so still
Life becomes monotonous when you're stagnant and unchanging
When no one is around for your Grieving
When there is no support system to help you through your sorrow
You feel so wet but trying so hard
You feel emotionally vulnerable but are attempting to stay strong
To dry up in this soaking graveyard
To find healing in a place filled with sadness and loss
Let me be the one that you notice now
Allow me to be the person who finally captures your attention
When your the one not walking on holy ground
When you are the one struggling and feeling disconnected from spirituality or higher purpose
As you look in the black mirror and your realise that your frozen
When you reflect on your life and realize you're stuck in an unchanging, unhappy state
And every door around you has slowly started closing
Every opportunity or option for change is disappearing
This is how it feels when the lonely loner leaves
This is the sensation of being abandoned by even the most solitary individuals
What to do with days and there time
How to occupy your days when you have so much time
It's challenging when your on the front line
It's difficult to face all the hardships and obstacles alone
Your weeping but not heard through the screams
You're crying out for help, but your cries go unnoticed amidst the chaos
No saviour comes to soften your mad dreams
No one saves you from the torment of your own chaotic thoughts and nightmares
Is it bad it feels sweet now your sad
Does it make me a bad person to find pleasure in your suffering?
Want you to have a taste of the pain I had
I desire for you to experience the same pain and hardship I have endured
Feeling warm
Experiencing a sense of comfort and contentment
Waking up
Becoming aware and conscious
Some of the things that you can do with luck
There are various possibilities and opportunities that arise through chance
Drinking wine
Indulging in pleasure and relaxation
Not caring about time
Being unconcerned with the passage of time
I know we had it but it feels made up
I acknowledge that we once had something, but it now seems unreal or imaginary
Playing games and cute pet names
Engaging in playful activities and using affectionate names
I'm glad that your not finding it easy
I find comfort in knowing that you don't understand my struggles
I'm glad that your not finding it
I'm pleased that you're not experiencing the same challenges
Said I'm glad that your not finding it
I reiterate my satisfaction that you're not facing the difficulties
Glad your not finding it easy
I am pleased that you're not finding it simple or uncomplicated
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kieren Webster, Kyle Falconer, Peter Reilly
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Alftupper334
There's not a track on this album that I don't like...
Love it
@carolinegraham770
Beautiful
@Mattporter18
What a tune! This needs so many more views!!
@shiningstarman9155
Best song on the album. I love it.
@amandapeart9537
Just heard this on radio 2. And oh man what a tuuune ❤
@Ryan-fq8xw
Tune !
Love the build up part at the end 🤘
@faizalahmad7931
The best song, i feel calm when i heard this song