Mirrors
Trapped in Static Lyrics
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You’ve been always a stranger, and lets you wondering the truth
They know how to hide from you, through the mirrors on the wall
Different face every day, they know the way, they know how to pull it
Through
Are you better off alone, this life is not for you and you know
Are you better off alone, she is not the one for you and you know
Are you better off alone, lost without her, but they’re never alone
Give me all you got, all your tech freak radios,
Playing in stereo, they like it like that
My baby got back, and she’s checking the videos,
With stupid scenario, stealing the past
But you never really know what you got,
No more heroes in the mirrors, while you’re slipping in the dark
Do you really know what you got?
Are you better off alone, or you like it like that
Are you better off alone, this life is not for you and you know
Are you better off alone, lost without her, but they’re never alone
Are you better off alone, she is not the one for you and you know
Are you better off alone, lost without her, but they’re never alone
Are you better off alone, she is not the one for you and you know
Are you better off alone, lost without her, but she’s never alone
In Trapped in Static's song "Mirrors," the lyrics suggest a feeling of detachment and alienation from society. The opening verse "You are better off alone, this life is not the one for you" touches upon the feeling of not fitting into our society's norms and expectations. The second line "You've been always a stranger" highlights this feeling of being an outsider. The verse suggests that the singer is plagued by this feeling of not belonging and is perhaps seeking the truth about his place in the world.
The second verse takes on a more sinister tone, with the singer being aware that there are hidden entities that hide from him in society. The lyrics "They know how to hide from you, through the mirrors on the wall, different face every day, they know the way, they know how to pull it through" suggests that the singer feels like there are people or entities out there trying to control or manipulate him. The use of the term "mirrors on the wall" also creates a sense of deception, with the singer feeling like the world is not an honest place.
The chorus "Are you better off alone, lost without her, but they’re never alone" suggests that the singer may be in a romantic relationship that is not fulfilling or is perhaps toxic. However, this relationship is not the only thing that is causing his detachment from the world. The repetition of "Are you better off alone" in the chorus suggests that the singer may be questioning whether he would be better off isolated or disconnected from current society.
Overall, "Mirrors" by Trapped in Static conveys feelings of detachment, alienation, and perhaps even paranoia. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels like he is not part of society, and there are entities out there trying to control him.
Line by Line Meaning
You are better off alone, this life is not the one for you
Being alone is better than living a life that doesn't suit you
You’ve been always a stranger, and lets you wondering the truth
You have always felt like an outsider, wondering about the truth of your existence
They know how to hide from you, through the mirrors on the wall
Others know how to deceive and hide from you, using reflective surfaces to their advantage
Different face every day, they know the way, they know how to pull it Through
People can change their appearance and manipulate others to their advantage
Are you better off alone, this life is not for you and you know
Being alone might be better than continuing in a life that isn't right for you, and you realize this
Are you better off alone, lost without her, but they’re never alone
You may feel lost without someone, but others always have someone with them
Are you better off alone, she is not the one for you and you know
Being alone might be better than being with someone who isn't right for you, and you acknowledge this
Give me all you got, all your tech freak radios,
Give me all your technology and devices
Playing in stereo, they like it like that
Playing loudly in stereo is how they prefer it
My baby got back, and she’s checking the videos,
The artist's partner is using technology to watch videos
With stupid scenario, stealing the past
These videos have absurd scenarios and are reminiscent of past experiences
But you never really know what you got,
One may not fully appreciate what they have until it's gone
No more heroes in the mirrors, while you’re slipping in the dark
There are no more role models or saviors to look up to, while one is lost and alone
Do you really know what you got?
Do you truly appreciate what you have?
Are you better off alone, or you like it like that
Do you prefer being alone or is it a situation you've adapted to and grown comfortable with?
Are you better off alone, she is not the one for you and you know
Being alone may be better than being with someone who isn't right for you, and you are aware of this
Are you better off alone, lost without her, but she’s never alone
You may feel lost without someone, but they always have someone with them
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