Hailing from Tucson, AZ, post-hardcore quintet Versus the Mirror, formed in… Read Full Bio ↴Hailing from Tucson, AZ, post-hardcore quintet Versus the Mirror, formed in 2004, had already self-financed and recorded their eponymous EP prior to inking a deal with Equal Vision in June 2005. The label released the EP that August, and the guys were back in the studio by the year's end to record their full-length debut. By this time, the band was comprised of drummer Shane Ray, bassist Brad Murray, vocalist David Siebold, and guitarists Gabe Borquez and Kevin Ryan. Working with producer Bob Hoag (The Bled, The Format), Versus the Mirror was able to capture the live intensity of their shows with a raw-sounding album crafted without the use of ProTools, instead employing vintage equipment. The resulting record, Home, was issued in April 2006. That same month, they jumped on the road with The Fully Down as support for a two-month nationwide Boysetsfire tour.

As of early 2007, Versus the Mirror is no more. It was confirmed on their official site, which is no longer onine, on January 4, 2007, saying they needed to "move on and grow." But at the conclusion of the post, he mentions that they are commencing writing for a new record under a new name which hasn't been decided yet, and we will be hearing from them again shortly.

Discography:
2006 - Home
2005 - Versus The Mirror
2004 - Demo

Members:
David Siebold - Vocals
Gabe Borquez - Guitar
Kevin Ryan - Guitar
Brad Murray - Bass
Shane Ray - Drums

Nick Martin - Vocals (on their demos 2003-2004)

I Am
Versus the Mirror Lyrics

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As the clouds below are gently unaware
That the sun did cry for us until we knew it's shape

gravity pulling life from the body into a map of the seas
Oh my, I've written one too many lies this time
Muscles as sore as the loser I am

brilliant is he who makes his move but knows exactly where he should have gone to the ones who've held me back

Write as the reader you are
Until the end of all time

I hid my face in your dress
To act as my disquise
To hide the face that in 13 years
I would see my own damn eyes

brilliant is he who makes his move but knows exactly where he should have gone to the ones who've held me back

Write as the reader you are
Until the end of all time

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Versus the Mirror's song The Master of Gravity beautifully capture the idea of how the world goes on even if we are submerged in darkness. The clouds may appear unaware of the sun's presence, but it existed nonetheless until it made its shape and significance come to light. The following lines exemplify the pull of gravity that ultimately leads to death - how it takes life from the body and leads it to a map of seas beyond. The lyrics suggest that the writer has been telling lies as he feels the pain of his body that reminds him of his failure.

The song talks about 'the ones who've held me back' - an indication that the writer acknowledges the role others have played in his struggles. The writer knows what he needs to do 'but knows exactly where he should have gone' - indicating that he is stuck and struggling to make the right choices. The lines "Write as the reader you are until the end of all time" suggest that the writer is aware that his words will live long after he is gone. Finally, the song ends with the writer revealing his vulnerability - hiding his face in the dress to seek refuge and avoiding confronting the truth. The last two lines sum up the idea of the song - it is not just about finding oneself, but also about understanding oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

As the clouds below are gently unaware
The clouds are not conscious of the events happening beneath them

That the sun did cry for us until we knew it's shape
We were unaware of the existence of the sun until it revealed itself to us

gravity pulling life from the body into a map of the seas
Gravity pulls the life essence out of our bodies and forms it into ocean currents

Oh my, I've written one too many lies this time
The artist has lied excessively

Muscles as sore as the loser I am
The artist feels weak and defeated

brilliant is he who makes his move but knows exactly where he should have gone to the ones who've held me back
One who can understand their mistakes and the people who have hindered them is truly wise

Write as the reader you are
Write for your audience

Until the end of all time
Forever

I hid my face in your dress
The artist sought refuge in someone else

To act as my disquise
This refuge was used to hide the artist's true identity

To hide the face that in 13 years
To conceal the face which, after 13 years, would resemble their own

I would see my own damn eyes
The artist recognizes their own likeness in someone else

Write as the reader you are
Write for your audience

Until the end of all time
Forever

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