1) Wild Strawberries i… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands called Wild Strawberries:
1) Wild Strawberries is a Canadian pop band made up of married couple Roberta Carter Harrison (vocals) and Ken Harrison. Interestingly, the former is a physiotherapist and the latter is a doctor. They have released a number of albums, their latest being Deformative Years in 2005.
The band's early releases were produced independently, leading to the creation of the Strawberry Records label. After the successful Bet You Think I'm Lonely album, the band partnered with Nettwerk for the production of their albums. Two albums were released under that label; a third album, Twist, was initially sponsored by Nettwerk, but creative differences resulted in the dissolution of the partnership.
The band has since eliminated all dependence on record labels, preferring instead independent production and promotion; the band has adopted a strategy to promote themselves directly to fans. With the release of the album Deformative Years, the band simultaneously released a web film, essentially a music video for the internet. The costs of producing this video were substantially lower than a music video production for television music stations, such as MTV or MuchMusic.
The success of Bet You Think I'm Lonely also earned the band a Juno Award nomination for Best New Band.
2) Popular Bosnian hard rock/heavy metal band originally known as Divlje Jagode (which means Wild Strawberries in Bosnian). They have recorded several albums in Bosnian and one in English by this name.
After a sold-out concert in the "OTV Dom" in Zagreb, they have signed the exclusive contract with Goeff Hunnington, owner of the "Logo Records" (most famous by the launching of the career of "Eurythmics"). They got an additional member on keyboards, Don Airey, who was in bands like "Rainbow", "Whitesnake", "Coloseum II", "The Cozy POwell Band" and more recently "Deep Purple". The producer of the album, the album that was recorded in famous London studio "Matrix", was Keith Woolvin; who also produced "Thin Lizzy" at that time. Their tour mananger was Rayner Jason; Nick Cave's manager. The album was released in 1986. It was sold in Great Britain, Italy, Germany and Holland.
Their final concert in England was held at the famous "Marquee" club.
Mirror Mirror
Wild Strawberries Lyrics
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I think I missed you when I shot too high
Just like the bullet in the temple baby
I really miss your eyes
I know I missed you in Andalusia
I think I missed you when I took my time
Just like that photograph that Carroll drew ya
I think my shot was wide
Tell me why you make things fall
Mirror mirror look at me
Tell me why we disagree
It's so complicated
Just when you think you've got the one in sight
He starts to run into the crowd of cages
With all that bleeding light
I think I've got the combination
I think I've got my settings straight
I measured time like he was half-crustacean
And now he makes me wait
Mirror mirror on the wall
Tell me why you make things fall
Mirror mirror look at me
Tell me why we disagree
I've resorted to aphorisms
Somewhere between love and jism
Stolen like the blanket
I stain on bended knee
I'm afraid of my own drop shadow
I'm frozen by the coming youth
I'd like to see the dotted line
Between flies and truth
Mirror mirror on the wall
Tell me why you make things fall
Mirror mirror look at me
Tell me why we disagree
The lyrics to Wild Strawberries' song "Mirror Mirror" are open to interpretation, but it appears to be a reflection on missed opportunities and confusion within a relationship. The first verse mentions missing someone in different scenarios and feeling like their shot was off-target, comparing it to a "bullet in the temple." The use of the word "missed" implies regret and a sense of loss. The chorus features the repetition of "Mirror mirror on the wall / Tell me why you make things fall / Mirror mirror look at me / Tell me why we disagree," suggesting a struggle with self-reflection and questioning why things seem to go wrong.
The second verse talks about trying to understand the situation and feeling like they've almost figured it out, but the object of their affection keeps slipping away. The line "With all that bleeding light" could be interpreted as the brightness and chaos of life, making it difficult to focus on one thing. The next few lines mention measuring time and feeling like the person they loved moved too slowly. The bridge is where the lyrics become more abstract, touching on themes of loss and uncertainty. The line "Somewhere between love and jism" suggests a confusion about the nature of the relationship, while "Stolen like the blanket I stain on bended knee" could suggest a feeling of being used or manipulated. Overall, the lyrics to "Mirror Mirror" are a mix of specific references and more abstract imagery, leaving room for personal interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I missed you in the elevator
I regret that I didn't get to see you when we were in the same building.
I think I missed you when I shot too high
I missed the opportunity to be with you because I aimed too high.
Just like the bullet in the temple baby
My love for you is so painful, it's like being shot in the head.
I really miss your eyes
Your gaze is deeply missed and cherished by me.
I know I missed you in Andalusia
I regret not being able to see you when we were both in Andalusia.
I think I missed you when I took my time
I lost my chance with you because I hesitated too much.
Just like that photograph that Carroll drew ya
My chance with you is like a photo that was captured perfectly, but I didn't take advantage of it.
I think my shot was wide
My attempt at a relationship with you was off the mark, and I missed my chance.
Mirror mirror on the wall
Tell me why you make things fall
The mirror symbolizes my reflection, which I feel causes my love interests to fail or be unattainable.
Mirror mirror look at me
Tell me why we disagree
I'm questioning myself and reflecting upon why I don't agree with others, particularly in matters of love.
It's so complicated
Love and relationships are never straightforward, they are always confusing and hard to navigate.
Just when you think you've got the one in sight
He starts to run into the crowd of cages
With all that bleeding light
As soon as you feel like you've finally met your soulmate, they may suddenly become distant or unattainable, causing a lot of emotional pain.
I think I've got the combination
I think I've got my settings straight
I measured time like he was half-crustacean
And now he makes me wait
I thought I had figured out the keys to a successful relationship, but I am still waiting for someone to come along who can meet those standards.
I've resorted to aphorisms
Somewhere between love and jism
Stolen like the blanket
I stain on bended knee
I have turned to using clichés and vulgar terms to describe my complicated feelings of love and sexuality, both of which have been taken from me like a blanket.
I'm afraid of my own drop shadow
I'm frozen by the coming youth
I'd like to see the dotted line
Between flies and truth
I fear and doubt myself, and I am unable to move on and change because of a misguided fear of losing my youth. I seek clarity and objectivity in my relationships, but it's difficult to achieve.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: BRUNO BRAYOVIC, BENJAMIN ELIAS CHAMIE, TRISTAN PATRICK COURTNEY-PRIOR, JARED IAN HARRISON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Revy T
I was obsessed with this song when Stir of Echoes came out! I still love it!
Dream State Films
Wish we still got music like this
Wild Strawberries
Thanks! Watch for new music from Wild Strawberries coming shortly...new song called Echo Chambers will be released on June 1, 2019. And we're planning on a single the first day of every month going forward.
javier Osuna
Sir of echoes
ODO Yipper
Stir of Echoes - 2022. Still love that hypnosis scene.