Mirror Matter
Wintersleep Lyrics


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Pack the bones up in a box
Paper hands and paper clocks
You be who I thought you were
I'll be who you think I was

I will be anything
You wish I was
I will be anything
You wish I was

Silhouetted, set adrift
Wipe away the fingerprints
Blink an eye and blow a kiss
Careful what the light catches

I will be ready when
The lights go off
I will be ready when
The lights go off
Will you be ready when
The lights go off?
Will you be ready when
The lights go off?

Happiness, it's all around you
Happiness, it's all around you

I will be anything
You wish I was
I will be ready when
The lights go off
I will be ready when
The lights go off
I will be anything
You wish I was





Happiness, it's all around you
You don't feel it all around you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wintersleep's song Mirror Matter express a sense of identity confusion and desperation to please others. The first verse speaks of putting bones and clocks in a box, suggesting a desire to contain the self and one's time. The paper hands suggest that the self can be easily molded and changed by external forces. The line "You be who I thought you were, I'll be who you think I was" highlights the theme of trying to please others by fitting into their expectations of us. The repetition of "I will be anything you wish I was" reinforces this idea of changing oneself to fit the desires of others.


The second verse uses imagery of silhouettes, fingerprints, and light to suggest a sense of being lost and unseen. The line "careful what the light catches" may suggest a fear of revealing one's true self, as the light might expose flaws or perceived inadequacies. The chorus asks if the individual will be ready when the lights go off, which could symbolize a metaphorical darkness or crisis. The repeated phrase "happiness, it's all around you" seems to acknowledge that the search for identity and desire to please others may come at the cost of overlooking one's own sources of joy and contentment.


Overall, the lyrics of Mirror Matter suggest a struggle to define and maintain a sense of self in the face of external pressures and expectations. The song speaks to the universal human desire to belong and be accepted, but also acknowledges the consequences of sacrificing one's own identity to fit in.


Line by Line Meaning

Pack the bones up in a box
Let's forget about our past and move on by packing our memories and experiences away.


Paper hands and paper clocks
Our life is fragile and temporal, like paper. Even time is fleeting and insignificant when compared to our existence.


You be who I thought you were
You can pretend to be someone you're not if that makes our relationship work.


I'll be who you think I was
I will also put on a facade to meet your expectations and fulfill your desires.


I will be anything
I am willing to change myself to fit your image of the perfect partner.


You wish I was
Your desire and fantasy of me is what dictates my identity.


Silhouetted, set adrift
We drift through life without a clear identity, mere shadows of who we could be.


Wipe away the fingerprints
The evidence of our past experiences and actions can be erased, but we can't forget their impact on our lives.


Blink an eye and blow a kiss
Life is short and fleeting, we should enjoy the moment and express our love.


Careful what the light catches
The truth behind our illusionary identities can be revealed by the light of reality, so be cautious.


Will you be ready when
Are you prepared to face the truth when


the lights go off
the illusion and pretense ends, and our true selves are exposed.


Happiness, it's all around you
Joy and fulfillment can be found in the small moments and things in life.


I will be ready when
I am determined to face reality when


You don't feel it all around you
You might not realize or appreciate the happiness that is present in your life.




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@PurpleSteve85

Criminally underrated band <3

@doubleder

Happiness is all around Wintersleep!

@theothertube

I love this band and this song yayayayaya!

@HungryTacoBoy

@theothertube I love this band as well. :D

@HungryTacoBoy

@doubleder "You don't feel it, all around you."

@anniabrit

yayayayayayaya!! :)

@HungryTacoBoy

@lovebrittney6 You're welcome. :)

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