Seven Mirrors
arms akimbo Lyrics
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And I swear you lost my mind
But I found it when you shut the light
Beware. All I ever do is care
and I know that tends to scare
I'm just sick of my own hair
(runaway runaway)
No I don't wanna see you
(runaway runaway)
See I'm lost in an illusion where everybody wants my eyes
I'm gonna take a chance and
(runaway runaway)
No matter what the outcome
(runaway runaway)
See I'm lost in a corridor with 7 mirrors in my way
Oh you gotta let me know
Oh you gotta let me know
Won't you let me know
Won't you let me know
Now I know
I'm not supposed to go
I should leave their lives alone
Even though he won't be home
But she told me that she's ready
And she told me she would let me
See I want nothing more than to see her clothes along my floor
Oh you gotta let me know
Oh you gotta let me know
Won't you let me know
Won't you let me know
I can't see you
(runaway runaway)
No I don't wanna see you
(runaway runaway)
See I'm lost in a corridor where everybody's in my way
Oh you gotta let me know
Oh you gotta let me know
Won't you let me know
Won't you let me know
The lyrics in Arms Akimbo's "Seven Mirrors" express a sense of confusion and uncertainty as the singer navigates their relationships and desires. The opening lines evoke a lazy Sunday vibe, but the mood quickly shifts as the singer expresses their feeling of losing their mind when with someone. However, they find their "lost mind" when the person turns off the light, perhaps suggesting a sense of comfort in the darkness or a sense of clarity when without distractions.
The chorus repeats the idea of running away, possibly from their own feelings, as they are "lost in an illusion where everybody wants my eyes" and "lost in a corridor with 7 mirrors in [their] way." The mirrors could represent different perspectives and images of themselves that are confusing and contradictory. There is also a sense of caring for someone, but fearing that their caring nature is overwhelming and scaring the other person away.
The final verse describes a desire for someone who is otherwise unavailable and the internal struggle between wanting to act on those feelings and respecting others' lives and choices. The repeated plea of "won't you let me know" suggests a desire for clarity and honesty in their relationships, but also a sense of being lost and unsure of what to do.
Overall, the lyrics of "Seven Mirrors" convey a sense of navigating complex emotions and relationships and the internal conflict that comes with them.
Line by Line Meaning
One lazy Sunday we arrive
We arrived on a Sunday feeling sluggish and unmotivated
And I swear you lost my mind
You made me feel so disoriented that I thought I had lost my mind
But I found it when you shut the light
I regained my senses once you turned off the light
Beware. All I ever do is care
Be cautious. I'm always concerned about everything and everyone
and I know that tends to scare
I understand that my extreme caring can be frightening to others
I'm just sick of my own hair
I'm tired of myself and my own problems
I can't see you
I don't want to be near you
(runaway runaway)
I need to escape from this situation
No I don't wanna see you
I really don't want to see you
See I'm lost in an illusion where everybody wants my eyes
I feel like everyone is trying to steal from me or take advantage of me
I'm gonna take a chance and
I'm going to take a risk and
(runaway runaway)
I need to escape again
No matter what the outcome
Regardless of the result
See I'm lost in a corridor with 7 mirrors in my way
I'm trapped in a hallway with seven mirrors blocking my path
Oh you gotta let me know
Please inform me
Won't you let me know
Can you please tell me
Now I know
I understand now
I'm not supposed to go
I shouldn't leave
I should leave their lives alone
I need to stop interfering in their lives
Even though he won't be home
Even if he's not there
But she told me that she's ready
But she said she's prepared
And she told me she would let me
And she said she would allow me
See I want nothing more than to see her clothes along my floor
I desire nothing more than to see her undressed in my bedroom
See I'm lost in a corridor where everybody's in my way
I feel stuck in a hallway where everyone is blocking my path
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