Lyrics
Like a mirror I'm nothing. I'm nothing. I'm nothing till you look at me.
Expressing a sense of insignificance and dependency, the speaker sees themselves as nothing until someone looks at them, comparing their identity to a mirror.
I'm like a mirror. I'm like a mirror. I'm nothing till you look at me.
Reiterating the idea that the speaker's existence gains meaning only through the attention of another person, using the metaphor of a mirror.
I'm like a mirror. I'm like a mirror. I'm nothing till you look at me.
Continuing the theme of dependence on external validation, emphasizing the transformative power of being noticed by someone.
I'm like a mirror. I'm like a mirror. I'm nothing till you look at me.
Emphasizing the repetition of the speaker's sense of emptiness until they are acknowledged, employing the mirror metaphor.
Martha Lee.
Introducing the name "Martha Lee" as the focus of the speaker's attention and desire.
Leave your world, come to me. I'm closer to you than I seem.
Inviting Martha Lee to leave her world and come closer, claiming a closeness that may not be immediately apparent.
Wish upon this melody and come to me Martha Lee.
Suggesting a wish for a connection through a shared musical experience, urging Martha Lee to come to the speaker through the power of the melody.
Leave your world and join me soon. Leave your world behind.
Encouraging Martha Lee to abandon her current reality and join the speaker, leaving her world behind.
You can take the Saturn Line. In no time, no time.
Suggesting a rapid journey, mentioning the "Saturn Line" as a metaphor for a quick and possibly unconventional path.
I know a ship that's leaving soon. Oh, in fact this afternoon.
Informing Martha Lee about an imminent departure, emphasizing the urgency by mentioning "this afternoon."
So don't forget your parachute. I'll be there to catch you.
Advising Martha Lee to be prepared for the journey by bringing a parachute, with the speaker promising to be there to catch her.
And you my future constellation. Climb up here in the sky with me.
Referring to Martha Lee as the speaker's "future constellation," inviting her to climb into the sky, symbolizing a shared destiny.
Leave your world and come to me. I'm closer to you than I seem.
Repeating the call for Martha Lee to leave her world and come closer, reiterating the speaker's proximity despite appearances.
Oh, wish upon this melody and come to me. Come to me.
Repeating the plea for Martha Lee to come through the power of the melody, emphasizing the speaker's desire for connection.
Leave your world and join me soon. Martha Lee. Martha Lee.
Encouraging Martha Lee once again to abandon her world and join the speaker, reinforcing the name "Martha Lee."
I know a ship that's leaving soon. In fact this very afternoon.
Repeating the imminent departure, underscoring the urgency of the situation and the speaker's availability to catch Martha Lee.
So don't forget your parachute and I'll be there to catch you.
Reiterating the advice to bring a parachute, assuring Martha Lee that the speaker will be there to support her.
I'm like a mirror. I'm like a mirror. I'm nothing till you look at me.
Restating the speaker's identity as a mirror, emphasizing once again their dependence on being looked at for validation.
I'm like a mirror. I'm like a mirror. I'm nothing till you look at me.
Echoing the previous lines about the speaker being nothing until observed, reinforcing the metaphor of a mirror.
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