Through the Looking Glass
Reflections of Self-Deception: Through the Looking Glass Lyrics Unveiled
Lyrics
I'm feelin' ugly, I'm feelin' low. Mornin' mirror, you ain't no rose.
Expressing feelings of low self-esteem and dissatisfaction with personal appearance.
And did I mean it, or did I lie, or did I dream it?
Raising questions about the sincerity of past actions, whether truthful or mere imagination.
Oh! Christ, I'm tired.
Expressing exhaustion or weariness, possibly from life's challenges.
Why then did ya have to grin? Now the blood rolls down my chin.
Questioning a seemingly inappropriate reaction or smile that led to physical harm.
Oh, you know you painted so much blue, and I'm much younger than that too.
Reflecting on a past state of innocence or purity, contrasted with current experiences.
Oh, mirror, what did I do to you?
Pondering the impact on the mirror, possibly as a metaphor for self-reflection and regret.
You're my voyeur; see every line; chase them to destinations,
Addressing the mirror as a voyeur, observing life's journey with all its twists and turns.
On through time.
Highlighting the mirror's role in capturing and preserving moments throughout time.
And you're my diary, yeah, the bitter truth. Unexpurgated, a
Describing the mirror as a diary, revealing unfiltered and bitter truths of a misspent youth.
mis-spent youth, oh.
Expressing a sense of regret or nostalgia for choices made in the past.
Do you have to paint teeth green, when they're snowy, white and clean?
Questioning the necessity of distorting features like teeth in self-reflection.
Do you have to make eyes red, when they're clear and fresh, instead?
Expressing frustration with the mirror's portrayal of eyes in an unnatural way.
Oh, mirror, I wish you'd lose your head.
Expressing a desire for the mirror to lose its ability to reflect, possibly to avoid self-awareness.
Sometimes, I'm on a gig, and I'm feeling kinda good.
Describing a positive moment during a performance, possibly on stage or in a public setting.
I run and look at you, just like a pop star would,
Describing a habit of seeking validation or reassurance from the mirror, akin to a pop star's behavior.
But you just glare at me with those dark, accusing eyes.
Noting the mirror's judgmental gaze, implying a critical view of oneself during moments of confidence.
That say: "My make-up's good... I'd like to... I'd like so much to..."
Conveying the mirror's accusation about the quality of makeup, expressing a desire for approval.
Oh, I'll never look at you again, 'cause I'm really not that vain.
Deciding to avoid looking at the mirror again due to a realization of one's lack of vanity.
Seven years bad luck ain't that long, before I smash you, hear my song.
Referencing the superstition of seven years of bad luck and threatening to break the mirror.
Oh, mirror, I'm sorry you were wrong.
Apologizing to the mirror for misjudging it or attributing negativity, possibly with a touch of sarcasm.
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