Lyrics
The strangest face
The reflection in the mirror appears strange.
In the mirror
Emphasizes the focus on the reflection in the mirror.
Not so much stranger
The face in the mirror is not necessarily strange but rather not well-known or familiar.
As unfamiliar
Highlighting the unfamiliarity of the reflected image.
The weirdest place
The location or situation the speaker finds themselves in is unusual or unexpected.
I find myself
The speaker expresses surprise at their current state or circumstances.
A survival horror game
Metaphorical reference to facing challenges reminiscent of a survival horror game.
Not off the shelf
These challenges are not generic; they are unique and not readily available or anticipated.
Those painted lines
Reference to changes or challenges marked by lines that were not present previously.
Weren't there before
Continuation of the impact of the changes or challenges on the speaker's perception.
I feel there's someone
The speaker senses an external presence or influence.
Outside my door
The feeling of someone being outside the door intensifies.
My heart stops briefly
A moment of fear or anticipation, marked by a pause in the speaker's heartbeat.
As before
A repetition of a previous experience or feeling.
And breathe
An instruction to take a moment and breathe, possibly to calm oneself.
The clock has stopped
Time seems to stand still, yet it continues to progress.
But time moves on
Uncertainty about the direction or flow of time.
I don't know where
The speaker is disoriented and unsure of the passage of days.
The days have gone
Reflection on the speaker's past and a realization that time has elapsed.
I'll write this book
Commitment to document one's life experiences and leave a lasting impact.
My legacy
The speaker views their life as a book and their actions as a legacy.
The empty page
An empty page symbolizes the uncertainty or lack of direction in the speaker's life.
Stares back at me
The speaker confronts the emptiness or void reflected back at them.
Those painted lines
Reiteration of the impact of changes or challenges marked by lines on the speaker's perception.
Weren't there before
The changes or challenges are emphasized as something new and unexpected.
I feel there's someone
Repetition of the sense of an external presence or influence.
Outside my door
Intensification of the feeling of someone being outside the door.
My heart stops briefly
A recurrence of a moment of fear or anticipation, marked by a pause in the speaker's heartbeat.
As before
Reiteration of a previous experience or feeling.
And breathe
An instruction to take a moment and breathe, possibly to calm oneself.
Don't look back
A directive not to dwell on the past or look back.
Don't turn around
An emphasis on moving forward and not dwelling on what is behind.
Your reflection
The reflection in the mirror is elusive or hard to grasp.
Can't be found
The inability to find one's reflection suggests a sense of loss or identity crisis.
An old man said
A statement from an older perspective, possibly implying wisdom or experience.
With somewhat glee
An acknowledgment of recognizing a familiar face but with a sense of joy.
I know that face
The recognition of one's own face, possibly indicating self-discovery or acceptance.
And breathe
A repetition of the instruction to take a moment and breathe, reinforcing the theme of self-reflection and composure.
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