Mirror
Reflections of Insecurity: Unraveling the Meaning Behind Remo Drive's 'Mirror'
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I woke up this morning with a tightness in my chest
I woke up with a feeling of tightness in my chest.
From a dream whose hands were wrapped around my neck
I had a dream where something or someone felt threatening or suffocating.
No matter what my waking life has shown to be fact
Regardless of the reality I face when awake, there's a persistent pull back to a certain state or mindset.
When I find space my going goes running straight back
When I have space or freedom, I tend to revert to a familiar pattern or behavior.
But in your arms I feel secure, like all my questions are of no concern
In your embrace, I feel safe and unconcerned about unresolved issues.
I've been looking all around the grocery store
I've been searching for evidence of my identity in mundane places.
For proof I am who I've been without question years before
This search feels superficial as I've known who I am for years without question.
And it feels shallow because I know my heart is yours
Despite this, the knowledge that my heart belongs to someone adds a layer of shallowness to the search.
The answer bears no weight inside my chest until I'm forced
The truth about myself doesn't weigh heavily until I'm compelled to confront it.
But in your arms I feel secure, like all my questions are of no concern
Similar to line 6, finding security in your arms makes my questions seem insignificant.
And I can't see a mirror without wondering
Seeing a mirror prompts contemplation about how I got entangled in my thoughts.
how the hell I ended up so caught up inside my head that I can't get out
I feel trapped in my own thoughts, struggling to break free from introspection.
And I want to be honest with myself, but my permission still comes with doubt
Despite wanting to be honest with myself, doubts hinder my self-acceptance.
How can a cynic find the truth if he can't even find himself?
Questioning how a cynic, who doubts everything, can discover truth without understanding himself.
And I can't see a mirror without wondering
Reiterating the impact of seeing a mirror and the introspection it triggers.
how the hell I ended up so caught up inside my head that I can't get out
Expressing frustration at being ensnared in overthinking and unable to break free from self-analysis.
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