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by JAPOV - 05/01/26 04:06 PM
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by JAPOV - 04/30/26 09:52 PM
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WHEN?
by JAPOV - 04/23/26 11:28 PM
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This song is a critique of vanity, ego, and the facade of fame, likely focused on someone who prioritizes their image over truth. The chorus ("Mirror mirror on the air / Who’s the greatest anywhere") is hopefully memorable and follows a familiar fairy-tale motif that resonates easily with listeners. With the recurring question, "How long can it last?", I wanted to underscore the inevitable downfall of an image built on "sweet disguise" and "glass." I hope you like it. Mirror Mirrorhttps://soundclick.com/song/15245966[Instrumental intro] [Verse] Man on the TV, shining like gold Selling a story that’s already sold Says he’s the greatest, none come close Hands out crowns, makes his own toast [Pre-chorus] You raise a question, you cross the line Funny how doubt gets framed as crime [Chorus] Whoa, mirror, mirror, on the air Who’s the greatest anywhere? “Why, it’s you,” the echo cries Drowning truth in sweet disguise Laugh it off, but don’t you blink There’s more here than you might think Whoa, mirror, mirror, made of glass Tell me, how long can it last? [Break] [Verse] Feeds on the praise like a shot of gin Blame rolls out, never rolls in Calls ‘em all jealous, calls ‘em all fake Still can’t look from the noise they make [Pre-chorus] Promises big, then redraws the lines Sells you a dream, then changes the signs [Chorus] Whoa, mirror, mirror, on the air Who’s the greatest anywhere? “Why, it’s you,” the echo cries Drowning truth in sweet disguise Laugh it off, but don’t you blink There’s more here than you might think Whoa, mirror, mirror, made of glass Tell me, how long can it last? [Bridge] No sorry, no shame, no looking behind Just sparks in the dark and a change of mind If empathy’s gone, like it never belonged What breaks in a country, when wrong feels strong? [Interlude] [Final chorus] Whoa, mirror, mirror, on the air Who’s the greatest anywhere? “Why, it’s you,” the echo cries Drowning truth in sweet disguise Laugh it off, but don’t you blink There’s more here than you might think Whoa, mirror, mirror, made of glass Tell me, how long can it last? [Outro] Whoa… mirror, mirror, on the air… (Who’s the greatest anywhere?) Whoa, mirror, mirror, made of glass… (Tell me, how long will it last?)
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