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Mirrors Lyrics

by Justin Timberlake

Lyricist: Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, William Adams, Jerome Harmon

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Mirrors Lyrics

Aren't you somethin' to admire Cause your shine is somethin' like a mirror And I can't help but notice You reflect in this heart of mine If you ever feel alone and The glare makes me hard to find Just know that I'm always Parallel on the other side Cause with your hand in my hand and a pocket full of soul I can tell you there's no place we couldn't go Just put your hand on the glass I'm here tryin' to pull you through You just gotta be strong Cause I don't wanna lose you now I'm lookin' right at the other half of me The vacancy that sat in my heart Is a space that now you hold Show me how to fight for now And I'll tell you, baby, it was easy Comin' back here to you once I figured it out You were right here all along It's like you're my mirror My mirror staring back at me I couldn't get any bigger With anyone else beside me And now it's clear as this promise That we're making Two reflections into one Cause it's like you're my mirror My mirror staring back at me, staring back at me Aren't you somethin', an original Cause it doesn't seem merely a sample And I can't help but stare, cause I see truth somewhere in your eyes I can't ever change without you You reflect me, I love that about you And if I could, I Would look at us all the time Cause with your hand in my hand and a pocket full of soul I can tell you there's no place we couldn't go Just put your hand on the glass I'm here tryin' to pull you through You just gotta be strong Cause I don't wanna lose you now I'm lookin' right at the other half of me The vacancy that sat in my heart Is a space that now you hold Show me how to fight for now And I'll tell you, baby, it was easy Comin' back here to you once I figured it out You were right here all along It's like you're my mirror My mirror staring back at me I couldn't get any bigger With anyone else beside me And now it's clear as this promise That we're making Two reflections into one Cause it's like you're my mirror My mirror staring back at me, staring back at me Yesterday is history Tomorrow's a mystery I can see you lookin' back at me Keep your eyes on me Baby, keep your eyes on me Cause I don't wanna lose you now I'm lookin' right at the other half of me The vacancy that sat in my heart Is a space that now you hold Show me how to fight for now And I'll tell you, baby, it was easy Comin' back here to you once I figured it out You were right here all along It's like you're my mirror My mirror staring back at me I couldn't get any bigger With anyone else beside me And now it's clear as this promise That we're making Two reflections into one Cause it's like you're my mirror My mirror staring back at me, staring back at me You are, you are the love of my life Baby, you're the inspiration of this precious song And I just wanna see your face light up since you put me on So now I say goodbye to the old me, it's already gone And I can't wait wait wait wait wait to get you home Just to let you know, you are Girl you're my reflection, all I see is you My reflection, in everything I do You're my reflection and all I see is you My reflection, in everything I do

Meaning of Mirrors

“Mirrors” by Justin Timberlake is a deeply introspective ballad centered on the transformative power of love and self-discovery, framed through the potent metaphor of reflections. The core theme revolves around finding completeness and identity through another person – specifically, a woman – who acts as both an external mirror and an internal catalyst for change. Initially, the narrator expresses admiration for this individual’s “shine,” recognizing her ability to reflect his own emotions and desires, particularly when he feels lost or vulnerable (“the glare makes me hard to find”). The repeated imagery of “mirrors” underscores a crucial point: the narrator isn't simply attracted to this woman’s beauty but to her capacity to reveal an authentic version of himself. He acknowledges a previous emptiness – a “vacancy that sat in his heart” – which she now fills, suggesting a journey from isolation to connection and self-acceptance. The song builds towards a declaration of mutual transformation; they are becoming "two reflections into one,” signifying a merging of identities and a strengthened bond forged through vulnerability and shared experience. Timberlake’s delivery, characterized by earnest emotion and subtle vocal inflections, amplifies the feeling of genuine yearning and gratitude. The lyrics emphasize resilience – “you just gotta be strong” – highlighting the reciprocal nature of their relationship; she provides him with the support he needs to confront his insecurities, while he offers her a space for growth and self-expression. Ultimately, "Mirrors" isn’t just about romantic love but about recognizing that true fulfillment often comes from acknowledging and embracing our own reflections, and finding someone who helps us see them most clearly.

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