Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: garage
Song Meaning of “A Mirror” by Helvetia
A Mirror is a reflection on the ever changing state of life, and an examination of how an individual can both accept and confront change. The song opens with an acknowledgement of the chaos of life, singing “It’s a wild ride inside this life…”, and recognizes that it is often out of our control– “My will is hopeless, never catch the wheel in time”. It is only through a patient acceptance and understanding of change that we can make sense of things– “I’ve got to find solace in the motion.”
The chorus reveals the central theme of the song, which is to use a “mirror” to gain insight into one’s own life and future. By reflecting upon yourself and understanding how what you do in the present will shape the future, “the mirror will decide”, you are able to find peace within yourself.
Throughout the rest of the song, the narrator discusses how time slowly passes us by and how it can seem imperceptible, gentle but unavoidable. We are constantly in flux, both as individuals and as a collective species, whose actions and decisions will inevitably affect our future. As the song comes to an end, it reminds us of the need to accept change but also to maintain a vigilant watch over ourselves and our surroundings so that our future can be shaped in the most beneficial way.