Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: emo
Song Meaning of “Consejo al espejo” by PXNDX
‘Consejo al espejo’ by the Mexican rock band PXNDX is an emotional rock ballad about the journey of self-discovery and the search for one’s true identity.
The song addresses the dilemma of struggling to discover who we really are and navigate ‘the illusions of our own reflection.’ The speaker in the song is questioning his own self-worth and identity, admitting that he has been ‘blinded by lies and fears’ and incapable of forging his own path or making his own decisions. He is telling his reflection in the mirror to remind him of who he is, and to help him ‘rediscover himself.’
The speaker is grappling with the fragile relationship between himself and the external influences that shape him. He reveals the tension between not wanting to give up the masks he has donned to survive and staying true to himself. As the song progresses, he realizes that the only way he can take back control of his life is to ‘strip away the lies and break away from all the chains that bind me.’
The song’s chorus reaches a brief moment of clarity, as the speaker finds himself urging to ‘stop ignoring the truth and integrate it into my life.’ He finally accepts his reflection, free of the illusions, fears, and lies he covered himself with.
Through ‘Consejo al espejo’ PXNDX captures the universal theme of the search for understanding one’s identity and breaking free from the surrounding preconceptions that determine our lives. The song is a reminder to all of us to be honest with ourselves, to accept who we really are and to have faith in that person.