Lyrics
you could say that all love breaks you
and every kiss is who you are
if i could tell you what i’ve been thinking
maybe we could get along
see yourself through the mirror of the signs
it’s alright to lose your mind
in a world of paradise
yesterday before your eyes
and all the lives you leave behind
you can’t run from what’s inside you
and what don’t kill will set you free
all those days i felt my rage
but i found the strength to be me, yeah
see yourself through the mirror of the signs
it’s alright to lose your mind
in a world of paradise
yesterday before your eyes
and all the lives you leave behind
in a world of paradise
(in a world of paradise)
don’t fake
don’t fake anyone
don’t lie
don’t lie till you’re done
dive in
dive into everything
you could say that all love breaks you
and every kiss is who you are, yeah
see yourself through the mirror of the signs
it’s alright to lose your mind
in a world of paradise
yesterday before your eyes
and all the lives you leave behind
in a world of paradise, yeah
watch them fade in the shadow of the sun
each new day the last is done
About The Song
Band Thoughts:
‘I always wanted to do a song on a crazy guitar loop. The first song on the album “Mirror of the Signs” began from that, for instance. It’s about finding different ways to come at a song. Musically, “Mirror of the Signs” was really experimental because it didn’t have a traditional beginning. It was down to this guitar piece, and I put a song around it. That big guitar is the linchpin of the song. The lyrics have to do with looking back at the best times of your life and wondering if you miss them as much as you think. “Mirror of the Signs” is looking back at this world of paradise. Maybe things weren’t so great at the time, but they sure seem great now.’ – Gavin Rossdale
‘The album opens with a song called “The Mirror of the Signs,” which is a powerful song. It’s about when you look back on your life and eulogize or get nostalgic about where you’ve been. I lost a couple close friends this last year, one who committed suicide and one who overdosed. It’s rough when you lose people unexpectedly. It makes me wistful for more carefree days. This song is about looking back and seeing yourself in the mirror. You catch these moments when you think about what went down or what happened. I would’ve liked to have more time with those two people. My friend Sean committed suicide while I was on the road. That was really bad. He was a close friend and a great inspiration, but I couldn’t make it back for the funeral. So I wrote something and Gwen read it. She stopped because it was too painful. That shaped the album a lot. Life is so precious but it’s easy to be a little bombastic and not appreciate it.’ – Gavin Rossdale
“When I was writing this record, I was really thinking about what we could bring. Most of the time, you conceptualize. But when I sat and thought about what the lyrics might be, I was looking at my life now, and, “The Mirror of The Signs,” for instance, is meant to be this thing about looking back. With nostalgia, like rose colored glasses, do you look back at your life when you were free of responsibility, and you had nothing, and now you have everything? You had your youth and what does that compare to now? It occurred to me that each of us is governed by our history and the experiences that we have, and the mistakes that we make, and the regrets that we all have. I see it all as us living on a sea of memories, and that’s it. That’s who we are. I like the idea. It’s very universal. It’s not just a comment about myself; it’s a comment about everybody. That’s why ten people are going to have ten different reactions to the same things: the same dilemma, the same positive things; that’s it, the sea of memories.” – Gavin Rossdale
“The song that starts the record off, “Mirror of The Signs,” is quite progressive and it’s built around a guitar motif.” – Gavin Rossdale
“[The Mirror of the Signs] That’s probably my favorite song on the record, as well as
“Be Still My Love.” Again, it’s just trying to be interesting and inspiring ourselves. The magic of music; there aren’t that many notes, but when you put them in a certain order, and it gives you the history of music. It’s phenomenal, really, when you think about it. So few notes, yet things can be so different.”- Gavin Rossdale
Staff Thoughts:
“I like the feel, the sound and all but some of the lyrics are a little confusing. It wouldn’t be Bush if it wasn’t somewhat cryptic.” – Laura
Fan Thoughts:
“I am crazy about this song!” – Lynette Snyder Lucy
“This is a great song. My favorite on the album. It’s atmospheric but really catchy too!” – Danny Gogal