Mirror
By Lil Wayne featuring Bruno Mars

Verse 1 (Lil Wayne)

With everything happening today

You don't know whether you're coming or going But you think that you're on your way

Life lined up on the mirror don't blow it

Look at me when I'm talking to you

You looking at me but I'm looking through you

I see the blood in your eyes

I see the love in disguise

I see the pain hidden in your pride

I see you're not satisfied

And I don't see nobody else

I see myself I'm looking at the

Chorus (Bruno Mars)

Mirror on the wall, here we are again

Through my rise and fall

You've been my only friend

You told me that they can understand the man I am

So why are we here talking to each other again

Verse 2 (Lil Wayne)

Oh, I see the truth in your lies

I see nobody by your side

but I'm with you when you're all alone

And you correct me when I'm looking wrong

I see that guilt beneath the shame

I see your soul through your window pain

I see the scars that remain

I see you Wayne, I'm looking at the ...

Chorus (Bruno Mars)

Verse 3 (Lil Wayne)

Looking at me now I can see my past

Damn I look just like my dad

Light* up, that's smokin' mirrors

I even look good in the broken mirror

I see my momma smile that's a blessing

I see the change, I see the message

And no message could been any clearer

So I'm stared with the man in the ...

Chorus (2x) (Bruno Mars)

*Lewd lyrics have been changed.

Comments

Bryan, 18

Youthlink: What do you think about the concept behind Lil Wayne's song, 'Mirror'?

Bryan: Well, honestly, I'm a bit relieved. This isn't the typical rap song, as it has a very strong message. One which promotes change, more specifically 'self- change'. I really like it, it inspires me to look within myself and try to find what qualities I need to change to become a better person.

If you were given the opportunity to speak with Lil Wayne on any matter, what would it be about and why?

I'd speak to him about his lyrical content. Lil Wayne needs to realise that a wide cross section of people listen to his music as well as look up to him, therefore, he needs not include violent lyrics. Instead, he should continue to make songs that are more uplifting.

Dominique, 16

Youthlink: Who has had the greatest impact on your life?

Dominique: Easy, I don't even have to think twice. My parents have had the greatest impact on my life. They're the best parents anyone could ever ask for. They've taught me so many life lessons for which I'll forever be grateful.

If you were given the opportunity to create a music video for this song, what would be the concept behind it?

Wow ... this question is so much harder than the first one (laughs). Well ... naturally I'd play on the lyrics so that when watching this video, people will not easily be confused. I'd probably have Lil Wayne in a bedroom of a mansion looking into a mirror and seeing his life in retrospect ... seeing his father being a 'dead-beat' dad and stuff along that line. I'd end with a scene showing his future and him being a better father to his own children.