In The Mirror – English Lyrics

• By: The Interrupters
• Album: In The Wild

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into self-reflection with The Interrupters' powerful song, "In The Mirror." This ska-punk track offers a raw and honest look at personal struggles and the importance of self-acceptance, making it a compelling listen for anyone learning the language of introspection and resilience. Discover new vocabulary related to emotions, self-awareness, and overcoming adversity.

[English]

(film clacks)

(air whooshes)

(upbeat music)

♪ No matter how far I run ♪

♪ I always end up back here ♪

♪ No matter how far I go ♪

♪ I always end up back here ♪

♪ Took me two years to write this song ♪

♪ I wanted it perfect ♪

♪ No wrinkles in it ♪

♪ Took me a long time to come clean ♪

♪ To be honest ♪

♪ The truth's so ugly ♪

♪ Took me a long time to come home ♪

♪ I didn't think you'd get me ♪

♪ I had too much explaining ♪

♪ No matter how far I run ♪

♪ I always end up back here ♪

♪ No matter how far I go ♪

♪ I always end up back here ♪

♪ In the mirror ♪

♪ In the mirror ♪

♪ In the mirror ♪

♪ Only in the mirror ♪

♪ I always felt so out of place ♪

♪ In a crowded room ♪

♪ I speak too soon ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ I put a big smile on my face ♪

♪ I can't let them know ♪

♪ It's all for show ♪

♪ No ♪

♪ Took me a long time to come home ♪

♪ I didn't think you'd get me ♪

♪ I had too much explaining ♪

♪ No matter how far I run ♪

♪ I always end up back here ♪

♪ No matter how far I go ♪

♪ I always end up back here ♪

♪ In the mirror ♪

♪ In the mirror ♪

♪ In the mirror ♪

♪ Only in the mirror ♪

(upbeat music)

♪ Ha ha ha ♪

(upbeat music)

♪ Ch ch ch ch ch ch ♪

(upbeat music)

♪ I'm tired of running ♪

♪ I'm tired of running ♪

♪ I'm tired of running ♪

♪ I'm tired of running ♪

♪ I'm tired of running ♪

♪ I'm tired of running ♪

♪ I'm tired of running ♪

♪ No matter how far I go ♪ ♪ No matter how far I run ♪

♪ I always end up back here ♪

♪ No matter how far I go ♪

♪ I always end up back here ♪ ♪ I go oh ♪

♪ No matter how far I run ♪ ♪ No matter how far I go ♪

♪ I always end up back here ♪

♪ No matter how far ♪ ♪ In the mirror ♪

♪ I go ♪ ♪ In the mirror ♪

♪ I always end up back here ♪

♪ In the mirror ♪

♪ In the mirror ♪

♪ In the mirror ♪

♪ Only in the mirror ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
mirror /ˈmɪrər/ A2	noun - a reflective surface
write /raɪt/ A1	verb - to mark on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar implement.
song /sɔŋ/ A1	noun - a short musical composition with words
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence
clean /kliːn/ A2	adjective - free from dirt, marks, or stains verb - to make free from dirt, marks, or stains
truth /truːθ/ B1	noun - the quality or state of being true
ugly /ˈʌɡli/ B1	adjective - unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or area
crowded /ˈkraʊdɪd/ B1	adjective - full of people
room /ruːm/ A1	noun - a space that is separated from other spaces by walls
smile /smaɪl/ A1	noun - an expression on your face that shows happiness verb - to make a smile expression
tired /ˈtaɪərd/ A2	adjective - feeling a need to rest or sleep
wrinkles /ˈrɪŋk(ə)lz/ B2	noun - small lines or folds in the skin

Key Grammar Structures

• No matter how far I run

  ➔ No matter how + adjective/adverb + subject + verb

  ➔ Expresses a situation regardless of the degree or intensity described by the adjective or adverb.

• I wanted it perfect

  ➔ Want + object + to + verb (infinitive)

  ➔ Expresses a desire or wish for something to be in a certain state, using an infinitive structure with 'want'.

• Took me two years to write this song

  ➔ Took + time + to + verb

  ➔ Expresses the duration of an activity using 'took' followed by the amount of time and the infinitive form of the verb.

• Only in the mirror

  ➔ Only + prepositional phrase

  ➔ Uses 'only' to emphasize that something happens exclusively within the prepositional phrase, indicating restriction or emphasis.

• I'm tired of running

  ➔ Tired of + noun/gerund

  ➔ Expresses a feeling of exhaustion or frustration about a specific activity using 'tired of' + gerund or noun.

• In the mirror

  ➔ In + noun (prepositional phrase)

  ➔ Indicates the location or context within which the subject or action is situated, often used with prepositional phrases.