Smoke And Mirrors
Gotye
Gotye
GOTYE
- Smoke And Mirrors LyricsYou're a fraud and you know it
But it's too good to throw it all away
Anyone would do the same
You've got 'em going
And you're careful not to show it
Sometimes you even fool yourself a bit
It's like magic
But it's always been a smoke and mirrors game
Anyone would do the same
So now that you've arrived well you wonder
What is it that you've done to make the grade
And should you do the same?
(Is that too easy?)
Are you only trying to please them
(Will they see then?)
You're desperate to deliver
Anything that could give you
A sense of reassurance
When you look in the mirror
Such highs and lows
You put on quite a show
All these highs and lows
And you're never really sure
What you do it for
Well do you even want to know?
You put on quite a show
(Mother)
Are you watching?
Are you watching?
(Mother)
Are you watching?
(Mother)
You're a fraud and you know it
And every night and day you take the stage
And it always entertains
You're giving pleasure
And that's admirable, you tell yourself
And so you'd gladly sell yourself
To others
(Mother)
Are you watching?
(Mother)
Are you watching?
(Mother)
Are you watching?
(Mother)
Are you watching?
Such highs and lows
You put on quite a show
All these highs and lows
And you're never really sure
What you do it for
Well do you even want to know?
Yeah you put on quite a show
But it's too good to throw it all away
Anyone would do the same
You've got 'em going
And you're careful not to show it
Sometimes you even fool yourself a bit
It's like magic
But it's always been a smoke and mirrors game
Anyone would do the same
So now that you've arrived well you wonder
What is it that you've done to make the grade
And should you do the same?
(Is that too easy?)
Are you only trying to please them
(Will they see then?)
You're desperate to deliver
Anything that could give you
A sense of reassurance
When you look in the mirror
Such highs and lows
You put on quite a show
All these highs and lows
And you're never really sure
What you do it for
You put on quite a show
(Mother)
Are you watching?
Are you watching?
(Mother)
Are you watching?
(Mother)
You're a fraud and you know it
And every night and day you take the stage
And it always entertains
You're giving pleasure
And that's admirable, you tell yourself
And so you'd gladly sell yourself
To others
(Mother)
Are you watching?
(Mother)
Are you watching?
(Mother)
Are you watching?
(Mother)
Are you watching?
Such highs and lows
You put on quite a show
All these highs and lows
And you're never really sure
What you do it for
Well do you even want to know?
Yeah you put on quite a show
Facts about Smoke And Mirrors
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Smoke And Mirrors is written by Walter De Backer.
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It is first released on August 19, 2011 as part of Gotye's album "Making Mirrors" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, in the track 'Smoke And Mirrors' by Gotye, the song's subject is the impostor syndrome and the masquerade people wear to gain others' approval. The lyrics reveal the person's inner fight for acceptance and the stress on self-esteem the struggle causes, thus, they go on to suspect the reasons for the act and the wanting of others' approval. The Smoke and mirrors lyrics primarily bring to light reflection, anguish, society's critique, hopelessness, and liberation. Simultaneously the song highlights the necessity of identity and self-deception, acting and applause, and the quest for affirmation. The lyrics offer the motifs of self-doubt and the tyranny of performing, which might not be appropriate for very young children without the accompanying guidance of their parents. Besides, there's no use of strong language or adult topics, but the song's emotional complexity may need some parental consideration.
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Smoke And Mirrors falls under the genre Alternative.
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Smoke And Mirrors song length is 5 minutes and 13 seconds.
Who wrote Smoke And Mirrors lyrics?
Smoke And Mirrors is written by Walter De Backer.
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When was Smoke And Mirrors released?
It is first released on August 19, 2011 as part of Gotye's album "Making Mirrors" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Smoke And Mirrors lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, in the track 'Smoke And Mirrors' by Gotye, the song's subject is the impostor syndrome and the masquerade people wear to gain others' approval. The lyrics reveal the person's inner fight for acceptance and the stress on self-esteem the struggle causes, thus, they go on to suspect the reasons for the act and the wanting of others' approval. The Smoke and mirrors lyrics primarily bring to light reflection, anguish, society's critique, hopelessness, and liberation. Simultaneously the song highlights the necessity of identity and self-deception, acting and applause, and the quest for affirmation. The lyrics offer the motifs of self-doubt and the tyranny of performing, which might not be appropriate for very young children without the accompanying guidance of their parents. Besides, there's no use of strong language or adult topics, but the song's emotional complexity may need some parental consideration.
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Which genre is Smoke And Mirrors?
Smoke And Mirrors falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song Smoke And Mirrors?
Smoke And Mirrors song length is 5 minutes and 13 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Walter De Backer
Record Label(s): 2011 Samples N Seconds Records Pty Ltd under exclusive license to Universal Republic Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc
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