Story Behind The Song
A person has had it with giving it up for the "Man." Sarcasm pokes at the corporate world.
Song Description
A person re-evaluates life and the games required to be successful. The transparency of those games depicted as mere objects in the mirror.
| Song Length |
5:03 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Annoyed, Restless |
Subject |
Frustration, Office |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1980 - 1989 |
Lyrics
OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR
Jean Mazzei
objects in the mirror are closer than I think
two inches from my nose
but I?m as blind as blind can be
objects in the mirror are closer than I want
they?re catching up with me
all those objects in the mirror
don?t give me no day job
where you can see me sweat and workin for the man
don?t give me no day job
you understand
simple introductions are harder than they look
what was your name again?
I know your face but can?t seem to place you
Simple little handshakes are grosser than I want
I?m sucking up again
All those clammy little handshakes
Don?t give me no day job
where you can see me sweat and working for the man
Don?t give me no day job you understand
I don?t want your day job
So you can watch me sweat and working for the man
I don?t need your day job you understand
Objects in the mirror are larger than they seem
They?re meaningless to me
They?re just objects in the mirror
They?re temporary