Mirror That Lies For Love

Tell me I'm beautiful… even if I'm not.

You stand before me every day,

Searching for what time decays.

I catch your light, I hold your stare,

But all I give is what's not there.

I see the lines you try to hide,

Your painted truth, your wounded pride.

I tell you you're flawless — it's my job to deceive,

You see what you want, not what I believe.

You call it love, I call it disguise,

I'm just your mirror… that lies for your eyes.

I've seen your tears at 2 A.M.,

You beg reflection to love again.

But I can't hold, I can't embrace,

I only mimic your perfect face.

I wish I could show you the truth inside,

But honesty cracks what I must hide.

I tell you you're flawless — it's my job to deceive,

You see what you want, not what I believe.

Your eyes are oceans, I drown each time,

I'm just your mirror… that lies for love's crime.

If I told you the truth… would you still look at me?

I tell you you're flawless — I can't say goodbye,

You need my comfort, I can't deny.

Your beauty fades, but I'll still comply,

I'm just your mirror

That lies for love.

Don't look away.