Go To The Mirror!
The Who
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He seems to be completely unreceptive The tests I gave him show no sense at all His eyes react to light the dials detect it He hears but cannot answer to your call See me, feel me, touch me, heal me See me, feel me, touch me, heal me There is no chance no untried operation All hope lies with him and none with me Imagine though the shock from isolation When he suddenly can hear and speak and see See me, feel me, touch me, heal me See me, feel me, touch me, heal me His eyes can see His ears can hear his lips speak All the time the needles flick and rock No machine can give the kind of stimulation Needed to remove his inner block Go to the mirror boy! Go to the mirror boy! I often wonder what he is feeling Has he ever heard a word I've said? Look at him in the mirror dreaming What is happening in his head? Listening to you, I get the music Gazing at you, I get the heat Following you, I climb the mountain I get excitement at your feet! Right behind you, I see the millions On you, I see the glory From you, I get opinions From you, I get the story What is happening in his head Ooooh I wish I knew, I wish I knew
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Written by: PETER TOWNSHEND
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Go to the Mirror!" was recorded by the English rock band The Who. The band members include vocalist Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon.
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Album ClassificationThe song is from the band's 1969 album "Tommy", which is recognized as one of the first successful rock operas.
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Conceptual EvolutionThe song reflects the story arc of the album's protagonist, Tommy, a young boy who becomes psychosomatically deaf, blind, and mute, but later experiences a transformation.
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Song CreationWritten by Pete Townshend, the lead guitarist of The Who, the song was created within a complex conceptual framework and reflects his knack for compelling storytelling.
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Song StructureAs a song, "Go to the Mirror!" has a unique structure, with repeating verses and choruses, interspersed with operatic-style storytelling.
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Production and RecordingThe song was recorded at London's IBC Studios, and was produced by Kit Lambert, who was The Who's manager at that time.
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Reception and Performance"Go to the Mirror!" was a key song within the "Tommy" rock opera, influencing how well the album was perceived and received by the public. It is regularly performed at The Who's live concerts.
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Lyric InterpretationThe song implies a pivotal moment in the narrative when Tommy's parents realize he isn't actually physically impaired, triggering a flurry of emotions.
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Inspirational Content"Go to the Mirror!" contributed to the defining of the "rock opera" genre, inspiring other legendary bands such as Pink Floyd and Queen.
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LegacyOver the years, the song’s musical complexity and particularity of the lyrics have been widely discussed and analyzed by music lovers and critics alike, ensuring its place in the pantheon of rock music.
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