Mirror Mirror
Diana Ross
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Mirror, mirror on the wall You said you had the answer to it all You never told me I'd take a fall Mirror, mirror on the wall You have turned my life Into a paperback novel Words that came to life Inside your little melodrama Chapter one: When I was young, I came to you with my problems Chapter two: You promised me Love and anything that I desired Tell me mirror, mirror, Mirror on the wall Thought you said You had the answer to it all Never told me I was gonna take a fall Tell me mirror, mirror, Mirror on the wall You have nailed my heart Upon the wall for your pleasure You have cast a spell That cannot ever be broken and now my eyes grow tired I watch my picture getting older But I remain the same Trapped in this mirror forever. Tell me mirror, mirror, Mirror on the wall Thought you said You had the answer to it all Never told me I was gonna take a fall Tell me mirror, mirror, Mirror on the wall I talk to you each night and I follow your advice You've been wrong What's the price I have to pay For this fairy tale thing called love Let me go Tell me mirror, mirror, Mirror on the wall Thought you said You had the answer to it all Never told me I was gonna take a fall Tell me mirror, mirror, Mirror on the wall
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Written by: DENNIS MATKOSKY, DENNIS JOSEPH MATKOSKY, MICHAEL SEMBELLO
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Mirror Mirror" is a blend of multiple genres including post-disco, soul and R&B, showcasing the versatility of Diana Ross.
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Release DateThe song was released on 16th November 1981, part of her album "Why Do Fools Fall in Love."
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Performance"Mirror Mirror" peaked at number 8 on the Billboard R&B chart and reached number 2 on the Dance Club Songs chart in the United States.
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Album SuccessThe album "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" from which the song "Mirror Mirror" was part of, became a big commercial success, solidifying Diana Ross's career as a solo artist.
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VideoThe music video for "Mirror, Mirror" was quite popular during the time of its release, showcasing Diana Ross' unmatched charisma and performance abilities.
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SongwritingThis song was written by Michael Sembello and Dennis Matkosky, known for their contribution to popular music in the 1980s.
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Notable PerformanceRoss performed "Mirror Mirror" on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on February 2, 1982, which was well received and praised.
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Other Cover VersionIn 1983, disco and house music artist Jo Bisso did an upbeat cover of "Mirror Mirror", featuring a more modern production style for that era.
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LegacyTo date, "Mirror Mirror" remains one of Diana Ross' signature songs as a solo artist in the music industry.
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ConceptThe song has deep metaphorical lyrics that refer to the story of Snow White, asking the 'Mirror Mirror' on the wall to show her who she's really become, a questioning of identity and self-image, which was unique to popular songwriting at that time.
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ProducersThe track was produced by Diana Ross herself along with Suzee Ikeda, which was quite uncommon for female artists at the time to have so much control on production. This was also Ross's first self-produced album.
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Single Release"Mirror Mirror" was the second single released from the album "Why Do Fools Fall in Love", following the title track.
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