Mirrors and Fevers Lyrics

Lyric discussion by blueofthesky 

Cover art for Mirrors and Fevers lyrics by Bright Eyes

This is a terribly pessimistic song, but goodness, he can really create an image...create emotions.

The meanings seems clear to me at least, that no matter what, you can't break from the barriers of what you are destined to be. And to Conor, these barriers are heavy chains.

Don't be scared of tomorrow because it will be just as miserable as today.

Maybe I'm missing the optimism?