Smoke & Mirrors Lyrics

Lyric discussion by yolandawhi 

Cover art for Smoke & Mirrors lyrics by Gotye

I could be completely off, but my interpretation of this song is about maybe a girl working as a stripper or at a burlesque club.

to me, it's her struggle to justify it to herself as she hides her 'second life' from friends and family. when she takes to the stage she 'gives them pleasure 'And that's admirable, you tell yourself And so you'd gladly sell yourself to others'

@yolandawhi The song is very acidic and full of venom. Don't think she would speak to herself like that.