I thought the lines, "mirror without a face," and "when there are spirits to take our place," were referring to a deceased partner.
The city is too overwhelming for his grief and he wishes he could go back in time so that he never had to experience the loss.
I thought the lines, "mirror without a face," and "when there are spirits to take our place," were referring to a deceased partner. The city is too overwhelming for his grief and he wishes he could go back in time so that he never had to experience the loss.