I'll Be Your Mirror
Nico, The Velvet Underground
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I'll be your mirror Reflect what you are, in case you don't know I'll be the wind, the rain and the sunset The light on your door to show that you're home When you think the night has seen your mind That inside you're twisted and unkind Let me stand to show that you are blind Please put down your hands 'Cause I see you I find it hard to believe you don't know The beauty that you are But if you don't let me be your eyes A hand to your darkness, so you won't be afraid When you think the night has seen your mind That inside you're twisted and unkind Let me stand to show that you are blind Please put down your hands 'Cause I see you I'll be your mirror, I'll be your mirror, I'll be your mirror, I'll be your mirror
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Written by: Lou Reed
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10 facts about this song
CollaborationThe song "I'll Be Your Mirror" is a collaborative work by Nico and The Velvet Underground. Nico performs the vocals, while The Velvet Underground provided the instrumentals.
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Album DebutThis song is part of the band's debut album "The Velvet Underground & Nico" released in 1967.
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Written by Lou Reed"I'll Be Your Mirror" was written by Lou Reed, who was the primary songwriter in The Velvet Underground.
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InfluenceThe song reportedly reflects Lou Reed's appreciation for Nico’s beauty, serving as an affirmation of its effect on those around her.
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Genre"I'll Be Your Mirror" falls under the categories of Art Rock, Protopunk, Psychedelic Rock, and Avant-pop.
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Andy Warhol’s InvolvementThe album "The Velvet Underground & Nico" was produced by artist Andy Warhol, making it one of the few music albums closely associated with a visual artist of this magnitude.
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Live PerformancesNico regularly performed this song live during her solo performances after she left The Velvet Underground.
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LegacyDespite initial poor sales, the album (and by association, "I'll Be Your Mirror") eventually became a highly influential work in the world of rock music.
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CoversNumerous artists have covered "I'll Be Your Mirror," including the likes of Belle and Sebastian, Clem Snide, and The Primitives.
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ReceptionCritics have praised "I'll Be Your Mirror" for its poignant lyrics and Nico’s unique vocal style. Many perceive it as a heartfelt ballad on the album.
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