Toots & The Maytals
Toots & The Maytals
Toots & The Maytals
Toots & The Maytals
Toots & The Maytals
Toots & The Maytals
Toots & The Maytals
Toots & The Maytals
Toots & The Maytals
Toots & The Maytals
“Take A Look In The Mirror” is a soulful reggae/R&B song in ¾, a somewhat unusual time signature for the genre. Its lyrics deal with being in love while simultaneously feeling shy and self-conscious.
[Verse 1]
Listen
The first time I saw your face
Was the first I met you, girl
You told me you love me
You told me you care
Three months after I saw you there
I whispered my name, so softly
You should remember the first time we met
[Chorus]
I take a look in the mirror
And I couldn't see myself at all
I saw someone else
Just staring and looking at me
I can't help myself
While all those stares are on me
I can't help myself
While all those stares are on me
[Verse 2]
The second time I saw you there
I could not believe the scene, yeah
I've never been happy
I've always been blue
The first time I saw your face
Was the first I met you, yeah now
I've never been happy
I've always been blue, Lord man
[Chorus 2]
I take a look to the sea
And I caught those row boats looking at me
I can't help myself
While all those stares are on me
[Horn interlude]
[Chorus]
I take a look in the mirror
And I couldn't see myself at all
I saw someone else
Just staring and looking at me
I can't help myself
While all those stares are on me
I can't help myself
While all those stares are on me
Toots & The Maytals released Take A Look In The Mirror on Mon Jan 01 1973.