Looking Glass
Brandy · Other Songs - Brandy
Theres a port on a western bay
And it serves a hundred ships a day
Lonely sailors pass the time a way
And talk about their homes
Theres a girl in this harbor town
And she works laying whiskey down
They say Brandy, fetch another round
She serves them whisky and wine
The sailors say...
Chorus: Brandy, you're a fine girl
< you're a fine girl >
What a good wife you would be
<such a fine girl>
Your eyes could steal a sailor from the sea
Brandy wears a braided chain
Made of finest silver from the north of spain
A locket that bears the name of the man that Brandy loves
He came on a summers day - bearing gifts - from far away
But he made it clear he couldnt stay
The harbor was his home
- Chorus -
Bridge: Brandy used to watch his eyes
As he told his sailor stories
She could feel the ocean fall and rise
She saw its raging glory
But he had always told the truth
Lord he was an honest man
And Brandy does her best to understand
At night when the bars close down
Brandy walks through a slient town
And loves a man who's not around
She still can hear him say
She hears him say...
And it serves a hundred ships a day
Lonely sailors pass the time a way
And talk about their homes
Theres a girl in this harbor town
And she works laying whiskey down
They say Brandy, fetch another round
She serves them whisky and wine
The sailors say...
Chorus: Brandy, you're a fine girl
< you're a fine girl >
What a good wife you would be
<such a fine girl>
Your eyes could steal a sailor from the sea
Brandy wears a braided chain
Made of finest silver from the north of spain
A locket that bears the name of the man that Brandy loves
He came on a summers day - bearing gifts - from far away
But he made it clear he couldnt stay
The harbor was his home
- Chorus -
Bridge: Brandy used to watch his eyes
As he told his sailor stories
She could feel the ocean fall and rise
She saw its raging glory
But he had always told the truth
Lord he was an honest man
And Brandy does her best to understand
At night when the bars close down
Brandy walks through a slient town
And loves a man who's not around
She still can hear him say
She hears him say...
Looking Glass - Brandy
Brandy's 'Looking Glass' stands as a defining track from her early career, showcasing her signature blend of R&B and soulful pop. Released during a period where she was establishing herself as a major force in the genre, the song highlights her emotive vocal delivery and introspective songwriting style. As part of her broader discography, the track exemplifies the lush production and romantic themes that characterized her work in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The recording captures the essence of her ability to convey deep personal feelings through music, making it a staple for fans of her catalog and a testament to her enduring influence on contemporary R&B.