Don't Look In The Mirror
Kathy Mar · Other Songs - Kathy Mar
Under the hunter's moon
The road was a ribbon of silver
Winding away in the gloom
A glimpse of motion behind me
And loping behind my van
Made of cactus spines and mesquite twigs
Was the figure of a man
My foot came down on the pedal
I shot around a curve
Then my eyes leapt to the mirror
And it almost made me swerve
The figure raced on behind me
At a distance still the same
And a bitter wind swept through my soul
A dread without a name
All through the midnight desert
Silent and cold and black
The figure kept my changing pace
And never left my track
So I slowed for the wraith behind me
And stopped on an exit ramp
I locked the doors and waited there
With palms and forehead damp
A mesquite clatter filled me
And rattled my quaking heart
As catus talons caressed the glass
That kept us still apart
And I turned my face to gaze out
After several fruitless tries
And my soul was bound and broken
In the hollows that were it's eyes
I watch the taillights fading
On the silver road ahead
And the mesquite clatter fills my ears
But my heart is still and dead
I flex my cactus talons
That never will see the sun
And watch a car go racing by
And my feet began to run
Words and music: Kathy Mar
Copyright 2002 Kathy Mar
Don't Look In The Mirror
Kathy Mar's "Don't Look In The Mirror" stands as a compelling song within her eclectic musical catalogue. The track reflects the artist's distinct approach to songwriting, blending introspective themes with a dynamic sonic landscape that has come to define her recorded work. While the song operates as a standalone piece, it resonates with the broader stylistic currents found across her discography, ranging from the atmospheric textures of "World Inside The Crystal" to the rhythmic drive evident in tracks like "Barbie Cues." This recording captures Mar's ability to craft narratives that feel both personal and universally relatable, inviting listeners to engage with the emotional depth of her performance. As part of her ongoing body of work, the song reinforces her reputation as a versatile artist capable of exploring complex emotional territories through her unique musical voice.