Building A Mystery
Sarah McLachlan · Mirrorball (Limited Edition)
That's when the energy comes
And the dark side's light
And the vampires roam
You strut your rasta wear
And your suicide poem
And a cross from a faith that died
Before Jesus came
You're building a mystery
You live in a church
Where you sleep with voodoo dolls
And you won't give up the search
For the ghosts in the halls
You wear sandals in the snow
And a smile that won't wash away
Can you look out the window
Without your shadow getting in the way?
You're so beautiful
With an edge and charm
but so careful
When I'm in your arms
Cause you're working
Building a mystery
Holding on and holding it in
Yeah you're working
Building a mystery
And choosing so carefully
You woke up screaming aloud
A prayer from your secret god
You feed off our fears
And hold back your tears, oh
Give us a tantrum
And a know it all grin
Just when we need one
When the evening's thin
You're a beautiful
A beautiful fucked up man
You're setting up your
Razor wire shrine
Cause you're working
Building a mystery
Holding on and holding it in
Yeah you're working
Building a mystery
And choosing so carefully
Ooh you're working
Building a mystery
Holding on and holding it in
Yeah you're working
Building a mystery
And choosing so carefully
Yeah you're working
Building a mystery
Holding on and holding it in
Yeah you're working
Building a mystery
And choosing so carefully
You're building a mystery
Building A Mystery
Sarah McLachlan's "Building A Mystery" stands as a poignant centerpiece on her 1998 album Mirrorball. Released during a period where McLachlan expanded her sound beyond her signature acoustic ballads to incorporate electronic textures and dance influences, the track exemplifies her ability to blend intimate lyricism with atmospheric production. The song explores themes of uncertainty and emotional complexity, reflecting the introspective nature of her work from the late 1990s. As part of her broader discography, this recording showcases her versatility as a vocalist and songwriter, maintaining the emotional depth characteristic of her career while adapting to evolving musical landscapes. The track remains a notable example of her contributions to the alternative pop genre of the era.