Meet the Mormons. Meet the singer. Listen to the song.

Everyone plays a piece, and there are melodies in each one of us; Life-- it’s glorious. (OST: Meet the Mormons)

This song summarizes the devotion and experience of our brothers and sisters who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. At last, a song that’s so much pleasing to the ears, so calm, inspiring and relaxing. Indeed, no matter what distinction or reclassification of belief we have,  faith believes in unity and importance of individuality for a common goal. This makes life glorious indeed. We just have to discover what part are we going to share in this journey we call life.   

I was about to sleep and I saw this song on my youtube recommendations pane. Yes, I am a David Archuleta fan, and this song is a lullaby for the soul. Its very short yet it is soothing to the ears and has a touching message. This is for the Meet the Mormons documentary which tackles life and experiences of our brothers who are we commonly term as mormons. 

Meet the Mormons is a feature-length documentary that examines the very diverse lives of six devout members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Filmed on location and across the globe, Meet the Mormons takes viewers on a journey into the day-to-day realities of individuals living in the U.S., Costa Rica, Nepal and beyond. From their individual passions to their daily struggles, each story paints a picture as rich and unique as the next while challenging the stereotypes that surround the Mormon faith. The film will appear in theaters across the United States beginning on October 10th, 2014. All net proceeds from the film will go to charity.

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GytW_rgr0RM)

Meanwhile, the lyrics is very moving:

There are times when
You might feel aimless
And can't see the places
Where you belong
But you will find that
There is a purpose
It's been there within you
All along
And when you're near it
You can almost hear it

Its like a symphony
Just keep listening
And pretty soon you'll start
To figure out your part
Everyone plays a piece
And there are melodies
In each one of us
Oohhh its glorious

And you will know how
To let it ring out
As you discover
Who you are
Others around you
Will start to wake up
To the sounds that are
In their hearts
It's so amazing
What we're all creating

And as you feel
The notes build
Higher
You will see

Writer(s): Jesse Frasure, Cary Barlowe, David Archuleta, Joy Williams
Copyright: Rio Bravo Music Inc., Castle Bound Music Inc. O/B/o Bummermen Music, Emi Music Publishing Ltd., Sensibility Music LLC, Castle Bound Music Inc.

We will see ourselves clearer on a broken mirror.

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZLUa8JUR18)

Sometimes, we look better in front of a broken mirror than a completely clear one: Bruno Mars nailed it with the best lyrics ever!

Mirror by Lil Wayne and Bruno Mars is such a very meaningful song. Indeed, subtle yet compelling messages are shown in the music video, and it really caught my attention (beyond the nice glittery braces of Lil Wayne). You will be surprised with a bunch of catholic symbolisms presented in its video. The message of the song is also inspiring (for me) because it has depicted man's weaknesses which has been caused by pride and sin, as always. The start of the video showed Lil Wayne's eyelids tattooed with "Fear God", and thats says it all.

I just happen to come across this video on Youtube because I was researching on some religious fictions i.e. Accra. Seeing that it’s Lil Wayne feat. Bruno Mars, I did not doubt to give it a try. I was indeed amazed how the entire video was presented to the audience, with a simple theme of guilt, repentance and resilience. I was struck of Lil Wayne gesturing the sign of the cross and a red paint in an attempt to symbolize blood in his hands. Redemption and absolution comes after repentance and acceptance of God’s mercy and unending grace, that is the reason why I immediately loved this music video. All of us had been into our own mistakes and falls in life, but later we realize that we need to fix ourselves, and pick up the broken pieces and live again, righteously.

Indeed, sometimes, we seem to see our reflections clearer in a broken mirror than a new one, its because we only see ourselves (re examine) during the times that we become broken into different pieces, like a broken mirror. By then, we realize the mistakes we have done, and on how our friends, family and faith has guided us back to reality.

Here is the complete lyrics, part written by Bruno Mars, a filipino blood.

With everything happening today
You don't know whether you're coming or going
But you think that you're on your way
Life lined up on the mirror don't blow it

Look at me when I'm talkin' to you
You looking at me but I'm lookin' through you
I see the blood in your eyes
I see the love in disguise
I see the pain hidden in your pride
I see you're not satisfied
And I don't see nobody else
I see myself I'm looking at the

Mirror on the wall, here we are again
Through my rise and fall
You've been my only friend
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we here talkin' to each other again

Uh, I see the truth in your lies
I see nobody by your side
But I'm with you when you re all alone
And you correct me when I'm lookin' wrong
I see that guilt beneath the shame
I see your soul through your window pain
I see the scars that remain
I see you Wayne, I'm lookin' at the

Mirror on the wall, here we are again
Through my rise and fall
You've been my only friend
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we here talkin' to each other again

Lookin' at me now I can see my past
Damn I look just like my fuckin' dad
Light it up, that's smoke at mirrors
I even look good in the broken mirror
I see my momma smile that's a blessin'
I see the change, I see the message
And no message could been any clearer
So I'm starting with the man in the

Mirror on the wall, (MJ taught me that)
Here we are again
Through my rise and fall
You've been my only friend (take them to mars man)
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we here talkin' to each other again
Uh

Mirror on the wall, here we are again
Through my rise and fall
You've been my only friend
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we here talkin' to each other again
Mirror on the wall
Hey BP, looks like I did take 'em to mars this time

So why are we talkin' to each other again

SONGWRITERS
BRUNO MARS, RAMON OWEN, PHILIP LAWRENCE, DWAYNE CARTER

Bruno Mars really nailed it with this wonderful song and lyrics.