"Mirror" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter duo Ider for their debut studio album Emotional Education. It was released on 18 October 2018 as the third single from the album.

"Mirror"
Single by Ider
from the album Emotional Education
Released18 October 2018 (2018-10-18)
GenrePop[1]
Length3:38
LabelGlassnote
Songwriter(s)
  • Elizabeth Somerville
  • Megan Markwick
Producer(s)MyRiot
Ider singles chronology
"You've Got Your Whole Life Ahead of You Baby"
(2018)
"Mirror"
(2018)
"Brown Sugar"
(2019)
Music video
"Mirror" on YouTube

Background and composition edit

"Mirror" was a combination of drafted compositions by both Markwick and Somerville, respectively, and they later collated these into the one song. Lyrically, the song deals with self-worth, depression, anxiety and identity. The middle eight is a rap.[2][3]

Music video edit

The music video for "Mirror" was released on 5 November 2018. The video features Markwick and Somerville looking at themselves in the mirror, alongside choreographed dance routine. The video was directed by Lily Rose Thomas and choreographed by Anna Engström.[4]

Track listing edit

Digital download

  1. "Mirror" – 3:38

Honors Remix

  1. "Mirror (Honors Remix)" – 4:25

12welve Remix

  1. "Mirror (12welve Remix)" – 3:24

Credits and personnel edit

  • Lily Somerville – vocals, keyboard
  • Megan Markwick – vocals, synth
  • Ben Scott – drums
  • MyRiot – production

References edit

  1. ^ "IDER share new song 'Mirror'". DIY Magazine. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  2. ^ Spruch, Kirsten (19 July 2019). "UK Duo Ider Break Down Electrifying Debut Album 'Emotional Education': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  3. ^ "01 Mirror". YouTube. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  4. ^ Wang, Steffanee (5 November 2018). "Take a dance break with IDER's powerful new video for "Mirror"". The Fader. Retrieved 5 January 2020.