We Are Mirage

Eric Prydz's 'We Are Mirage' is a song that intertwines the themes of love, fear of abandonment, and nostalgia. The lyrics express a deep anxiety about the potential loss of a significant other, a common theme in love songs. The repetition of the lines 'I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave' and 'Are you gonna leave me now?' conveys a sense of desperation and the inability to cope with the thought of separation. The speaker acknowledges their efforts to maintain the relationship ('But I know I try'), suggesting a struggle to keep their partner from leaving.

The song also taps into a sense of nostalgia and a longing for the past, as seen in the lines 'Can you remember and humanize? It was still where we’d energized, Lie in the sand and visualize, Like it’s seventy-five again.' These lyrics evoke memories of a time when the relationship was vibrant and full of energy, possibly a reference to the carefree days of youth. The mention of 'seventy-five' could be symbolic of a year or an era that holds special significance to the couple.

'We Are the People' is a phrase that suggests unity and collective power, which contrasts with the vulnerability expressed in the rest of the song. This could imply that despite the personal fears and insecurities, there is a belief in the strength that comes from being part of something larger, whether that's a relationship or a community. The song ends with a mutual acknowledgment of intimate knowledge between the partners, reinforcing the depth of their connection and the shared history that makes the thought of separation so daunting.