Reply To: Song lyrics that remind us of Once Upon a Time, season 4

[Sci-Fi Girl]

Regarding episode 4×05 “Breaking Glass”, and the many references to the symbolism of mirrors.

 

There is so much symbolism regarding mirrors, so I was trying to think if I knew any songs that referred to mirrors or glass in the lyrics.  I thought I must have heard some!

Then I remembered this one:

Jack Savoretti – Broken Glass

Broken glass on the floor by my bed
Lying next to books
I’ve never even read

Wide awake, all the mess that I made
Everything I’ve taken
you’re the one who paid

Forget what I have done
Sometimes I’ve lost you
Sometimes I’ve won

Just let me do
Everything I can
‘Cause everything I do is for you

There’s a darkness to my shadow on the wall
Every time I try to stand
That’s when I fall

There’s a fever burning deep in my bones
Even when I’m with you
I’m on my own

Forget what I have done
Sometimes I’ve lost you
Sometimes I’ve won

Just let me do
Everything I can
‘Cause everything I do is for you

Mmm, I do it all for you

You’re the lighthouse when I’m lost at sea
You’re my band-aid when I bleed
Am I hypnotizing you, like you’re hypnotizing me

Forget what I have done
Sometimes I’ve lost you
Sometimes I’ve won

Just let me do
Everything I can
‘Cause everything I do is for you

I do it all for you

Broken glass on the floor by my bed
Lying next to books
I’ve never even read

Wide awake, all the mess that I made
Everything I’ve taken
you’re the one who paid

 

So, who’s story does the song make you think of?  I can’t seem to decide.  I can think of several POVs that go with some of the lyrics, or even most, but not quite the whole song.

So here’s how I see it.  The different characters all take turns singing the song, each singing only the verses that are relevant to them.  And the same lines take on a different meaning, with each character who sings them.

I see quite a lot of Rumple in most of the song, but I can’t tell if he is speaking to Bae or to Belle, or to both.  Or maybe in turns.

But look at how sinister this verse becomes, if it comes from the Dairy Queen!

Forget what I have done
Sometimes I’ve lost you
Sometimes I’ve won

😮

So, what do you all think?  What or who do you see the song referring to?

Do you have any other songs that speak to this episode, or this season?

SFG (AKA / not-ash)  😉