Mirror, Mirror

by @robynmackenzie Mod

NSFW Skirmish: The Villain's Lament (@tarahenton)

Liner Notes

A bit late for the #skirmish, but had to write something for @tarahenton's #VillainsLament prompt. I'm not sure exactly who is speaking here--somewhere between the Evil Queen from Snow White and Elizabeth Bathory, I suppose. Anyway enjoy the evilness.

#pop #fawmtronica #eeeevil

Lyrics

Daddy says that I'm his princess Mommy says that I'm a queen Either way I'm in the spotlight Gonna make a scene You gonna tell me that I'm jealous? Well that's just obscene 'Cause I'm the fairest in the land

People tell you to be loyal People tell you to be kind People just wanna be royal Wanna have what's mine So excuse me if I want it All of the time 'Cause I'm the fairest in the land

Ooh, I won't stop ruling even with a broken crown Ooh, all these dragon slayers can't bring me down Ooh, hear them all scream and I love the sound Mirror, mirror on the wall Who's the baddest bitch of all

Lock 'em up inside the dungeon Chain 'em up against the wall Take 'em up to the tower Then make them fall 'Cause their blood will save my beauty Gonna drain 'em all 'Cause I'm the fairest in the land

Ooh, I won't stop ruling even with a broken crown Ooh, all these dragon slayers can't bring me down Ooh, hear them all scream and I love the sound Mirror, mirror on the wall Who's the baddest bitch of all

I won't stop ruling even with a broken crown

Ooh, I won't stop ruling even with a broken crown Ooh, all these dragon slayers can't bring me down Ooh, hear them all scream and I love the sound Mirror, mirror on the wall Who's the baddest bitch of all

Comments

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Disney should pick this up for the new Snow White movie. Or maybe a prequel about the evil queen. I think she’ll become a cult hero with this song. I like the way you use your voice to bend those pitches like a misbehaving prince. Amazing that you pulled this all off in a skirmish.

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@regis

Cool take on the subject, love the way the music builds throughout the song. Killer groove!

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@bijou

ooh super cool from the get go!

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Fierce in lyrics and in execution, and that intense bass nicely reflects this evil villain crushing all resistance! The song is catchy and dark and seductive and just the perfect entry for a Disney update that uses modern dance music for its soundtrack!

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This is a really cool song. I love how it builds over the course of the piece and I like how you've treated your vocals at various points. Your lyrics are a blast (everyone loves a villain, right?) and your chorus, with its "ooh"s, is excellent. Really well done!

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Robyn!! This is such a killer take on the prompt! The mix of fairytale villainy and full-on badassery makes it so fun, and the lyrics have such a confident, commanding energy. That ‘mirror, mirror’ hook is especially catchy—it’s been stuck in my head since I listened. Love it—so glad you wrote something for this!

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@djtjb

That bass is sick! The slick composition just fuels the fire of the villainess lyrics. And that riser around 2:00..... Evil! Diabolic even! Loved this, total bop!

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ooo that is some funkiness! loove that synthbass! badass bitch queen; glad I’m not friends with her 🙌🫣

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Wow this is excellent. And it has such a good drive, really fun, this is truly one of my favourites so far!

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@janeg

Wonderful reinterpretation of the fairy tale. But I don't want you for my queen!

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quality stuff, that beat is addictive, your vocals are great and the melody is cool and unique, possibly my fav song so far

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@owling

Amazing lyrics and tune ! I want to dance now ! I love the line about the dragon slayers and the one about "people just wanna be royal" it's very catchy!

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wooo! this is great! fantastic dance feel, chair groovin to the badness over here! so many great lines and fantastic production as ever. you Rock!

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@robynsdad

Quite honestly, I can see a deepfake of a certain modern president singing this in front of his golden mirror. Anyway, great production on this, and you really captured the VillainsLament sentiment.

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This is so damn catchy! I love it, such a fun take on the prompt.

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Inventive, catchy, and I detect a certain enjoyment too..>! The electronica backing is an almost perfect foil to your voice.

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@nadine

Good lyrics and nice sounds. Sounds like a badass version of Evil Queen. Hope they also modernise the movies someday soon 😀

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Yes Robyn, love love love this. Such a great groove and track sound. Like someone else said I can hear it even bigger and darker. Great skirmish

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Very interesting production on this one! I could see this sounding a lot heavier and being super badass. Nice work.

Funny to hear the "mirror mirror" mandela effect on display here haha.

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This is badass!! Love the evil queen and Elizabeth bathory vibe(I know of bathory from the movie stay alive, one of my favorites) Way too cool, nice job!

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@gm7

Ha..cool lyrics! Big bold bass and drums. You're the bestest of them all!

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Excellent song Robyn. Love the bass and beats. Great lyrics and the production is top notch.

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i love this. great production. great lyrics. nicely done.

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This could be applied to so much! Delivery is very now! Pretty radio ready now! Nicely done

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@andyt13

Nice!

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@beacon

Damn this is so good on so many layers. Vocals, mix, lyrics, you've got it all here. Total love. No notes.

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Woooot! So fun! Love flipping fairytale tropes on their heads and this is awesome. Makes me think of Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard.

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this is super catchy and fun. i really enjoy how the beat keeps building. excellent work on this one

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pop indian dance bhangra style or gangnam. Brilliant, catchy hook riff and the synth bass, grooving!

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