From the recording V: Heaven for the Weekend
“Smoke ‘n Mirrors” dives into the tension of early connection—when you sense there’s more behind someone’s confident exterior, and you’re trying to get to the truth. Ryland Fisher blends moody synth textures with a smooth country-pop groove, capturing that push-pull of attraction and doubt. It’s a song about wanting something real in a world full of facades.
Lyrics
If I had to guess
That high dollar dress ain't your everyday typical
Lipstick blood-red, martini in your hand
Giving off that high class visual
Don't get me wrong, you're wearing it well
No, you don't need no help
But makeup’s covering, everything I wanna love,
Whatcha scared of?
Baby, come a little nearer
I wanna see the girl behind the smoke ’n mirrors
Show me the real her
I know pretty faces are a dime a dozen
But something tells me what I'm seeing is just a teaser
I bet that kiss tastes a little sweeter
Behind the smoke ’n mirrors
Just gimme some time
I'll show you a man who's into more than just skin-deep
Bet you’re a heart of gold with those earrings to match
All that bling ain’t fooling me
Tell me I'm wrong, and I'll walk on by
We don't even have to say goodbye
But if you feel like ditching that front
I'm thinking we could see what's really on your mind
Baby, come a little nearer
I wanna see the girl behind the smoke ’n mirrors
Show me the real her
I know pretty faces are a dime a dozen
But something tells me what I'm seeing is just a teaser
I bet that kiss tastes a little sweeter
Behind the smoke ’n mirrors
Gucci bag on your arm
DaVinci work of art
Mona Lisa smile
Lemme turn it around
Don't be shy
Ain't got nothin to hide
If you got time to kill
You got all of mine
Baby, come a little nearer
I wanna see the girl behind the smoke ’n mirrors
Show me the real her
I know pretty faces are a dime a dozen
But something tells me what I'm seeing is just a teaser
I bet that kiss tastes a little sweeter
Behind the smoke ’n mirrors