Bruno Mars (audio) — Lil Wayne - Mirror Ft.

: REO originally created the beat three years before its eventual release and initially hoped it would appear on Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy . Before Lil Wayne accepted it, the track was reportedly turned down by other high-profile rappers including Nas, Drake, and Kanye West .

: The lyrics contrast his public fame with private loneliness, with the chorus stating, "You've been my only friend" . Lil Wayne - Mirror ft. Bruno Mars (Audio)

: Wayne uses the mirror to confront his own mistakes, including his difficult relationship with his father and his time spent in jail . : REO originally created the beat three years