The short vocal link '
Tommy Can You Hear Me?' is a folksy songalong, with the entire band almost in unison!
'
Smash The Mirror' is a brief song from the mothers point of view, highlighted by the ascending 'rise, rise rise' lyrics, and the sound effect of breaking glass
"You don't answer my call
With even a nod or a twitch
But you gaze at your own reflection!
You don't seem to see me
But I think you can see yourself.
How can the mirror affect you?
Can you hear me
Or do I surmise?
That you fear me can you feel my temper
RISE.
Do you hear or fear or
Do I smash the mirror.
Do you hear of fear or
Do I smash the mirror? SMASH!"
Following these short pieces, the first side of the second album closes on a proper song. '
Sensation' was actually written a long time before Pete got the idea for Tommy. It was about a girl he met during the bands Australian tour in 1968. Nevertheless, the lyrics are appropriate, as is the catchy, lightweight melody
"I overwhelm as I approach you
Make your lungs hold breath inside!
Lovers break caresses for me
Love enhanced when I've gone by.
You'll feel me coming,
A new vibration
From afar you'll see me
I'm a sensation.
They worship me and all I touch
Hazy eyed they catch my glance,
Pleasant shudders shake their senses
My warm momentum throws their stance.
You'll feel me coming
A new vibration
From afar you'll see me
I'm a sensation
Soon you'll see me can't you feel me
I'm coming...
Send your troubles dancing I knows the answer
I'm coming...
I'm a sensation.
I leave a trail of rooted people
Mesmerised by just the sight,
The few I touch are now disciples
Love as One I Am the Light..."