Reflections
&C Lyrics
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I gotta keep my focus
Tell me when this shit all end
Will I still be unnoticed
They got these secret feelings
The unspoken truth
I was drug dealing
Hanging with the broken youth
All my respect is over due
Ain't showing love baby
'Cause I think I'm over you
I'd rather be alone then deal with the shit we goin through
Searching for my zone
I don't think I really got a clue
I wanna pop I close my eyes and see it in my sleep
When this drop they feel my rhymes when I preach
For my brother who done died I need another drink
For my brother who done died I need another drink
Baby steps turn to leaps
Progress and repeat
How you gon' get blessed catching Z's
I confess on the beat
Nothing less nothing neat
Tryna see a check for my grief
Baby steps turn to leaps
Progress and repeat
How you gon' get blessed catching Z's
I confess on the beat
Nothing less nothing neat
Tell 'em no rest till the peak
Gotta monetize
Gotta monetize
Be close to the goats that you idolize
Been feeling undermined
Spittin' these quotes look you in ya eyes
If ya feel me turn ya speakers up
Yeah I know they got some need for us
The game lacking little skill and grace
Tryna contemplate who be real or fake
Sitting back and let the pressure rise
Serving sacks me myself and I
Cause these niggas quick to testify
I took a risk for them extra fries
Still never seen a whole plate
City never seen a gold plaque
Shawty off the xannies and the prozac
Came from dark days now the show packed
When we part ways I don't phone back
You was in the picture just to distract
Sippin' liquor tryna detach
Yeah I know I'm gifted don't need ya feedback
Writing scriptures serving tree sacks
Used to trap out Teresa's house
Rapping on the stage with the speakers loud
I'm on a wave and I need it now
I told you before I guess I'll tell you again
Stuck in that moment and sending condolences
I can't let anyone in
Treat me like I'm ya homie but act like a phony
You do not want me to win
The song "Reflections" by &C is a poignant and introspective piece that delves into the doubts, struggles, and raw emotions experienced by the artist as he wrestles to find his place and identity in the world. A central theme of the song is the fickleness and superficiality of relationships - both romantic and platonic - and the feeling of being used, misunderstood, and underappreciated. The lyrics paint a picture of a young man who has been through a lot, hustling in the streets, dealing with loss and grief, and fighting to make his mark in the music industry. He is acutely aware of the challenges and obstacles that lie ahead, but he refuses to give up or compromise his integrity.
In the first verse, &C opens up about his insecurities and fears, asking himself if he will ever achieve fame and recognition despite all his hard work. He is skeptical of the motives and loyalty of others, suspecting that they are hiding their true feelings and intentions behind a veil of secrecy. He confesses that he used to sell drugs and hang out with troubled youths, but that he has moved on from that life and is now seeking a more positive and constructive path. The chorus expresses his desire to escape from the drama and negativity that surrounds him, and to find his own space and peace of mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Here go the doubt creepin' in
Feeling uncertain and doubtful about oneself
I gotta keep my focus
I need to concentrate on what I need to achieve
Tell me when this shit all end
Questioning when the struggles will be over
Will I still be unnoticed
Afraid of being overlooked or ignored
They got these secret feelings
People have hidden emotions
The unspoken truth
The truth that is not talked about or shared
I was drug dealing
Previously involved in selling illegal drugs
Hanging with the broken youth
Spent time with troubled and disadvantaged young people
I'm from the mud
Originating from a difficult and disadvantaged background
All my respect is over due
Deserving respect for the hardships overcome
Ain't showing love baby
Not expressing affection or care
'Cause I think I'm over you
Believing that the relationship is over
I'd rather be alone then deal with the shit we goin through
Preferring solitude to the problems of the relationship
Searching for my zone
Looking for one's own identity and purpose
I don't think I really got a clue
Feeling uncertain and indecisive
I wanna pop I close my eyes and see it in my sleep
Desiring success and fame
When this drop they feel my rhymes when I preach
Hoping for recognition and impact through music
For my brother who done died I need another drink
Drinking to cope with the loss of a loved one
Baby steps turn to leaps
Small actions lead to big results
Progress and repeat
Continuing to improve and grow
How you gon' get blessed catching Z's
Success requires hard work and effort
I confess on the beat
Admitting personal experiences and emotions through music
Nothing less nothing neat
No shortcuts or easy paths to success
Tryna see a check for my grief
Seeking financial gain from personal struggles
Tell 'em no rest till the peak
Continuing to strive for success without stopping
Gotta monetize
Turning talents and skills into profit
Be close to the goats that you idolize
Surrounding oneself with successful role models
Been feeling undermined
Feeling unsupported or devalued
Spittin' these quotes look you in ya eyes
Sharing personal truths through music directly to the audience
If ya feel me turn ya speakers up
Encouraging listeners to engage with the music and its message
Yeah I know they got some need for us
Recognizing that people want and appreciate the music
The game lacking little skill and grace
Noticing the music industry's shortcomings
Tryna contemplate who be real or fake
Questioning the authenticity of others in the industry
Sitting back and let the pressure rise
Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of the music industry
Serving sacks me myself and I
Focusing on personal success
Cause these niggas quick to testify
Being careful around those who may betray or incriminate
I took a risk for them extra fries
Making sacrifices for others' benefit
Still never seen a whole plate
Not yet achieving complete success or satisfaction
City never seen a gold plaque
Not yet receiving recognition from the music industry
Shawty off the xannies and the prozac
Seeing others struggle with addiction and mental health
Came from dark days now the show packed
Overcoming personal struggles to achieve success
When we part ways I don't phone back
Cutting off toxic relationships
You was in the picture just to distract
Realizing that some relationships were not genuine
Sippin' liquor tryna detach
Using substances to cope with emotions
Yeah I know I'm gifted don't need ya feedback
Being confident in one's own skills and abilities
Writing scriptures serving tree sacks
Expressing personal experiences and emotions through music
Used to trap out Teresa's house
Previously involved in illegal activities now pursuing music
Rapping on the stage with the speakers loud
Performing live music to an audience
I'm on a wave and I need it now
Feeling the urgency to achieve success
I told you before I guess I'll tell you again
Repeating oneself in frustration or annoyance
Stuck in that moment and sending condolences
Being trapped in a difficult situation and feeling sympathetic for oneself
I can't let anyone in
Keeping personal struggles and emotions to oneself
Treat me like I'm ya homie but act like a phony
People pretending to be friends but not genuine
You do not want me to win
Feeling like others hold one back from achieving success
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Written by: Fred Croney
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