Reflections
&C Lyrics


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Here go the doubt creepin' in
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
I'm from the mud
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

Overall Meaning

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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