Reflections
Amy Gordon Lyrics
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Breathe out
Let go of all the emptiness
I hold on to everything i miss
The smiles
The tears
I watch everything turn into dust
They don`t know that it hurts so much
But there`s a war between me and my world
I say that I am doing well
Been in my bloodstream forever
The Pressure
To wanna be like everyone else
Dont wanna see the reflections
In mirrors
You will end up with hurting yourself
The walls
That has been built
Be broken
Wishing to be somebody else
What made me feel that I`m enough?
I am not
Just wanna be like everyone else
Shattered glass on the floor
I can`t take it anymore
I pray
Set me free
They`re perfect
And I`m not worth it
Breathe in
Breathe out
Fall back into the loneliness
And I`m so tired of holding on
Been in my bloodstream forever
The Pressure
To wanna be like everyone else
Dont wanna see the reflections
In mirrors
You will end up with hurting yourself
The walls
That has been built
Be broken
Wishing to be somebody else
What made me feel that I`m enough?
I am not
Just wanna be like everyone else
The lyrics of Amy Gordon's song "Reflections" convey a deep sense of inner struggle and self-doubt. The opening lines of "Breathe in, breathe out, let go of all the emptiness" suggest a desire to release negative emotions and find inner peace. However, the following lines reveal the pain of holding onto memories and longing for things that have passed.
The chorus expresses the pressure to conform and the desire to be like everyone else, while simultaneously rejecting the idea of seeing one's own reflection in the mirror, as it only leads to self-inflicted pain. The walls that have been built metaphorically represent the barriers one has constructed to protect themselves, yet they yearn to break free and be someone else.
The lyrics touch on the search for self-worth and the feeling of not being enough. The repetition of "I am not, just wanna be like everyone else" highlights the struggle with self-acceptance and the longing to be perceived as normal.
Overall, "Reflections" speaks to the internal battle between wanting to fit in and be accepted, while also grappling with the need to find true authenticity and self-acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathe in
Take a deep breath
Breathe out
Exhale and release
Let go of all the emptiness
Release all feelings of loneliness and sadness
I hold on to everything I miss
I cling to memories and things I long for
The smiles
The moments of happiness
The tears
The moments of sadness
I watch everything turn into dust
I see everything fade away and lose significance
They don't know that it hurts so much
Others are unaware of the deep pain I feel
I say that I am doing well
I pretend to be fine
But there's a war between me and my world
I am constantly battling with my own thoughts and emotions
Been in my bloodstream forever
The pressure and struggle have been with me for a long time
The Pressure
The weight of expectations and the desire to fit in
To wanna be like everyone else
The longing to conform and be accepted
Dont wanna see the reflections
I don't want to confront the image of myself
In mirrors
When I look at my own reflection
You will end up with hurting yourself
It will lead to self-inflicted pain
The walls
The emotional barriers I have built
That has been built
That have been constructed over time
Be broken
Must be shattered and demolished
Wishing to be somebody else
Desiring to be a different person
What made me feel that I'm enough?
What gave me the sense of self-worth?
I am not
I don't feel adequate
Just wanna be like everyone else
I simply want to fit in
Shattered glass on the floor
Broken pieces of my identity scattered on the ground
I can't take it anymore
I reach a breaking point and can't bear the pain
I pray
I plead for help or relief
Set me free
Release me from this inner turmoil
They're perfect
Others seem flawless
And I'm not worth it
And I feel unworthy in comparison
Fall back into the loneliness
Return to the state of feeling alone
And I'm so tired of holding on
I am exhausted from trying to keep going
The walls
The emotional barriers I have built
That has been built
That have been constructed over time
Be broken
Must be shattered and demolished
Wishing to be somebody else
Desiring to be a different person
What made me feel that I'm enough?
What gave me the sense of self-worth?
I am not
I don't feel adequate
Just wanna be like everyone else
I simply want to fit in
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Written by: Amy Gordon
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