Singer signed a record deal in 1996 at the age of 15, and released a single, Egoistic, but this failed to chart. In 1999 she was chosen internally by broadcaster ORF, with the song Reflection, as the Austrian representative for the 44th Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Jerusalem on 29 May. On the night Singer gave an engaging performance and managed a tenth-place finish of 23 entries, coincidentally Austria's fourth tenth-place showing in ten years and the country's highest placing in the 1990s. "Reflection" went on to become Singer's only entry on the Austrian chart, placing at #30.In 2000, she recorded Before I Die, the theme to horror film Seven Days to Live, but this was not a commercial success.
Singer withdrew from the professional music industry in the early 2000s, but remains active on a local level, performing rock/electronic music with an indie band in Vienna.
Reflection
Bobbie Singer Lyrics
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AUSTRIA
Performed by Bobbie Singer.
When I'm sad
I need a shoulder to cry on
And when I'm bad
You know that I am better
You're the one that I am thinking of
And when I come
It's to you that I run
There's no need to be lonely
I'll be there every time for you
Isn't that the way it's supposed to be
Sometimes memories will have to do
Don't you recognise me
I'm the one that you have seen
The reflection in your eyes
The reflection in your eyes
They say it's long way to heaven
But they are wrong
? cause heaven is you
And if I fall
From grace everlasting
There you are to make everything new
And we can fly forever
Wrap yourself around my emotions
We can only make it better and better
Don't ever think to doubt my devotions
Don't you recognise me
I'm the one that you have seen
The reflection in your eyes
The reflection in your eyes
The reflection in your eyes
The reflection in your eyes
Don't you recognise me
I'm the one that you have seen
The reflection in your eyes
The reflection in your eyes
The reflection in your eyes
The reflection in your eyes
In Bobbie Singer's song "Reflection," the lyrics express the importance of having someone to turn to during difficult times. The singer details feeling sad and needing a shoulder to cry on, but also acknowledges that they are better when the person they love is around. Even when they're apart, the singer is thinking of this special someone, and when they do reunite, they always run back to each other. The lyrics emphasize the strength of their bond and how they can make each other feel better.
The chorus features the repeated line, "Don't you recognize me / I'm the one that you have seen / The reflection in your eyes," suggesting that the singer and the person they're addressing share a deep connection. The idea of reflection reinforces the theme of mutual understanding and emotional connection between the two individuals. The song also includes references to eternal devotion ("Don't ever think to doubt my devotions") and the sense that this love provides a kind of heaven ("Cause heaven is you").
Overall, "Reflection" is a touching song that highlights the beauty of finding someone who understands and supports you through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm sad
During my moments of sadness
I need a shoulder to cry on
I require someone to lend me support and empathy
And when I'm bad
And in times when I am not at my best
You know that I am better
You have the power to bring out the best in me
When you're gone
At times of your absence
You're the one that I am thinking of
You are the only person occupying my thoughts
And when I come
Whenever I return to my usual state of being
It's to you that I run
I always seek solace and comfort in you
There's no need to be lonely
You never have to be alone
I'll be there every time for you
I will always be here to support and uplift you
Isn't that the way it's supposed to be
Is this not how true companionship is supposed to feel?
Sometimes memories will have to do
At times, reminiscing memories is enough to ease the longing and pain
Don't you recognise me
Do you not remember who I am?
I'm the one that you have seen
I am that person you have encountered before
The reflection in your eyes
The way you perceive me and our connection
They say it's long way to heaven
It is believed that paradise is difficult to attain
But they are wrong
They are mistaken
? cause heaven is you
Because, to me, you are my heaven
And if I fall
If I falter or stumble
From grace everlasting
From a state of unrelenting bliss
There you are to make everything new
You are there to provide solace and rejuvenation
And we can fly forever
Together, we can soar beyond all boundaries and experience infinite joy
Wrap yourself around my emotions
Embrace and comfort me during emotional turmoil
We can only make it better and better
Together, we can continuously improve and make things wonderful
Don't ever think to doubt my devotions
Know that my commitment and loyalty towards you will never falter or waver
Don't you recognise me
Do you not remember who I am?
I'm the one that you have seen
I am that person you have encountered before
The reflection in your eyes
The way you perceive me and our connection
The reflection in your eyes
The way you perceive me and our connection
The reflection in your eyes
The way you perceive me and our connection
The reflection in your eyes
The way you perceive me and our connection
Don't you recognise me
Do you not remember who I am?
I'm the one that you have seen
I am that person you have encountered before
The reflection in your eyes
The way you perceive me and our connection
The reflection in your eyes
The way you perceive me and our connection
The reflection in your eyes
The way you perceive me and our connection
The reflection in your eyes
The way you perceive me and our connection
Contributed by Stella I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mike T
Einer der furchtbarsten songs die österreich jemals hatte. Schade, denn ihre stimme war sehr gut. Hätte sich ein besseres lied verdient.