Reflections
Brand X Music(Vol.5) Lyrics
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Time after time
I see reflections of you and me
Reflections of
The way life used to be
Reflections of
The love you took from me
Oh, I'm all alone now
No love to shield me
Trapped in a world
That's a distorted reality
Happiness you took from me
And left me alone
With only memories
Through the mirror of my mind
Through these tears that I'm crying
Reflects a hurt I can't control
'Cause although you're gone
I keep holding on
To the happy times
Oh, when you were mine
As I peer through the window
Of lost time
Looking over my yesterdays
And all the love I gave all in vain
(All the love) All the love
That I've wasted
(All the tears) All the tears
That I've tasted
All in vain
Through the hollow of my tears
I see a dream that's lost
From the hurt
That you have caused
Everywhere I turn
Seems like everything I see
Reflects the love that used to be
In you I put
All my faith and trust
Right before my eyes
My world has turned to dust
After all the nights
I sat alone and wept
Just a handful of promises
Are all that's left of loving you
Reflections of
The way life used to be
Reflections of
The love you took from me
In you I put
All my faith and trust
Right before my eyes
My world has turned to dust
The song "Reflections" by Brand X Music (Vol.5) is a poignant track that explores the pain of lost love and broken trust. In the opening lines, the singer speaks of seeing "reflections of you and me" in their mind's eye, indicating that they are haunted by the memories of their past relationship. As the song progresses, the singer reflects on how the love they once shared has been taken away from them, leaving them feeling alone and trapped in a distorted reality. They feel that they have been robbed of their happiness, and are left to face a world without the comfort of love.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's pain, as they sing about the hurt they cannot control. They long for the happy times they shared with their lover, and even though their partner is gone, they cannot let go of those memories. The second verse continues to explore the singer's suffering, as they look back on the love they gave in vain. They feel that they have wasted their time on a relationship that ultimately ended in heartbreak.
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the singer's struggle to come to terms with the loss of their love. The final verse speaks of the broken trust that led to the dissolution of the relationship, with the singer expressing their anger and sadness at having been betrayed by their partner. The final lines of the song reflect on how everything the singer sees serves as a reminder of their lost love, leaving them to wonder if they will ever be able to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Through the mirror of my mind
Looking back on the past through the lens of my own thoughts and emotions
Time after time
Repeatedly, over and over again
I see reflections of you and me
Thinking about memories of us and how they are still present in my mind
Reflections of
Images or thoughts that are a result or a reminder of
The way life used to be
The way things were before, in the past
The love you took from me
The affection you deprived me of
Oh, I'm all alone now
Feeling isolated and without company
No love to shield me
Lacking any sort of protective or comforting feeling of love
Trapped in a world
Stuck in a situation or environment that is difficult to escape or change
That's a distorted reality
A twisted version of the truth or what should be real
Happiness you took from me
The joy and contentment that you robbed me of
And left me alone
Leaving me by myself
With only memories
Only having recollections of what once was
Through these tears that I'm crying
While I'm weeping and lamenting
Reflects a hurt I can't control
Shows the pain and damage that I am unable to manage or overcome
'Cause although you're gone
Because even though you are no longer here
I keep holding on
I continue to cling to
To the happy times
To the memories of the joyful moments
Oh, when you were mine
Oh, back when you were my partner
As I peer through the window
As I look out into the world
Of lost time
Of time that has passed and cannot be regained
Looking over my yesterdays
Reflecting on my history
And all the love I gave all in vain
Thinking about the affections I bestowed that were ultimately pointless
(All the love) All the love
Every single bit of affection that was given
(All the tears) All the tears
Every single expression of sorrow that was shed
That I've wasted
That I have thrown away meaninglessly
Through the hollow of my tears
As I cry profusely
I see a dream that's lost
A vision or hope that is no longer attainable
From the hurt
As a result of the pain
That you have caused
That you have inflicted
Everywhere I turn
No matter where I look
Seems like everything I see
It feels like whatever I notice
Reflects the love that used to be
Is a reminder of the affection that was once present
In you I put
I placed my faith and trust in you
All my faith and trust
Every ounce of confidence and reliance that I had
Right before my eyes
In plain sight and within reach
My world has turned to dust
My way of life and environment have crumbled to nothing
After all the nights
After every evening
I sat alone and wept
I cried while by myself
Just a handful of promises
A few commitments made to me
Are all that's left of loving you
Are the only things that remain from when I loved you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER
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