Reflection
Break Even Lyrics


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Where are you now?
So alone, so empty
And you find yourself,
Wondering where everything went wrong
So much hate inside you
I can see it in your eyes
Don't try and hide it, don't try to escape
Just ask for help, as I know you really need it
And I blame myself for what you have become
If I never changed we would be like before, I'm so sorry
Still alone, still empty, and you find yourself,
Wondering where everything went wrong,
When will you wake? and take a look,
The mirror, your reflection, will show you
And I blame myself for what you have become
If I never changed we would be like before
I feel that it's all my fault

So please promise me one fucking thing,
You will change that's all I ever wanted to hear,
Please promise me, you will change
That's all I ever needed to hear
Please promise me, you will change,
Just let me know that you will

Don't let this be your weakness, I know you're better than that
You can never start again, but it's not too late to change




Don't let this be your weakness, I know you're stronger than that
You can never start again, but it's not too late to change

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Break Even's song "Reflection" deal with the theme of regret and the desire to make amends for past mistakes that have caused harm to others. The singer addresses someone who is feeling lost and alone and is struggling with feelings of anger and bitterness. He urges the person to seek help and not to let their negative emotions consume them.


The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and remorse, as the singer blames himself for the person's current state of mind. He wishes he could go back in time and undo the damage he has caused. The repeated line "I blame myself for what you have become" emphasizes the singer's sense of responsibility for the other person's troubles.


The song ends on a hopeful note, as the singer asks the person to promise him that they will change and not let their negative emotions be their weakness. He believes that it's never too late to make a change and that with the right mindset, anyone can become a better person.


Overall, "Reflection" is a powerful and emotional song that deals with a universal theme of regret and the desire for redemption.


Line by Line Meaning

Where are you now?
The singer is asking the person where they are in life, likely feeling lost or disconnected.


So alone, so empty
The person feels incredibly lonely and unfulfilled in their current state.


And you find yourself, Wondering where everything went wrong
The person is struggling to understand why they feel so unhappy despite everything they have done in life.


So much hate inside you
The artist recognizes the negative emotions the person is harboring.


I can see it in your eyes
The artist is able to discern these emotions through the person's physical expression.


Don't try and hide it, don't try to escape
The singer encourages the person to confront their feelings head-on rather than ignore or avoid them.


Just ask for help, as I know you really need it
The singer offers support and hopes the person will be able to accept it.


And I blame myself for what you have become
The artist takes responsibility for the changes in the person's life, feeling guilty for the impact they may have had.


If I never changed we would be like before, I'm so sorry
The artist recognizes that their own growth and changes may have driven the person away and expresses regret for this.


Still alone, still empty, and you find yourself, Wondering where everything went wrong
The person is still struggling with the same sense of isolation and confusion, despite time passing.


When will you wake? and take a look, The mirror, your reflection, will show you
The singer implores the person to self-reflect in order to better understand what changes need to be made.


And I blame myself for what you have become
The artist reiterates their feelings of guilt for the person's struggles.


If I never changed we would be like before
The singer thinks that if things had remained the same, the person would not be experiencing these difficulties.


I feel that it's all my fault
The singer carries a sense of responsibility for the person's hardships.


So please promise me one fucking thing, You will change that's all I ever wanted to hear
The singer asks the person to make a commitment to working towards growth and improvement.


Please promise me, you will change, That's all I ever needed to hear
The artist emphasizes just how important it is to them that the person take steps towards change.


Please promise me, you will change, Just let me know that you will
The artist continues to plead with the person to make a commitment to bettering themselves.


Don't let this be your weakness, I know you're better than that
The singer believes that the person has the strength to overcome their difficulties.


You can never start again, but it's not too late to change
The singer acknowledges that while the person cannot change the past, they can still work towards a more positive future.


Don't let this be your weakness, I know you're stronger than that
The artist encourages the person to tap into their inner strength rather than giving in to their negative emotions.




Writer(s): rowan willoughby, perri basile, steffen sciuto, mark bawden, simon dreja

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