Reflections
Calling Down Fire Lyrics
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Never sought to harm a soul but now they've gone and
Thrown me to the wolves
To fend for myself
Shaking palms, never thought I'd fall this far out of line
But desperation's claimed its victim, and now I've claimed mine
Now I've claimed mine
Never been a killer
Never sought to harm a soul but now they've gone and
Thrown me to the wolves
To fend for myself
What was I supposed to do?
What was I supposed to do?
Your expression's got me trembling in the driver's seat
Its like your phantom's sitting next to me
You were a stranger, never did a thing to harm me
Please stay, I deserve to be haunted
And I can still see the look of terror in your eyes
As your spirit left the room
Where is the heart of gold I used to know?
Floodwaters crumble my foundation, now I'm on my own
And I'm weak
But I've got a daughter to feed
And in the end, when it all goes down in flames
I pray you'll know me not for what I've done but for the man I became
But I'd rather you hate me than see you grow up with hunger pains
So absolve me of tonight, or may history erase my name
May history erase my name
Where is the heart of gold I used to know?
Floodwaters crumble my foundation, now I'm on my own
Where is the heart of gold I used to know?
Floodwaters crumble my foundation, now I'm on my own
The lyrics of "Reflections" by Calling Down Fire explore themes of desperation, guilt, and the struggle to provide for oneself and others. In the first stanza, the singer expresses that they have never been violent or intended harm towards others. However, circumstances have forced them into a situation where they feel abandoned and forced to fend for themselves, as if they have been thrown to the wolves. The shaking palms and falling out of line suggest a sense of fear and disorientation.
The second stanza repeats the chorus, further emphasizing the singer's innocence and how they have been left to face their challenges alone. The question "What was I supposed to do?" reflects their confusion and the lack of options they feel they had in the given situation. Although they have never intended harm, circumstances have pushed them into a corner.
The third stanza introduces a haunting presence, symbolizing the guilt and remorse the singer feels. The phantom represents the person they unintentionally harmed who now haunts their thoughts. The singer acknowledges that this person was once a stranger and had never done anything to harm them. The plea for them to stay and haunt them suggests a desire for punishment or remorse, feeling that they deserve to be haunted as a result of their actions.
The final stanza depicts the aftermath of their actions, with the sight of terror in the person's eyes as their spirit left the room. The floodwaters symbolize the crumbling of the singer's foundation, indicating the collapse of their previous moral compass or sense of self. They admit their weakness but also state their responsibility to provide for their daughter. The plea to be absolved or have history erase their name reflects a desire for forgiveness or to be remembered for the person they became, rather than the mistakes they made. They would rather be hated than see their loved ones suffer hunger pains, showing the immense sacrifice they are willing to make.
Overall, "Reflections" dives into the internal struggle of someone who has unintentionally harmed another, grappling with the guilt, desperation, and a desire for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Never been a killer
I have never had the intention to harm or kill anyone
Never sought to harm a soul but now they've gone and
I never wanted to hurt anyone, but now they have betrayed me and
Thrown me to the wolves
they have left me to deal with dangerous situations on my own
To fend for myself
and protect myself
Shaking palms, never thought I'd fall this far out of line
Feeling anxious, I never expected to deviate so much from what is considered acceptable behavior
But desperation's claimed its victim, and now I've claimed mine
However, desperation has taken its toll on me, and now I am forced to take drastic actions
Now I've claimed mine
Now, I have made a decision that will affect others
What was I supposed to do?
I had no other choice
Your expression's got me trembling in the driver's seat
The way you look at me fills me with fear and uncertainty
Its like your phantom's sitting next to me
I feel haunted by your presence, even though you are not physically there
You were a stranger, never did a thing to harm me
You were someone I didn't know well, and you never did anything to hurt me
Please stay, I deserve to be haunted
Please don't leave me, I deserve to feel guilty and haunted by my actions
And I can still see the look of terror in your eyes
I can still vividly remember the fearful expression in your eyes
As your spirit left the room
When you passed away, your presence disappeared from the room
Where is the heart of gold I used to know?
Where is the kind and compassionate person I once knew?
Floodwaters crumble my foundation, now I'm on my own
Troubles and challenges have caused my stability to collapse, and now I have to face them alone
And I'm weak
I feel powerless and vulnerable
But I've got a daughter to feed
However, I have a responsibility to take care of my daughter's needs
And in the end, when it all goes down in flames
And ultimately, when everything ends disastrously
I pray you'll know me not for what I've done but for the man I became
I hope that you will remember me for the person I transformed into, rather than my actions
But I'd rather you hate me than see you grow up with hunger pains
I would prefer if you despise me rather than witnessing you suffering from hunger
So absolve me of tonight, or may history erase my name
Forgive me for my actions tonight, or else I hope that history forgets about me
May history erase my name
I hope that my actions are not remembered and my name is forgotten in the course of history
Where is the heart of gold I used to know?
Where is the kind and compassionate person I once knew?
Floodwaters crumble my foundation, now I'm on my own
Troubles and challenges have caused my stability to collapse, and now I have to face them alone
Where is the heart of gold I used to know?
Where is the kind and compassionate person I once knew?
Floodwaters crumble my foundation, now I'm on my own
Troubles and challenges have caused my stability to collapse, and now I have to face them alone
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Sean McLaughlin
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