Reflections
Coco Lee & Christina Aguilera Lyrics
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You may think you see
Who I really am
But you'll never know me
Every day
It's as if I play a part
Now I see
If I wear a mask
But I cannot fool my heart
Who is that girl I see
Staring straight back at me?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
I am now
In a world where I
Have to hide my heart
And what I believe in
But somehow
I will show the world
What's inside my heart
And be loved for who I am
Who is that girl I see
Staring straight back at me?
Why is my reflection
Someone I don't know?
Must I pretend that I'm
Someone else for all time?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
There's a heart that must be
Free to fly
That burns with a need to know
The reason why
Why must we all conceal
What we think, how we feel?
Must there be a secret me
I'm forced to hide?
I won't pretend that I'm
Someone else for all time
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside? oh
The lyrics to "Reflections" by Coco Lee and Christina Aguilera convey a powerful message about self-identity and the struggle to be true to oneself in a world that often expects conformity. The song reflects the desire to be seen and understood for who we truly are, rather than the personas we put on to fit in or meet societal expectations.
The opening verse suggests that there is a disconnect between the external persona the world sees and the vulnerable, authentic self. The use of a mask symbolizes the act of hiding behind a facade to deceive others, while acknowledging that the heart cannot be fooled. This theme is further emphasized in the chorus when the singer questions who they truly are, longing for their reflection to reveal their inner self.
The second verse highlights the conflict between expressing one's beliefs and the pressure to conform. The singer expresses the determination to break free from the constraints that force them to hide their true essence. They yearn to show the world what lies within their heart and be accepted and loved for their authentic self.
The bridge of the song emphasizes the importance of personal freedom and the burning desire to understand the reason behind concealing our thoughts and emotions. The lyrics challenge the notion of a secret self that must be hidden and rejects the idea of pretending to be someone else indefinitely.
Ultimately, "Reflections" is an empowering anthem that encourages self-acceptance, embracing individuality, and breaking free from societal expectations in order to live authentically.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me
Observe my outer appearance
You may think you see
You might believe you understand
Who I really am
My true nature and identity
But you'll never know me
But you will never truly comprehend me
Every day
Each passing day
It's as if I play a part
It feels like I am acting a role
Now I see
Now, I comprehend
If I wear a mask
When I put on a facade
I can fool the world
I can deceive everyone
But I cannot fool my heart
But I cannot deceive my true feelings
Who is that girl I see
Who is the person reflected in the mirror
Staring straight back at me?
Gazing directly towards me?
When will my reflection show
When will my true self be visible
Who I am inside?
The person I am internally?
I am now
At this moment, I exist
In a world where I
Within a society where I
Have to hide my heart
Must conceal my true emotions
And what I believe in
And my personal convictions
But somehow
However, in some way
I will show the world
I will exhibit to the world
What's inside my heart
The emotions and thoughts within me
And be loved for who I am
And be accepted and cherished for my true self
Why is my reflection
Why does the image in the mirror
Someone I don't know?
Resemble someone unfamiliar to me?
Must I pretend that I'm
Am I required to feign being
Someone else for all time?
Another person indefinitely?
There's a heart that must be
Within me, there is a longing
Free to fly
To be liberated and soar
That burns with a need to know
That passionately desires to understand
The reason why
The underlying cause
Must we all conceal
Are we obligated to hide
What we think, how we feel?
Our thoughts and emotions?
Must there be a secret me
Is it necessary for a hidden version of myself
I'm forced to hide?
That I am compelled to keep secret?
I won't pretend that I'm
I refuse to fake being
Someone else for all time
Another person indefinitely
When will my reflection show
When will my true self be visible
Who I am inside?
The person I am internally?
When will my reflection show
When will my true self be visible
Who I am inside? oh
The person I am internally? oh
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Zippel, Matthew Wilder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
M Murph
They should have collaborated in real life. Their voices complement each other.
Thohru
Came here after hearing both Christina and Coco.
Wud love to see them doing duet with this song
82DH
Wow what a pleasant surprise...I was the person that actually mixed this particular version 14 years ago using Cool Edit :) Was such a huge Christina fan back in the day and wanted to showcase Coco's lesser known version. Thanks for making the video. :)
NaeHoshiChan
Very nice.^-^ Little timing problems but the song is the most important.