Reflections
Epikus Lyrics
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Here apart I wade
Memories of wisdom
Memories, they fade
If I had a moment
To see you again
I would listen closely
I would believe
I would behold with wonder
I won't ignore
Reflections of my father
Sleep has come too soon
Taken far away
All I have are dreams now
Reflections far away
Gone from me, yet so close
I can hear your song
Breathing in the chill air
Trying to be strong
I would believe
I would behold with wonder
I won't ignore
Reflections of my father
But grieving ends
And grief pretends
To bring their end
I will avenge
The lyrics of Epikus's song "Reflections" explore themes of longing, memory, loss, and resilience. In the first stanza, the singer expresses their solitude and the sense of being separated from someone or something significant in their life. The memories they once held dear are fading, symbolizing the passing of time and the fleeting nature of wisdom. Despite this, they still yearn for a chance to reconnect with someone and listen closely to the message they would send.
The second stanza delves deeper into the singer's emotions. Sleep feels like an escape, but it also takes them further away from what they desire. All they have left are dreams, distant reflections of what once was. However, the singer can still sense the presence of their lost loved one. The chill air serves as a metaphor for the cold reality of their absence, yet the singer tries to gather strength to endure.
The chorus of the song reflects the singer's belief and willingness to embrace the reflections of their father. They find wonderment in the memories and refuse to ignore them. This choice to engage with the reflections represents a form of connection and homage to their father.
In the final lines, the singer acknowledges that grieving must eventually come to an end. They see through the facade of grief, realizing that it is a pretense that tries to hold them back. The desire for vengeance signifies the singer's determination to move forward, not allowing sorrow to keep them stagnant. They will rise above their pain and find a way to honor their father's memory.
Overall, "Reflections" is a poignant and introspective song that explores the complexities of grief, resilience, and the power of memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Here alone I stand and
I find myself standing here in solitude and
Here apart I wade
going through life feeling separate from others
Memories of wisdom
Recollections of the knowledge and insights
Memories, they fade
however, these memories slowly diminish over time
If I had a moment
If there was a chance
To see you again
to be able to meet you once more
I would listen closely
I would pay careful attention
Message you would send
to the words of wisdom you would impart
I would believe
I would have faith in their truth
I would behold with wonder
I would gaze upon them with amazement
I won't ignore
I won't disregard or overlook
Reflections of my father
the reflections of my father's teachings and guidance
Sleep has come too soon
The sleep or death of my father came unexpectedly early
Taken far away
He has been taken to a distant place
All I have are dreams now
All I have left are dreams or visions of him
Reflections far away
The reflections of his wisdom feel distant
Gone from me, yet so close
He is no longer with me physically, but his presence feels near
I can hear your song
I can sense your voice or message
Breathing in the chill air
Taking in the coldness of the atmosphere
Trying to be strong
Making an effort to remain resilient
But grieving ends
Eventually, the process of mourning comes to an end
And grief pretends
The sorrow disguises itself
To bring their end
In order to bring closure or resolution
I will avenge
I will seek justice or retribution
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Aaron Woodhouse
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