Reflections
Example Jacob Plant Lyrics
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That girl I used to know, where did she go, maybe I chased her away (Reflections of us)
That man I used to be no longer seen, maybe he wasted away (Reflections of us)
It's only now I can see what we became (Reflections of us)
Been over it now but I still can't breathe your name (Reflections of us)
(Reflections)
Up in alms like the Can-Can
In the middle of the street and you're beeping your horn like you're Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
I'm a madman on reflection
We both made promises, couple novices
Honestly like that's stating the obvious
Sounds like I resent you, equally mad
I'm just a little less mental (Reflections of us)
That girl I used to know, where did she go, maybe I chased her away (Reflections of us)
That man I used to be no longer seen, maybe he wasted away (Reflections of us)
It's only now I can see what we became (Reflections of us)
Been over it now but I still can't breathe your name (Reflections of us)
Breathe your name
Breathe your name
Breathe your name
Yo, (reflections), we're both looking loved-up
Except I'm looking at a photo, was back in Jan down at Koko
Lovely to so-so, love's now a no-show
Still got the vids of you freaking on GoPro
Kept me going when we'd faded
I can still picture it in slow-mo, ho-ho
Now it's Dorothy and Toto, over the rainbow
Still can't breathe your name though
(Reflections of us)
(Reflections of us)
(Reflections of us)
But I still can't breathe your name
(Reflections)
Breathe your name
Breathe your name
Breathe your name
(Reflections) this never was the plan, Stan
Up in alms like the Can-Can
In the middle of the street and you're beeping your horn like you're Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
I'm a madman on reflection
We both made promises, couple novices
Honestly like that's stating the obvious
Sounds like I resent you, equally mad
I'm just a little less mental
In Example and Jacob Plant's song Reflections, the lyrics revolve around reflecting on past relationships and wondering what went wrong. The verses reference missing a certain someone who used to be a big part of their life and wondering where they've gone or how they've changed. The chorus emphasizes the sentiment of reflection and how it's only now that the singer realizes what they used to have. They've tried to move on from the past, but still can't let go completely. The bridge offers a bit of nostalgia, reminiscing about a happy moment that's now just a memory. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, with the added line "But I still can't breathe your name," driving home the fact that the singer is still struggling to fully move on.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was released as a single in 2015 but was originally recorded in 2013. It was intended to be part of Example's fifth album but ended up being released as a standalone single. Another fact is that the music video for the song features Example and his wife, Erin McNaught, recreating scenes from famous movies such as Grease, Dirty Dancing, and Titanic. The song was also remixed by Dutch DJ Afrojack, who added his signature sound to the track. Reflections has been described as a "hybrid" of genres, combining electronic and hip hop elements to create a unique sound. The song has been featured in several television shows, including The Originals and The Royals. It has also received attention from radio stations in the US and UK.
The chords for Reflections are: Am, G, F, and C.
Line by Line Meaning
That girl I used to know, where did she go, maybe I chased her away (Reflections of us)
I regret losing the girl I used to know, and I acknowledge my actions may have pushed her away
That man I used to be no longer seen, maybe he wasted away (Reflections of us)
I've changed from the person I used to be, and maybe I've wasted away into someone unrecognizable
It's only now I can see what we became (Reflections of us)
I'm reflecting on our past and starting to understand what we became as a couple
Been over it now but I still can't breathe your name (Reflections of us)
I've moved on from our relationship, but your name still feels suffocating to me
(Reflections) this never was the plan, Stan
Looking back on our relationship, it's clear that it didn't go as we planned
Up in alms like the Can-Can
We were foolishly optimistic and naive in our expectations for our relationship
In the middle of the street and you're beeping your horn like you're Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
We were loud and obnoxious in public with no regard for others
I'm a madman on reflection
Reflecting on our relationship makes me feel crazy and out of control
We both made promises, couple novices
We were inexperienced and made promises we couldn't keep
Honestly like that's stating the obvious
It's clear to see in hindsight that we were making obvious mistakes
Sounds like I resent you, equally mad
It may seem like I resent you, but in reality we were both at fault for our relationship's failure
I'm just a little less mental
I may have been acting crazy in the past, but I've started to calm down and move on
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JACOB PLANT, ELIOT GLEAVE
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Jacob Plant
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Datan1234
+Jacob Plant awesome tune, really enjoy it ;)
Greg Ibbotson
+Jacob Plant Tune.
Ellie Mulgrew
U made a tune mate wot do u expect lov the song 🤑🤑🎧🎧
Abraham Naime Martinez
awesome
Ankit Saiyan
I love this song!
Dothy Alix
To me one of the best release of this year ever. Nothing is missing, the structure, the story, c'est du lourd ! I love it ! Congratulations !
Josh Plumstead
how the hell this hasn't reached number 1 in the charts
I don't know. Absolute Banger!
IrishWristwatch
That drop blew me away. Has an epic 90s feel to it!
William Bruce
I'm an example fan and this bass is incredible. Great comeback tune