Reflection
Fisher Music Lyrics
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You may think you'll see who I really am
But you'll never know me
Everyday it's as if I play a part
Now I see if I wear a mask
I can fool the world but I cannot fool my heart
Who is that girl i see staring straight back at me
Why must 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?
The song Reflection by Fisher Music, also known as the Piano Backing Track, is a powerful ballad that tackles issues of identity and the struggle to find one's true self. The opening lines immediately set the tone for the introspective journey that the listener is about to embark upon. Fisher Music sings with a poignant and emotive tone as they ask us to "look at me," and invite us to believe that we can see who they really are. However, in the very next line, they caution us against this assumption, reminding us that we can "never know" them.
The theme of illusion and pretense is explored in the following lines, as Fisher Music explains that they "play a part" every day and wear a "mask" to fool the world. However, in their heart of hearts, they know that they cannot deceive themselves. The chorus begins with a poignant question as Fisher Music asks, "Who is that girl I see?" The lyrics suggest that the reflection they see does not match the image they have of themselves, and they are left struggling to understand why.
The second half of the chorus is equally powerful, as Fisher Music questions why they must "pretend that I'm someone else for all time." The repeated refrain of "when will my reflection show who I am inside?" highlights the core message of the song -- that the struggle for identity is ongoing and ongoing, and that we all long to be seen and understood for who we truly are.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me
Please pay attention to me.
You may think you'll see who I really am
It is possible that you think you can see my true self.
But you'll never know me
You will never really know me.
Everyday it's as if I play a part
Every day feels like I am acting a role.
Now I see if I wear a mask
I have recently realized that if I hide myself, it may be possible to deceive others.
I can fool the world but I cannot fool my heart
While I may be able to deceive others about who I am, I cannot deceive my true self.
Who is that girl i see staring straight back at me
I don't recognize the person I am seeing in the mirror.
Why is my reflection someone I don't know?
I am confused about my own identity.
Why must pretend that I'm someone else for all time
Why do I have to constantly act like someone I'm not?
When will my reflection show who I am inside?
When will I finally be able to be my true self?
Contributed by Jack D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.