The origins of Fourplay trace back to a recording session where Bob James and Harvey Mason collaborated on James' album. Impressed by their musical chemistry, they decided to form a band and invited Nathan East to join them. Later, guitarist Lee Ritenour became a founding member, but when he departed in 1998, Chuck Loeb replaced him, solidifying the lineup that has remained to this day.
Fourplay released their self-titled debut album in 1991, which quickly gained popularity and achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success. The album showcased their exceptional musicianship and featured smooth jazz hits like "Max-O-Man" and "After the Dance." This initial success set the stage for a string of highly successful albums, including "Between the Sheets," "Elixir," and "Esprit de Four," which further solidified their reputation as one of the leading contemporary jazz acts.
Over the years, Fourplay has collaborated with numerous renowned artists, including Chaka Khan, El DeBarge, Anita Baker, and Eric Clapton, among others. Their live performances are known for their captivating energy and virtuosity, captivating audiences with their intricate musical interplay and improvisation.
Fourplay's enduring popularity and success in the contemporary jazz genre can be attributed to their ability to evolve while staying true to their musical roots. Their albums often blend various genres, incorporating elements of jazz, R&B, and pop, appealing to a wide range of listeners.
Tragically, on July 31, 2017, Chuck Loeb passed away after a battle with cancer, leaving a void in the band. In 2019, guitarist and vocalist Larry Carlton joined Fourplay, bringing his own exceptional talent and adding a new chapter to the group's storied history.
With their remarkable musicianship, captivating performances, and a discography spanning over three decades, Fourplay continues to be a beloved and influential force in contemporary jazz, enchanting audiences around the world with their smooth, soulful sound.
Reflections
Fourplay Lyrics
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Time after time
I see reflections of you and me
Reflections of
The way life used to be
Reflections of
The love you took from me
Oh, I'm all alone now
No love to shield me
Trapped in a world
That's a distorted reality
Happiness you took from me
And left me all alone
With only memories
Through the mirror of my mind
Through all these tears that I'm crying
Reflects a hurt I can't control
Although you're gone
I keep holding on
To those happy times
Oh, girl when you were mine
As I peer through the windows
Of lost time
Keeping looking over my yesterdays
And all the love I gave all in vain
(All the love) All the love
That I've wasted
(All the tears) All the tears
That I've tasted
All in vain
Through the hollow of my tears
I see a dream that's lost
From the hurt baby
That you have caused
Everywhere I turn
Seems like everything I see
Reflects a hurt I can't control
In you I put
All my hope and trust
Right before my eyes
My whole world has turned to dust
Reflections of
The love you took from
Reflections of
The way life used to be
In you I put
All my hope and trust
Right before my eyes
My whole world has turned to dust
Now baby, why did you do it?
Reflections
in the song are presented as a vision that explores the past and present, while the singer is trapped in a distorted reality. The lyricist talks about the pain of a lost love and the memories that remain. The reflection he sees is himself, with no one to shield him from the hurt he feels, and he can't control it. The song opens with "Through the mirror of my mind," which suggests that he is looking into himself to reflect on the past. Whenever he looks back into the past, all he can see are traces of the love he once had, but which have now been taken away from him.
As he peers through the windows of the past, he regrets all the love and hope that he had given, but it had all been in vain. He is left with nothing but memories now that the person he thought he could trust and depend on has become a source of pain. He questions the reasons behind the break-up, asking why she had to take away the love they once had. The emotions in the song are raw, and the lyrics reflect the turmoil the singer is experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
Through the mirror of my mind
Looking back, in my thoughts and memories, I can see
Time after time
Over and over again
I see reflections of you and me
Memories of our love, as it once was
Reflections of
Images of
The way life used to be
The past, and how things used to be
The love you took from me
The love you stole from me
Oh, I'm all alone now
I'm by myself now
No love to shield me
Without love to protect me
Trapped in a world
Stuck in a reality
That's a distorted reality
That seems warped and twisted
Happiness you took from me
You took away my joy
And left me all alone
And now I'm without you
With only memories
All I have left are memories of us
Through the mirror of my mind
In my thoughts and memories
Through all these tears that I'm crying
While I'm crying so much
Reflects a hurt I can't control
Reveals the pain I can't handle
Although you're gone
Now that you're no longer with me
I keep holding on
I can't let go
To those happy times
To the memories of our happier moments
Oh, girl when you were mine
The time when you were all mine
As I peer through the windows
When I look back
Of lost time
At times lost to the past
Keeping looking over my yesterdays
Continually reviewing my past
And all the love I gave all in vain
The love I gave you that turned out to be useless
(All the love) All the love
All of the affection I had
(All the tears) All the tears
All of the tears
That I've tasted
That I've experienced
All in vain
For nothing
Through the hollow of my tears
Through my tears of emptiness
I see a dream that's lost
A lost dream
From the hurt baby
From the pain, oh baby
That you have caused
You, who caused it all
Everywhere I turn
In every direction I look
Seems like everything I see
It seems like everything I look at
Reflects a hurt I can't control
Shows me the pain I cannot deal with
In you I put
I placed all of my
All my hope and trust
Hope and trust in you
Right before my eyes
In front of me
My whole world has turned to dust
My whole world has been destroyed
Now baby, why did you do it?
Baby, why did you do this to me?
Reflections
Memories
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID BRYAN BENOIT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@barbaragrey7862
This version is amazing! Would like to see them in concert❣️
@jainorman3425
Love This Version!!!!
@Dahalistov
the chorus is magnificent, vocal arrangement is great
@ralphlipson7350
Perfect in all aspects
@flp1491955
Música boa é bom ouvir, faz bem para a alma!
@emilybailey2468
So appropriate to the current world situation. Such a soulful rendition. Mmmm…❤️
@davidcollymore8891
Other than the original, this is the best version I've heard.
@eddyg2745
Dare I say it? Better than the original...
@panukornrojanasomsith3304
I've been searching this song for soooo looong!!!
Finally, I find this song 😁
I've heard this song when I was a kid.
@rr7firefly
A big smile on Stevie's face. I can see it.