Reflection
George Barnett Lyrics
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Spinning out my resum of lies
And all that I am points to all that I'll be
So if I'm coming off as dick then I can't guarantee
You are my reflection
You are my reflection
You are my reflection in the sea
Called me at least five times
You're acting like the thought of explanation is a singular particular bugbear
You say you're an anomaly - apologies but I've seen that carnivorous love stare before
And it's such a rush, but your strength and pride are all but crushed and
I'm living out of my own troubled mind
Spinning out my resum of lies
And all that I am points to all that I'll be
So if I'm coming off as dick then I can't guarantee
You are my reflection
You are my reflection
You are my reflection in the sea
I'm caught like the march hare
In a snare trap, like a trap snare
I'm a complex man, like Marc Ecko is
A gecko is a reptile
And even though I'm running for and gunning for the top I'm not down with that lifestyle, at all
Cause I'm low on luck
And I'm low on cash, and love, and trust so
I'm living out of my own troubled mind
Spinning out my resum of lies
And all that I am points to all that I'll be
So if I'm coming off as dick then I can't guarantee
You are my reflection
You are my reflection
You are my reflection
You are my reflection
You are my reflection
You are my reflection
You are my reflection
In the sea
In the sea
The song "Reflection" by George Barnett seems to be about the struggles of self-reflection and identity. The first verse describes the artist’s attempt to reconcile his troubled thoughts and present himself in a positive light while acknowledging that his past actions may not reflect his true character. He acts in a way that doesn't represent who he really is and acknowledges that he is possibly coming off as a "dick," but also admits that he is uncertain of who he really is. The repeated phrase "You are my reflection" implies that the artist is ultimately seeing reflections of himself in others, including the listener.
The second verse seems to portray a conflict between the artist and another person. They are tripping up his life, and he seems annoyed by the thought of an explanation for their actions. The use of the phrase "carnivorous love stare" suggests a one-sided love that is overwhelming and consuming. The artist feels trapped, similar to a march hare in a snare trap. This verse further emphasizes the artist's anxiousness and troubled state of mind.
Overall, "Reflection" seems to explore the artist's conflicted state of mind and his efforts towards self-reflection. The song conveys a sense of internal turmoil and an attempt to reconcile who he is with who he wants to be.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm living out of my own troubled mind
I'm struggling with my own thoughts and emotions which are impacting my life.
Spinning out my resum of lies
I'm fabricating stories and not being completely truthful to others.
And all that I am points to all that I'll be
My current actions and behaviors are shaping my future self.
So if I'm coming off as dick then I can't guarantee
If I'm behaving poorly towards others, I cannot guarantee that it won't continue.
You are my reflection
You reflect back to me my own image and behavior.
You're tripping up my life
Your actions and behavior are causing chaos and difficulty in my life.
Called me at least five times
You've contacted me multiple times and it's becoming bothersome.
You're acting like the thought of explanation is a singular particular bugbear
You seem to be avoiding giving an explanation and it's something that is really bothering you.
You say you're an anomaly - apologies but I've seen that carnivorous love stare before
You're claiming to be unique, but I've seen that type of behavior before.
And it's such a rush, but your strength and pride are all but crushed and
Although your actions may give you a thrill, it's causing damage to your inner self.
I'm caught like the march hare
I feel trapped and unable to escape my situation.
In a snare trap, like a trap snare
I'm stuck like an animal caught in a trap.
I'm a complex man, like Marc Ecko is
I have many layers and complexities to my personality, similar to Marc Ecko.
A gecko is a reptile
A gecko is a type of lizard.
And even though I'm running for and gunning for the top I'm not down with that lifestyle, at all
Although I'm trying to succeed, I don't agree with the way that people behave at the top.
Cause I'm low on luck
I'm having a string of bad luck.
And I'm low on cash, and love, and trust so
I'm lacking in financial stability, romantic love, and trust from others.
You are my reflection
Once again, you are reflecting back to me my own image and behavior.
In the sea
The reflection is happening in the sea, possibly referencing the vastness and depth of the subconscious mind.
Contributed by Ava Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.