Reflection
Ginja Roe Lyrics
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Nobody's saving me
I owe my life to a franchise
And a credit card monopoly
To get me a real good job
Shed some light in the dark
CHORUS
No one even hears me and you don't even need me anymore
So how about you treat me, the way you want to be me
The way, you used to love
Your reflection, has my affection no more
I guess I could take off
Sell my Monterey from under me
You know I'll meet you there
Cause it's only you that cares for my needs
Oh and thanks for picking me up
When I got my ticket taken away from me
I sure got the green light
When the red light blew up inside of me
CHORUS
And I'm a loser,
So I'm getting use to
The streak that I am on
Somebody tell me where the hell
I go wrong
No one even hears me and you don't even need me anymore
So how about you treat me, the way you want to be me
The way, I used to love
Your reflection, has my affection
Your reflection has no respect and
Your reflection has my affection
No more
The lyrics of Ginja Roe's song "Reflection" touch upon themes of defeat, financial struggles, and the feeling of being unneeded. The opening lines, "I'm on a losing streak, Nobody's saving me," suggest a sense of hopelessness and a lack of support. This is further explored when the lyrics mention owing one's life to a franchise and a credit card monopoly. The implication is that the singer is stuck in a cycle of debt and dependence, working hard to pay it off and save up for a "real good job." However, despite these efforts, no one seems to hear or care about their struggles.
The chorus is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the loneliness that comes with feeling unneeded. The repetition of "No one even hears me and you don't even need me anymore" emphasizes the isolation the singer feels. The plea to be treated the way they want to be treated and the mention of the reflection that used to have their affection adds a layer of sadness to the song. The singer seems to miss the way they used to feel, and longs for connection and validation.
The last lines of the song, "Your reflection has no respect and your reflection has my affection, no more," suggest a final realization that the singer is better off without whoever the song is referring to. The repetition of "your reflection" implies that whoever it is was once a central figure in the singer's life. However, the realization that they have "no respect" for the singer seems to have pushed them to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on a losing streak
I am currently experiencing a series of losses or failures.
Nobody's saving me
There is nobody helping or coming to my aid in this difficult time.
I owe my life to a franchise
My whole life seems to revolve around a particular brand or company.
And a credit card monopoly
The majority of my financial transactions are conducted using a single credit card company.
Yeah I've been saving lots
I have been putting aside a significant amount of money.
To get me a real good job
I am saving money in order to secure a high-quality employment opportunity.
Shed some light in the dark
I need someone to provide guidance or support when everything seems bleak.
No one even hears me and you don't even need me anymore
I feel like nobody is listening to me, and it appears that I am of no use or importance to others.
So how about you treat me, the way you want to be me
I want to be treated respectfully and with kindness, and I would like others to treat me in that same way.
The way, you used to love
I am asking for others to treat me with the same love and care that they used to exhibit towards me.
Your reflection, has my affection no more
I no longer have any positive emotions attached to the image of the person I used to admire or look up to.
I guess I could take off
I suppose I could leave or detach myself from this situation.
Sell my Monterey from under me
I could sell my prized possession without warning or notice.
You know I'll meet you there
I will still be available to meet with others in a different location or under different circumstances.
Cause it's only you that cares for my needs
This particular person seems to be the only one who is concerned about my well-being or happiness.
Oh and thanks for picking me up
I am expressing gratitude towards someone who helped me or showed compassion during a difficult time.
When I got my ticket taken away from me
This person helped me when I received a penalty or punishment of some sort.
I sure got the green light
I received approval or permission to progress or proceed with something.
When the red light blew up inside of me
Despite feeling discouraged or disheartened, I still managed to find motivation or drive to keep going.
And I'm a loser,
I consider myself to be a failure or someone who consistently experiences setbacks.
So I'm getting use to
I am gradually becoming accustomed to my current situation.
The streak that I am on
I am becoming accustomed to experiencing failures or losses in a consecutive pattern.
Somebody tell me where the hell I go wrong
I am requesting feedback or advice on how to improve and avoid making similar mistakes in the future.
Your reflection has no respect and
The person I used to admire or look up to no longer earns my respect or admiration.
Your reflection has my affection
My former admiration or affection for this person was solely based on their outward appearance or persona.
No more
I am no longer invested in maintaining that level of affection or admiration.
Contributed by William Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.