Reflections
J.Last & R.Clauderman Lyrics

I remember
Recalling past memories and experiences

Back before The record deal And the cars And the cribs And the way That things Took off
Remembering a time before fame and wealth when life was simpler and less hectic

I was signin' At lucy's On 1-25th Just tryin' My best To get on
Describing a time in their career when they were trying to make it and get discovered at a local venue

Back when Me and puff And b.i.g. Was kids And I knew Jodeci
Reflecting on a time when they were young and starting their careers in the company of other up-and-coming artists

I was young And tough And fresh in love And it was All a dream
Recollecting a time when they were youthful, ambitious, and in the early stages of a romantic relationship

Signing a contract No guiding light Just hopin' I I can get out The projects And get my Family right 'cause they Were my life
Talking about the struggles of growing up in a low-income neighborhood and hoping to use their music career to lift themselves and their family out of poverty

In red zones In bentley's You can Catch me Tryna do me
Referring to the contrast between the rough neighborhood they came from and the luxurious lifestyle they now lead

I was jaded On the block I coulda faded On the block But I made it Off the block And I
Acknowledging the obstacles they faced but ultimately overcoming them and achieving success

I remember Back when I didn't know Which way To live I remember Back when Pain was All I had To give
Expressing feelings of uncertainty and experiencing emotional pain before finding a clear direction in life

The reflections Of my life I see the Lessons that I've learned And now I know Heartbreak don't exist When it's been Torn apart By love
Reflecting back on past experiences and personal growth, realizing that heartbreak is just a temporary setback that can be overcome with love and resilience

I used to Throw a fit I used To shed A doubt And blame it On a man But that Was mary than And this is Mary now
Admitting to past mistakes and immaturity, recognizing that personal growth and maturity have taken place

You gotta understand It's about How we Respect ourselves And the men Have no control Of our self-esteem And when We see that Then we can Let go
Advocating for the importance of self-respect, emphasizing that nobody can control our sense of self-worth and that true empowerment comes from within

Now I made Some mistakes I lost some Friends along The way But I don't Carry it 'cause it Made me A better chick
Acknowledging past mistakes and the loss of friendships but choosing to let go of negativity and see the lessons as valuable experiences for personal growth

Its my life And I know That there's More for Me to see I may not be What I'm Suppose to But I can Tell you right now I ain't what I use to be
Affirming their sense of agency and optimism that there is still more to discover and achieve in life, and acknowledging personal growth and positive change

I remember
Reiterating the theme of nostalgia and reflection