Plant has performed at several large festivals, including Reading and Leeds Festivals and Chicago's Lollapalooza festival in 2014. His debut EP, Warehouse, was released through his own label Shakedown Recordings.
Reflections
Jacob Plant Lyrics
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That girl I used to know, where did she go, maybe I chased her away (Reflections of us)
That man I used to be no longer seen, maybe he wasted away (Reflections of us)
It's only now I can see what we became (Reflections of us)
Been over it now but I still can't breathe your name (Reflections of us)
(Reflections)
Up in alms like the Can-Can
In the middle of the street and you're beeping your horn like you're Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
I'm a madman on reflection
We both made promises, couple novices
Honestly like that's stating the obvious
Sounds like I resent you, equally mad
I'm just a little less mental (Reflections of us)
That girl I used to know, where did she go, maybe I chased her away (Reflections of us)
That man I used to be no longer seen, maybe he wasted away (Reflections of us)
It's only now I can see what we became (Reflections of us)
Been over it now but I still can't breathe your name (Reflections of us)
Breathe your name
Breathe your name
Breathe your name
Yo, (reflections), we're both looking loved-up
Except I'm looking at a photo, was back in Jan down at Koko
Lovely to so-so, love's now a no-show
Still got the vids of you freaking on GoPro
Kept me going when we'd faded
I can still picture it in slow-mo, ho-ho
Now it's Dorothy and Toto, over the rainbow
Still can't breathe your name though
(Reflections of us)
(Reflections of us)
(Reflections of us)
But I still can't breathe your name
(Reflections)
Breathe your name
Breathe your name
Breathe your name
(Reflections) this never was the plan, Stan
Up in alms like the Can-Can
In the middle of the street and you're beeping your horn like you're Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
I'm a madman on reflection
We both made promises, couple novices
Honestly like that's stating the obvious
Sounds like I resent you, equally mad
I'm just a little less mental
The lyrics of Jacob Plant's "Reflections" express the singer's nostalgic and regretful feelings as he reflects on a past relationship. The song is made up of two verses and a chorus that repeats multiple times. In the first verse, the singer laments the loss of the person he used to be, and the girl he used to know whom he may have chased away. He is haunted by the memory of what they became and still struggles to say her name. The second verse features a rap interlude, where the singer reflects on the ups and downs of the relationship, the promises they made as novices, and the resentment he sometimes feels.
The chorus, which is the most memorable part of the song, emphasizes the central theme of "Reflections" by repeating the phrase "reflections of us." The singer suggests that the reflection is both a reminder of what they once had and proof of their inability to hold on to it. Despite the sorrow and pain caused by the end of the relationship, the singer still cherishes the memories and seems to hold on to the hope that he might one day be able to breathe her name without feeling so much pain.
Line by Line Meaning
That girl I used to know, where did she go, maybe I chased her away (Reflections of us)
I'm reflecting on my past relationship with a girl and questioning if my actions drove her away.
That man I used to be no longer seen, maybe he wasted away (Reflections of us)
I feel like I have lost a part of myself over time, and I wonder if I could have done things differently.
It's only now I can see what we became (Reflections of us)
As I look back on our relationship, I'm starting to understand how our actions and choices shaped our future together.
Been over it now but I still can't breathe your name (Reflections of us)
Even though some time has passed since our relationship ended, it's still hard for me to think about you without feeling emotional.
(Reflections), this never was the plan, Stan
I'm using the word 'reflections' to represent my thoughts and feelings about the past, and I'm acknowledging that things didn't go as planned.
Up in alms like the Can-Can
I'm feeling restless and uncertain, like I'm caught up in a frenzied dance.
In the middle of the street and you're beeping your horn like you're Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
I feel like a spectacle, with everyone around me making noise and drawing attention to themselves.
I'm a madman on reflection
As I reflect on my past, I feel like I'm going crazy or losing my mind.
We both made promises, couple novices
We were both inexperienced in relationships, and we made promises to each other that we couldn't keep.
Honestly like that's stating the obvious
I know that our problems were obvious, but I couldn't figure out how to fix them at the time.
Sounds like I resent you, equally mad
It might seem like I'm angry or resentful towards you, but in reality, we were both at fault and equally frustrated.
I'm just a little less mental
I'm still struggling to cope with the aftermath of our relationship, but I'm starting to feel a little bit better.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JACOB PLANT, ELIOT GLEAVE
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Jacob Plant
THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT AND LOVE! BIG UPS X
Datan1234
+Jacob Plant awesome tune, really enjoy it ;)
Greg Ibbotson
+Jacob Plant Tune.
Ellie Mulgrew
U made a tune mate wot do u expect lov the song 🤑🤑🎧🎧
Abraham Naime Martinez
awesome
Ankit Saiyan
I love this song!
Dothy Alix
To me one of the best release of this year ever. Nothing is missing, the structure, the story, c'est du lourd ! I love it ! Congratulations !
Josh Plumstead
how the hell this hasn't reached number 1 in the charts
I don't know. Absolute Banger!
IrishWristwatch
That drop blew me away. Has an epic 90s feel to it!
William Bruce
I'm an example fan and this bass is incredible. Great comeback tune