Dawson became well known as a member of The Moldy Peaches. Since the Moldy Peaches took a break from performing and recording in 2004, Dawson has released a string of lo-fi homemade albums, and toured widely in North America and Europe.
In 2005 the Pharmacy and Matty Pop Chart performed as her backing band on a U.S. tour. In 2006 she collaborated with a number of friends to make a group, Antsy Pants, that recorded and released an album on Plan It X Records.
Dawson's songs are featured in the films The Guatemalan Handshake and Glue, both of which were shown at the Olympia Film Festival in November 2007. There is also some of her music in the cult movie Juno, which is the fastest selling film soundtrack since Saturday Night Fever.
Kimya's "kid's album" Alphabutt was released in 2007, and recording for her new album "Thunder Thighs" is wrapping up as of Fall 2010. The mean time she has spent writing and touring, as well as spending time with her family and singing with the Olympia Free Choir.
Reflections
Kimya Dawson Lyrics
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Do you like what you see?
If you like what you see
You′re the person you should be
'Cause your reflection reflects in everything you do
And everything you do, reflects on you
When you wake up each day
Do you like how you feel?
You′ve got nothing to conceal
'Cause your reflection reflects in everything you do
And everything you do, reflects on you
Doing something for someone else
Isn't really for someone else
It does twice as much for you
As something you do just for yourself
When you lie down to sleep
Do you like all your dreams
If you like all your dreams
Life′s as happy as it seems
′Cause your reflection reflects in everything you do
And everything you do, reflects on you
In the song "Reflections" by Kimya Dawson, the lyrics encourage self-reflection and introspection to assess one's own self-worth. The lyrics ask the listener to look at themselves and love what they see, asserting that if one is happy with themselves, then they are the person they should be. The song emphasizes the importance of how we see ourselves, as our reflection is reflected in everything we do and everything we do reflects on us. The song suggests that we should wake up feeling good about ourselves and have nothing to conceal, as it is reflected in our actions throughout the day.
The meaning of the lyrics also suggest that doing things for others is not just to make them happy, but it has an equal or greater impact on us. The song implies that our behavior towards others and how we treat them are reflected in our own reflection. It is also suggested that if one is happy with their dreams, then life itself becomes happier.
Overall, the song's message is that we should be content with ourselves and our actions in life, as they are reflected in who we are. The song encourages introspection and self-reflection and encourages us to consider the impact we have on others, as this too is reflected in everything we do.
Line by Line Meaning
When you look at yourself
When you examine yourself and your actions
Do you like what you see?
Do you approve of yourself and your choices?
If you like what you see
You′re the person you should be
If you approve of yourself, you are living up to your own potential
'Cause your reflection reflects in everything you do
And everything you do, reflects on you
Your actions and decisions ultimately define who you are
When you wake up each day
Do you like how you feel?
Are you satisfied with the way you approach each new day?
If you like how you feel
You′ve got nothing to conceal
When you feel good, you should be true to yourself
'Cause your reflection reflects in everything you do
And everything you do, reflects on you
Your actions and decisions ultimately define who you are
Doing something for someone else
Isn't really for someone else
Helping others also benefits oneself
It does twice as much for you
As something you do just for yourself
Acts of kindness towards others are twice as rewarding as selfish acts
When you lie down to sleep
Do you like all your dreams
Do your dreams reflect your true self and desires?
If you like all your dreams
Life′s as happy as it seems
When you are true to yourself, you will find happiness
'Cause your reflection reflects in everything you do
And everything you do, reflects on you
Your actions and decisions ultimately define who you are
Writer(s): Hal David, Burt F Bacharach
Contributed by Makayla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.