Reflections Are Protection
La Roux畯 Lyrics
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Shine, make me a shelter
To hide this love
Makes you lose your sign
Now the search rise is on its way
And the flood lights are on my face
All the shadows that I woke up in
Are just my volatile second skin
My reflections are protections
They will keep me from destruction
My directions are distractions
When you're ready come into the light
Lines, design a pathway
Shine, cut out the dark shapes
To find, although I really tried
Only time is a lover's guide
And now the ratings fall away
And the stencils draw a face
Our outlines in the sunset
Are just a fragile silhouette
My reflections are protections
They will keep me from destruction
My directions are distractions
When you're ready come into the light
My reflections are protections
They will keep me from destruction
My directions are distractions
If you leave me, I'll go back to hide
My reflections are protections
They will keep me from destruction
My directions are distractions
When you're ready come into the light
My reflections are protections
They will keep me from destruction
My directions are distractions
If you leave me, I'll go back to hide
The lyrics to La Roux's song "Reflections Are Protections" speak to the feeling of needing someone to shield you from the harshness of the world and the fear of losing them. The opening lines, "Please, please be my light filter, Shine, make me a shelter, To hide this love, Makes you lose your sign," suggest the need for someone to filter the intense emotions and protect the vulnerability that comes with loving someone. The second line, "My reflections are protections, They will keep me from destruction," emphasizes the idea that reflecting on oneself can protect from destructive outside forces. The chorus further underscores this, with the lyrics "My reflections are protections, They will keep me from destruction, My directions are distractions, When you're ready come into the light."
Throughout the rest of the song, the lyrics touch on the idea of being lost and searching for guidance, with lines like "Only time is a lover's guide" and "Our outlines in the sunset, Are just a fragile silhouette." The repeated lines, "If you leave me, I'll go back to hide," suggest that the singer is dependent on their loved one to stay out of their own darkness and stay protected.
Overall, "Reflections Are Protections" is a song about emotional vulnerability and the need for protection from outside forces. The lyrics suggest that reflecting on oneself can provide a kind of shield against the world, but ultimately the love and protection of another person is necessary to stay out of the depths of despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Please, please be my light filter
I need you to be the filter that helps me see clearly and find my way
Shine, make me a shelter
Please, provide me with a safe place where I feel protected and cared for
To hide this love
I need to keep my love hidden in order to protect myself from pain or rejection
Makes you lose your sign
This love is so overwhelming, it's hard to focus on anything else
Now the search rise is on its way
I'm searching for something or someone, and the feeling is getting stronger
And the flood lights are on my face
My search is intense and all-consuming, and it's hard to escape the attention it brings
All the shadows that I woke up in
I've been lost and confused for a long time, living in a world of darkness
Are just my volatile second skin
I've grown accustomed to this way of life, and it feels like a part of me even though it's not healthy
My reflections are protections
The thoughts and memories that I reflect on protect me from further harm
They will keep me from destruction
By reflecting on my experiences, I can avoid making the same mistakes and suffering the same pain
My directions are distractions
I need to stay focused on my goals and my path, otherwise I'll get sidetracked by other things
When you're ready come into the light
I want you to know that I'm ready to share my love with you, but only when you're ready to see it
Lines, design a pathway
I'm trying to create a clear and direct path towards my goals and aspirations
Shine, cut out the dark shapes
I need you to help me see clearly by removing anything that's clouding my vision
To find, although I really tried
I've been searching for a long time, and I'm still struggling to find what I'm looking for
Only time is a lover's guide
I can't force things to happen, I need to let time and patience guide me towards the right path
And now the ratings fall away
My fears and insecurities are starting to fade, and I'm becoming more confident in myself
And the stencils draw a face
I'm starting to see a clear picture of what I want and who I want to be with
Our outlines in the sunset
As the day comes to a close, I can see the outline of my future more clearly
Are just a fragile silhouette
But there's still a long way to go, and the image of my future is still fragile and uncertain
If you leave me, I'll go back to hide
Without your support and love, I'll retreat back into the darkness and hide from the world
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Written by: BEN LANGMAID, ELLY JACKSON
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