Reflection
Liv Dawson is a young singer songwriter from London England. At just 14 yea… Read Full Bio ↴Liv Dawson is a young singer songwriter from London England. At just 14 years old Liv Liv is one of the UKs most promising up and coming artists.

Reflection
Liv Dawson Lyrics


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How'd we get here?
And how do I get away?
I feel so helpless
And I can't do this again
You promised this time, darling
That it wouldn't be the same
So how'd we get here?
And how do we make a change?

The more I run, the harder I fall
I'm so tired and sick of it all
Sometimes wish that I could just disappear, ooh
I don't know if I love you again
But I don't wanna have to pretend
I'll spend my life guided by my fear

Now we're face to face, I'm standing right here
So why don't you tell me what you need me to hear?
'Cause I can't run away, I have nowhere to hide
So tell me the secrets that you hold deep inside

You are only my reflection
You are only my reflection
You are only my reflection
You are only my reflection

Are you distracted?
I don't feel like you're here
I see you talking
Why is the truth so hard to hear?

The more I run, the harder I fall
I'm so tired and sick of it all
Sometimes wish that I could just disappear, ooh
I don't know if I love you again
But I don't wanna have to pretend
I'll spend my life guided by my fear

Now we're face to face, I'm standing right here
So why don't you tell me what you need me to hear?
'Cause I can't run away, I have nowhere to hide
So tell me the secrets that you hold deep inside

You are only my reflection
You are only my reflection




You are only my reflection
You are only my reflection

Overall Meaning

Liv Dawson's song "Reflection" explores the familiar feeling of being stuck in a cycle of unfulfilling relationships. In the opening lines, Dawson reflects on the confusion and helplessness of finding oneself in the same situation over and over again. The repetition of the question "How'd we get here?" highlights this frustration and the desperate desire to escape the cycle. Dawson's use of the word "darling" in the second line suggests that this is a repeated cycle with the same person, emphasizing the difficulty of breaking free from unhealthy patterns in relationships.


As the song progresses, the chorus becomes a contemplation of the struggle between running away from a relationship and facing it head-on. The repeated line "I don't know if I love you again, but I don't wanna have to pretend" speaks to the complexity of these emotions, and the fear of being honest about them. Dawson acknowledges her own self-doubt and hesitation by singing "I'll spend my life guided by my fear," which adds a sad and resigned dimension to the lyrics. However, the bridge of the song provides a glimmer of hope, as Dawson asserts that even though she has nowhere to run and hide from her problems, she is willing to listen to the other person's perspective and potentially create change in the relationship.


Overall, "Reflection" is a poignant exploration of the complexities of relationships and the fear and uncertainty that often accompany them. It is a relatable theme that resonates with many listeners, making the song a powerful and emotive piece of music.


Line by Line Meaning

How'd we get here?
The singer is questioning how they ended up in this current situation.


And how do I get away?
The singer is feeling trapped and seeking a way out.


I feel so helpless
The singer is overwhelmed and powerless.


And I can't do this again
The artist is referencing a past negative experience with a similar situation.


You promised this time, darling
The artist is addressing someone who made a promise to them.


That it wouldn't be the same
The promise was to avoid repeating a negative situation.


So how'd we get here?
The singer is questioning again how they ended up in this current situation.


And how do we make a change?
The artist is wanting to address and fix the current problem.


The more I run, the harder I fall
The artist is stating that avoidance only leads to worse consequences.


I'm so tired and sick of it all
The artist is emotionally exhausted from dealing with the situation.


Sometimes wish that I could just disappear, ooh
The singer is experiencing a desire to escape the situation.


I don't know if I love you again
The artist is unsure about their feelings towards someone.


But I don't wanna have to pretend
The singer doesn't want to fake their emotions for someone else.


I'll spend my life guided by my fear
The singer is letting fear control their actions and decisions.


Now we're face to face, I'm standing right here
The singer is now confronting someone about the issue.


So why don't you tell me what you need me to hear?
The artist is asking the other person to communicate honestly.


'Cause I can't run away, I have nowhere to hide
The artist is admitting that they cannot avoid the issue any longer.


So tell me the secrets that you hold deep inside
The singer is wanting the other person to be vulnerable and honest.


You are only my reflection
The singer views the other person's actions as a reflection of themselves.


You are only my reflection
This line is repeated to emphasize the importance of the other person's actions to the artist.


You are only my reflection
The artist is again emphasizing the impact of the other person's actions on them.


You are only my reflection
The artist is affirming that the other person's actions do not define them entirely.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: OLIVIA DAWSON, JAMES JOHN NAPIER, LEVI LENNOX

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Agathe Plez

[Verse 1]
How'd we get here?
And how do I get away?
I feel so helpless
And I can't do this again
You promised this time, darling
That it wouldn't be the same
So how'd we get here?
And how do we make a change?

[Pre-Chorus]
The more I run, the harder I fall
I'm so tired and sick of it all
Sometimes wish that I could just disappear
Ooh ah ah
I don't know if I love you again
But I don't wanna have to pretend
I'll spend my life guided by my fear

[Chorus]
Now we're face to face, I'm standing right here
So why don't you tell me what you need me to hear?
Cause I can't run away, I have nowhere to hide
So tell me the secrets that you hold deep inside

[Post-Chorus]
You are only my reflection
You are only my reflection
You are only my reflection
You are only my reflection
PUBLICITÉ


[Verse 2]
Are you distracted?
I don't feel like you're here
I see you talking
Why is the truth so hard to hear?

[Pre-Chorus]
The more I run, the harder I fall
I'm so tired and sick of it all
Sometimes wish that I could just disappear
Ooh ah ah
I don't know if I love you again
But I don't wanna have to pretend
I'll spend my life guided by my fear

[Chorus]
Now we're face to face, I'm standing right here
So why don't you tell me what you need me to hear?
Cause I can't run away, I have nowhere to hide
So tell me the secrets that you hold deep inside

[Post-Chorus]
You are only my reflection
You are only my reflection
You are only my reflection
You are only my reflection



All comments from YouTube:

keni318

Спасибо "Голосу. Дети", что познакомила с таким чудесным голосом такой симпатичной девушки. Удачи ей!!!

Jasmine Heasman

Still listening to this years later still a tune 🥰

Agathe Plez

[Verse 1]
How'd we get here?
And how do I get away?
I feel so helpless
And I can't do this again
You promised this time, darling
That it wouldn't be the same
So how'd we get here?
And how do we make a change?

[Pre-Chorus]
The more I run, the harder I fall
I'm so tired and sick of it all
Sometimes wish that I could just disappear
Ooh ah ah
I don't know if I love you again
But I don't wanna have to pretend
I'll spend my life guided by my fear

[Chorus]
Now we're face to face, I'm standing right here
So why don't you tell me what you need me to hear?
Cause I can't run away, I have nowhere to hide
So tell me the secrets that you hold deep inside

[Post-Chorus]
You are only my reflection
You are only my reflection
You are only my reflection
You are only my reflection
PUBLICITÉ


[Verse 2]
Are you distracted?
I don't feel like you're here
I see you talking
Why is the truth so hard to hear?

[Pre-Chorus]
The more I run, the harder I fall
I'm so tired and sick of it all
Sometimes wish that I could just disappear
Ooh ah ah
I don't know if I love you again
But I don't wanna have to pretend
I'll spend my life guided by my fear

[Chorus]
Now we're face to face, I'm standing right here
So why don't you tell me what you need me to hear?
Cause I can't run away, I have nowhere to hide
So tell me the secrets that you hold deep inside

[Post-Chorus]
You are only my reflection
You are only my reflection
You are only my reflection
You are only my reflection

Let's start

Amazing voice

Emily Berg

yep

Stephanie

I ran into this song on auto play and I am truly in love with your music and meaningful lyrics! You are amazing! Songs on repeat.

charmainegee

You are my spirit animal. So in love with your music!

InfernalPenguin

You inspire me. People tell me everyday I can't sing but you inspire me to keep singing anyway

Hamood Khan

So love this song. Wish Liv could make another number like this.

abby !!

She deserves so many more subscribers and fans, so underrated

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