Growing up outside of Washington, DC in the 90s, he studied the rhymes of lyrical giants that inspired him such as Eminem. Although he obtained a criminology degree, he chose to pursue his true passion: hip-hop. His stage name is derived from the word “lucid,” which is the idea of lucid dreaming. His actual name is not known.
Lucidious is one of the most successful rappers from Virginia. Since his debut, he has garnered over 150 million streams across multiple platforms with hundreds of thousands of followers worldwide. His fans, known as Lucidians, are all connected to his music on a personal level, and his raps generally reflect themes like trauma, pain, growth, and hope.
He currently resides in Los Angeles, California along with his own independent label, Lucidious Music.
Reflections
Lucidious Lyrics
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all of these songs that we create
can't even scratch the surface
the reason that we write
why we feel
why we create these verses
sometimes i don't even know
why i'm writing
and now i'm frightened
sometimes i pray to God
sometimes i say i hate Him
shit everyday i feel i'm living in an ultimatum
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The song Reflections by Lucidious speaks about the power of music to go beneath the surface of daily life and tap into deeper emotions. The lyrics express the complexity of creating music as an artist and the feelings of both inspiration and fear that come with it. The artist acknowledges that sometimes they don't even understand why they write, but they know it is an essential part of their being. The themes of good and evil are explored in the song, with the artist admitting to feeling something in between. This line indicates that the artist is experiencing a struggle, perhaps with their own morality or inner conflicts, that they are processing through their music.
The last line, "shit everyday i feel i'm living in an ultimatum" suggests that the artist feels constrained by life's decisions and that each day there are important choices to make. The ultimatum could be related to the struggle between good and evil mentioned earlier, or it could symbolize the pressure the artist feels to succeed, to make a living and to pursue their passion. The song reflects on the emotional complexity of being an artist and the need to express oneself through creative means to make sense of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
yeah
The singer is acknowledging the situation and agreeing with it.
all of these songs that we create
The singer is referring to the songs created by himself and other artists.
can't even scratch the surface
The singer feels like their songs fail to fully address the depth of their emotions and experiences.
the reason that we write
The artist is questioning the motivation behind their writing.
why we feel
The artist is expressing curiosity about the source of their own feelings.
why we create these verses
The singer is questioning the purpose of their own artistic expression.
sometimes i don't even know
The singer admits to being unsure about their own emotions and motivations.
why i'm writing
The artist questions their own reasons for writing music.
i'm feeling something between good and evil
The artist is experiencing conflicted emotions and is unable to define them clearly.
and now i'm frightened
The artist is expressing fear or anxiety about the uncertain nature of their emotions and motivations.
sometimes i pray to God
The singer sometimes seeks guidance or comfort from a higher power.
sometimes i say i hate Him
The artist also experiences feelings of anger or frustration towards God or their perceived lack of guidance.
shit everyday i feel i'm living in an ultimatum
The singer feels like they are constantly faced with difficult choices that will have major consequences for their life and future.
Contributed by Adalyn N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shreypatel318
"Reflections"
Yeah, all of these songs that we create can't even scratch the surface
The reasons why we feel what we do why we write these verses
To be honest sometimes I don't even know why I'm writin'
I feel I'm torn between good and evil and I am frightened
Sometimes I pray to god, sometimes I say I hate him
Shit everyday I feel I'm living in an ultimatum
Been a couple years since I been to a church on a Sunday
And I keep on saying that I'ma figure it all out one day
But I know that I'm lying, and I know that I have sinned
And I know that I have pushed away every one of my friends
And I know that I have rage, I release it with this pen
I make a song and pretend that everything all makes sense, ha
People tell me they feel it
But part me just doesn't
I ask myself would I write this shit if nobody loved it
Well I don't have the answer
And even if I did
I'd still run my mind in circles and say it all again
I'm walking through the life that I been given and I'm hoping that I make it alright
Lookin' in the mirror tryin' to find the man I am nobody is in sight
I'm taking the only road that I know and I'm just hoping it'll all be alright
And when I fade away I just hope that you understand everything is alright
So, I find it funny I can write a problem 20 times
In a different way with a different word and say a different rhyme
But I keep on fighting this pain that I'm feeling deep inside
Pissed that I wasted my time and I'm pissed that I lost my mind
But every night that I try to sleep it seems I cannot find
A minute of peace but when I decease will they believe I tried
I need a relief but turn on the TV cannot believe my eyes and
What do we see they make us believe all of the deceiving lies
This was not the way that you were raised
Disrespectful and misbehaving
Why are you leaving I don't understand
Fankly I really don't give a damn
Father, you raised me well but I am my own man
I make my own mistakes, I'm doing what I can
People tell me they feel it
But part me just doesn't
I ask myself would I write this shit if nobody loved it
Well I don't have the answer
But even if I did
I'd still run my mind in circles and say it all again
I'm walking through the life that I been given and I'm hoping that I make it alright
Lookin' in the mirror tryin' to find the man I am nobody is in sight
I'm taking the only road that I know and I'm just hoping it'll all be alright
And when I fade away I just hope that you understand everything is alright
And at the end of the day we all make a sacrifice
We have to make a decision we gotta roll the dice
Man I hope I rolled it right, but I know if I rolled it wrong
My friends and family will be there the day that I get home
And when I'm all alone, you can find me writing these
Raps that I put together fighting my uncertainty
But certainly I cannot serve everyone perfectly
To those who have not heard of me I hope I earn your courtesy
Trust me I know its tough, at times we all get down
I felt this way for years, I just record it now
Ain't for the fame I'm doing this to make my family proud
And the love I feel when I'm on a stage and they are screaming loud
So when you're the feeling struggle and you're feeling the pain
You gotta know you're not the only one feeling this way
Follow me by my voice, won't you just take my hand
We'll make it through together one day we will understand
I'm walking through the life that I been given and I'm hoping that I make it alright
Lookin' in the mirror tryin' to find the man I am nobody is in sight
I'm taking the only road that I know and I'm just hoping it'll all be alright
And when I fade away I just hope that you understand everything is alright
@alyssacoulter4361
Thank u so much for ur music.
Music and rap is all (I believe) that kept me going through all the hard times,
Chucked our onto the street's by my mum,
My dad didn t want me Becoz he had a new wife with a new family and I would just destroy there new life (it seemed)
I was on the streets for yrs from age of 13 till almost 16 before docs came and took me ,
Mum had told them again and again when I was young, all this stuff and they did nothing
I thought it was all my fuilt.
I thought I did everything wrong, I wasn't born right or something,
Long story kind of short,
Music was there for me,
A relise from the real world,
Helped take my sadness and anger away on something that wouldn't destroy me.
Music was and still is all I had and have.
Music was all that was there for me when no one els was.....
It stopped me from doing alot of stuff,
So I just want to say thank u,
U help me every day and I would like to say thank u,
Music is my life,
Ur words are my life xoxoxox
I know you might not read this but I still had to say it......
If writen music ever since I could write,
I use to rap my songs on the side walk when I was homeless..
Music really did save my life,
Keep going even just for the ppl that need to know there not alone in what there feeling a
@MichaelMcRitchie
I came upon your song "reflections" by accident. I was listening to The Brink of Midnight Podcast #38. It is a podcast that interviews high performers and discusses major challenges in life that spark future successes...turnarounds. So anyway it was nearing the end of the interview with comedian Theo Von. Normally I'd end it there. But for whatever reason I continued listening.
Then Reflections came on. I was entranced. It was like it grabbed at my heart. Like it he knew my past. My struggles. The frustrations and pain that life throws in your way.
I listened...and listened...and teared up (yes I cried). I'm a 51 year old man and still this song connected with me.
I don't normally listen to rap. But this hit me like Eminem's 8 Mile. It connected at a deep level like Ted Nugent's Stranglehold or Metallica's Master of Puppets.
And when it was over I listened to it again...and again. I ended up playing it five or six times today. Including for my 13 year old son after he lost the finals of his flag football game today and was a little down. And I played it for my 10 year old daughter who is just starting to sing (sang Imagine Dragons song). Everyone liked it.
So I want to thank you. You really hit a chord. Awesome song. I can tell you put a lot of your life in it.
Mike
@lucidiousmusic
Thank you for the love and support! I appreciate all of you. Follow @LucidiousMusic for latest updates on music & more. The 'Reflections' album is available on iTunes here: https://itun.es/us/VS-0_ - #teamlucidious
@user-rq7hq8sc7g
I love you
@LegitZero
Your a lyrical genious man, especially face the truth 👍
@mohanjoseph4831
Lucidious Music why aren't u famous
@FindGodPLZ
you are good, man. don't take it wrong but I think a little more emotions can make your songs better like Eminem Tupac or angry Christian rapper NF.
@FindGodPLZ
all I meant was always make yourself sound better than the beat
@MrBjornshauge
Just heard this and i speak from my heart when i say that this needs to be heard by more. You are singing about somthing important and this is better than all the mainstream music released on a daily basis. Keep up the good work.
@bryce7488
Imagine Logic, Lucidious, and Witt Lowry all in one song
@SparkStaBurn
+Bryce Goodenough OMG THAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN!!
@carlosmahuiztl1388
Bryce Goodenough or Eminem