Reflection
Matthew Wilder Lyrics


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VARIOUS MATTHEW WILDER, DAVID ZIPPEL / REFLECTION LYRICS
Look at me
I will never pass for a perfect bride
Or a perfect daughter
Can it be
I'm not meant to play this part?
Now I see
That if I were truly to be myself
I would break my fam'ly's heart

Who is that girl I see
Staring straight
Back at me?
Why is my reflection someone
I don't know?
Somehow I cannot hide
Who I am
Though I've tried
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?





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Overall Meaning

The song "Reflection" by Matthew Wilder is a powerful ballad that speaks to the universal experience of struggling with one's identity and the expectations placed upon us by our families and society. The song's narrator, a young woman, laments that she will never be the perfect bride or daughter, and wonders if she is meant to play the part that has been assigned to her. As the song progresses, she realizes that the only way to truly be herself is to break away from the expectations that are weighing her down, even if that means disappointing her family.


The line "Who is that girl I see, staring straight back at me?" speaks to the feeling of being disconnected from oneself and not recognizing the person in the mirror. The singer feels like she is putting on a performance for the world, and that her true self is buried beneath layers of societal expectations and familial obligations. She longs for the day when her reflection will show who she truly is inside, and when she can live freely and authentically.


Overall, "Reflection" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt like they are living a life that doesn't quite fit them. It encourages listeners to embrace their true selves, even if that means going against the expectations of those around them.


Line by Line Meaning

Look at me
Directing attention towards the singer, signaling the importance of the message that will be conveyed


I will never pass for a perfect bride
Acknowledging the singer's flaws and imperfections, particularly in the context of societal expectations of women


Or a perfect daughter
Further outlining the singer's awareness of her lack of conformity with cultural norms and standards


Can it be / I'm not meant to play this part?
Questioning the assumed roles and expectations placed on the singer based on her gender and family background


Now I see / That if I were truly to be myself / I would break my fam'ly's heart
Recognizing the potential consequences of challenging the status quo and going against traditional expectations set by the singer's family and culture


Who is that girl I see / Staring straight / Back at me?
Reflecting on the singer's sense of self and identity, and questioning how it aligns with societal expectations


Why is my reflection someone / I don't know?
Expressing confusion and discomfort with the identity being reflected back by society and culture, particularly in regards to gender roles


Somehow I cannot hide / Who I am / Though I've tried
Acknowledging the difficulty and struggle of trying to conceal or change one's true identity to fit societal expectations


When will my reflection show / Who I am inside?
Posing a poignant question about the journey of self-discovery and acceptance, and the desire to be seen and valued for one's true self


When will my reflection show / Who I am inside?
Repeating the question for emphasis and impact, underscoring the importance and urgency of this personal quest for the singer




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