Reflections
Mystik Journeymen feat. Aceyalone Lyrics
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(Aceyalone):
Reflections
Think about the present and the past times
Reflect on your life and the bad times
Think about the crazy and the strange shit
Then dig within inside and try to change shit
Reflect your mind
Reflect through time
(PSC):
My relation to these words spoken over beats leaps to and fro
All around, bound the energy in miles
Piles up towards the sky
High quantity of thoughts
Reflect the truth, sold another brother on the watch
On the clock of life, the mirror view
The clearest of reflection
Inspection of the lie that lies deep behind the stressin'
And it's pressing me like time
Rhymes is just illusions
A world in confusion
A dream of revolution
These reflections like mine in the puddle of life
Skip rocks, waves making ripple effects
Situations etched, lessons in stone tablets
For the reference to the habit
Forming addictions to the memories of past shit
I let go, it comes back
Boomerang behavior runs common in the obstacles
I wanna shake my coat tails
They follow on the missions of my failure
Bring me down, crush me
Reflections can be beautiful, but most the time they rush me
(Aceyalone):
And in an instance you see the mirror image looking at you
Looks just like you, got you eyes, and you whole disguise
Reflections, he seen his image in the lake
Reflected on the grass roots which harbors all the snakes
Otherwise known as a snake pit
Remember the python on you ankle and all that fake shit?
Remember when the cake was lit, and the wind blew it out?
Before you could taste the cream, they sliced it up and threw it out
I recollect, I think back in retrospect
I reflect and connect my memories
Remember these good times and these hard times
But it's like that, and that's the way it is
And that's the way it was, but that ain't how it gottabe
Reflect your mind, it works every time
Cuz if I knew then what I knew now, I'd be doin' fine
Reflect your mind, it works every time
Cuz if you knew then what you know now, you'd be doin' fine
(BFAP):
Reflect though time...
I peep when I meet people, evil or positive
We live in the middle, lost within the riddle
On God's reflection I stand, within an intersection of life lost
Double crossed by man, we stand ignorant
False prophet, gothic, prehistoric logic mixed our minds
Reflectin' signs of anger, reflection banger, reflection slanger
Reflection bombing hangars of 747's
Strangers wanna blow this shit to heaven
Reflection war, reflectin' poor, reflectin' Cold War
Reflectin' old multiple metal jacket tactics
You might see Murs reflectin' curse
Reflectin' hurts, you's a bitch in a male skirt
If you don't work to change your world, reflectin' hurls
In life with wisdom, beyond "blaow! blaow!"
Fake headwrapped female visions
We used to be in love with Duran Duran in '95
I got a condo in the white part of town
Change your name to Shanunu Brown, used to be Mary Tibbles
Reflect your mind before you get lost in the riddle
Reflect though time, this is time, reflect though time
(Aceyalone):
We wear our reflectors when we move though your sector
Rollin' with the protector
So, we're visiable; indivisible
Face war... Mystik Journeymen
Project Blowed
Living Legends
Massmen
Fellowship
West coast
Grouch... and we out
The song Reflections by Mystik Journeymen feat. Aceyalone is about thinking about one's life, specifically the bad times and the strange and crazy things. It encourages self-reflection and trying to change for the better. The first verse by Aceyalone talks about reflecting on past and present times and how it can help us change things. The second verse by PSC talks about how our reflections can reveal the truth and show us our weaknesses and addictions to past memories. He also mentions skipping rocks and ripple effects, which symbolize how our actions can have a greater impact. The third verse by BFAP talks about how we need to reflect on ourselves and our world in order to make changes and not get lost in the riddle of life. The chorus emphasizes the importance of reflecting one's mind through time.
Overall, the song encourages introspection and self-improvement while reflecting on one's past experiences. It offers a reminder that our past shapes but does not define us, and that we have the power to change and grow.
Line by Line Meaning
Reflections
Thinking about past mistakes and reflecting on life
Think about the present and the past times
Remembering both present and past experiences
Reflect on your life and the bad times
Contemplating negative aspects of one's life
Think about the crazy and the strange shit
Pondering odd and unusual experiences
Then dig within inside and try to change shit
Looking inward for ways to improve one's life
Reflect your mind
Thinking deeply about one's thoughts and emotions
Reflect through time
Contemplating experiences and emotions from the past
My relation to these words spoken over beats leaps to and fro
Personal interpretation of the lyrics while listening to the music
All around, bound the energy in miles
Feeling surrounded by energy and emotion
Piles up towards the sky
Over time, thoughts and experiences accumulate
High quantity of thoughts
Having many thoughts, emotions, and experiences to reflect on
Reflect the truth, sold another brother on the watch
Reflecting on being truthful and honest, while watching out for others
On the clock of life, the mirror view
Life is a journey, and reflecting on it is like looking in a mirror
The clearest of reflection
Reflecting in a way that is honest and clear
Inspection of the lie that lies deep behind the stressin'
Examining the falsehoods that cause stress and anxiety
And it's pressing me like time
Stress and anxiety can feel urgent and pressing
Rhymes is just illusions
Lyrics and poetry can sometimes deceive or create false impressions
A world in confusion
The world can be overwhelming and confusing
A dream of revolution
Hoping for change and improvement in the world
These reflections like mine in the puddle of life
Reflecting on life experiences, like seeing one's reflection in a puddle
Skip rocks, waves making ripple effects
Small actions can have large consequences
Situations etched, lessons in stone tablets
Experiences teach us valuable lessons that are remembered over time
For the reference to the habit
Reflecting on past habits to avoid repeating them
Forming addictions to the memories of past shit
Holding onto the past can become addictive and unhealthy
I let go, it comes back
Moving on from the past can be difficult, and it may resurface over time
Boomerang behavior runs common in the obstacles
Negative patterns can repeat themselves if not addressed
I wanna shake my coat tails
Trying to let go of past mistakes or difficulties
They follow on the missions of my failure
Feeling like past failure is holding one back
Bring me down, crush me
Reflecting on negative influences or experiences that have had a harmful impact
Reflections can be beautiful, but most the time they rush me
Reflecting on life can be positive and beautiful, but overwhelming emotions can also arise
And in an instance you see the mirror image looking at you
Seeing oneself in a reflective state
Looks just like you, got you eyes, and you whole disguise
Reflecting on one's own image and identity
Reflections, he seen his image in the lake
Reflecting on one's own image within nature
Reflected on the grass roots which harbors all the snakes
Reflecting on the hidden dangers and negativity in life
Otherwise known as a snake pit
Referring to a dangerous, negative environment
Remember the python on you ankle and all that fake shit?
Reflecting on past dangers and false situations
Remember when the cake was lit, and the wind blew it out?
Remembering past moments of disappointment
Before you could taste the cream, they sliced it up and threw it out
Reflecting on situations where others have taken advantage or interfered negatively
I recollect, I think back in retrospect
Reflecting on past memories or experiences
I reflect and connect my memories
Reflecting on past memories in order to understand oneself better
Remember these good times and these hard times
Reflecting on both positive and negative experiences
But it's like that, and that's the way it is
Accepting reality as it is
And that's the way it was, but that ain't how it gottabe
Reflecting on past experiences and imagining a different future
Reflect your mind, it works every time
Encouraging reflection as a helpful practice
Cuz if I knew then what I knew now, I'd be doin' fine
Reflecting on past mistakes and how to avoid them in the present
Reflect though time...
Encouraging reflection on one's past experiences
I peep when I meet people, evil or positive
Being observant and reflective when meeting new people
We live in the middle, lost within the riddle
Feeling confused and uncertain in life
On God's reflection I stand, within an intersection of life lost
Finding guidance in faith while feeling lost in life
Double crossed by man, we stand ignorant
Feeling deceived by others while lacking knowledge or understanding
False prophet, gothic, prehistoric logic mixed our minds
Negative influences combined with illogical or outdated beliefs can be harmful
Reflectin' signs of anger, reflection banger, reflection slanger
Reflecting on negative emotions like anger, frustration, and violence
Reflection bombing hangars of 747's
Reflecting on violence and destruction
Strangers wanna blow this shit to heaven
Feeling threatened by those who seek destruction
Reflection war, reflectin' poor, reflectin' Cold War
Reflecting on past conflicts and negative situations
Reflectin' old multiple metal jacket tactics
Reflecting on past violent or aggressive behavior
You might see Murs reflectin' curse
Reflecting on negative emotions or past hurts
Reflectin' hurts, you's a bitch in a male skirt
Reflecting on hurtful experiences or insults
If you don't work to change your world, reflectin' hurls
If you don't work to improve your life, negative emotions and experiences will continue
In life with wisdom, beyond "blaow! blaow!"
Reflecting on life's lessons and experiences with intelligence and wisdom
Fake headwrapped female visions
Negative or false beliefs about women
We used to be in love with Duran Duran in '95
Reflecting on past trends or cultural interests
I got a condo in the white part of town
Reflecting on racial privilege and disparity
Change your name to Shanunu Brown, used to be Mary Tibbles
Reflecting on the ability to reinvent oneself and change one's identity
Reflect your mind before you get lost in the riddle
The importance of reflecting on one's thoughts and experiences before becoming overwhelmed or uncertain
We wear our reflectors when we move though your sector
Using reflection as a way of navigating unfamiliar territory
Rollin' with the protector
Being protective of oneself in new or dangerous situations
So, we're visiable; indivisible
Reflecting on individuality while acknowledging the interconnectedness of all beings
Face war... Mystik Journeymen
Project Blowed
Living Legends
Massmen
Fellowship
West coast
Grouch... and we out
Listing various groups or movements within the music industry
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RoundRobOne
This is so underrated. Aceyalone and Mystic Journeymen π status π₯ Shout to Bay Area HipHop artists πΆβπ»
Nordic Wild Soul
The most under valued talent within the history of hip hop.
Living Legends Y'all!
bxlunltd5
Yeah dude! L.A. & S.F. Bay Area have a lot underrated hip-hop artists
Qoako
The whole West Coast underground...I'm glad to have been a huge fan and collected from that era...
gerard sullivan
might qualify as my favourite ever hiphop track, tough ask but it has it all, swagger, intelligence, comedy, attitude and that sweet, sweet music, sunspot's verse's and hooks will forever make me smile
Michael Newmann
Been to many of their shows back in the day....Korey was straight energy...good times!!π―π―
Smash Adams227
2019 and still listening π₯
Sidereus Nuncius
Hell yeah!
Over There
Bumpin this in 2022. And forever.
Marlon DeLancy
Mystik Journey and Acey did damage to this one....wow!