Reflection
Oh Flamingo! Lyrics
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i've been told
of all the thoughts that they have about you
i stare at the sun
to your direction
to your direction
how can i be the one
in your reflections, now?
in time i will debunk those lies
as i spend all my time around you
i stare at the sun
to your direction
to your direction
how can i be the one
in your reflections
in your reflections, now?
i stare at the sun
to your direction
to your direction
how can i be the one
in your reflections
in your reflections, now?
i stare at the sun
to your direction
to your direction
how can i be the one
in your reflections
in your reflections, now?
The lyrics to Oh Flamingo!'s song Reflections convey a sense of longing and desire for someone who may be misunderstood or criticized by others. The repetition of "I know, I know, I've been told" suggests that the singer is aware of the negative opinions that others hold about the person they are addressing. However, the singer is not deterred by these opinions and instead focuses on their own feelings towards this person.
The line "I stare at the sun to your direction" may be interpreted as the singer's attempt to look past the criticism and focus on the person's positive qualities. By staring at the sun, which is often associated with warmth and light, the singer is trying to find a way to see the person in a positive light. The repetition of "to your direction" emphasizes the singer's singular focus on this person.
The chorus, "How can I be the one in your reflections?" suggests that the singer is hoping to be seen in a positive light by the person they are addressing. By being reflected positively in their eyes, the singer may feel as though their own worth is validated. In the final repetition of the chorus, the use of "now" reinforces the idea that the singer is hoping for an immediate change in the person's perceptions of them.
Overall, Reflections conveys a sense of longing and desire to be seen positively by someone who is often misunderstood or criticized by others.
Line by Line Meaning
i know, i know
I am aware.
i've been told
Others have expressed their opinions to me.
of all the thoughts that they have about you
I have heard what others think of you.
i stare at the sun
I gaze intently at the sun.
to your direction
In your direction.
how can i be the one
I wonder how I can be the one.
in your reflections
To be reflected in your thoughts.
in your reflections, now?
Right now, am I reflected in your thoughts?
in time i will debunk those lies
Over time, I will disprove the falsehoods being spread.
as i spend all my time around you
By being around you frequently.
i stare at the sun
I gaze intently at the sun.
to your direction
In your direction.
how can i be the one
I wonder how I can be the one.
in your reflections
To be reflected in your thoughts.
in your reflections, now?
Right now, am I reflected in your thoughts?
i stare at the sun
I gaze intently at the sun.
to your direction
In your direction.
how can i be the one
I wonder how I can be the one.
in your reflections
To be reflected in your thoughts.
in your reflections, now?
Right now, am I reflected in your thoughts?
i stare at the sun
I gaze intently at the sun.
to your direction
In your direction.
how can i be the one
I wonder how I can be the one.
in your reflections
To be reflected in your thoughts.
in your reflections, now?
Right now, am I reflected in your thoughts?
Contributed by Colin H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.