Reflection
Popgrind Lyrics
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You may think you see who I really am
But you'll never know me
Every day
It's as if I play a part
Now I see
If I wear a mask
I can fool the world
Who is that girl I see
Staring straight back at me?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
I am now
In a world where I have to hide my heart
And what I believe in
But somehow
I will show the world
What's inside my heart
And be loved for who I am
Who is that girl I see
Staring straight back at me?
Why is my reflection someone I don't know?
Must I pretend that I'm
Someone else for all time?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
There's a heart that must be free to fly
That burns with a need to know the reason why
Why must we all conceal
What we think
How we feel
Must there be a secret me
I'm forced to hide?
I won't pretend that I'm
Someone else
For all time
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
The lyrics to Popgrind's song "Reflection" speak to the struggle of finding and expressing one's true self, especially in a world that doesn't always understand or accept it. The song portrays the experience of someone who feels she has to put on a mask and play a part in her daily life, but longs to be able to show her true self and be loved for who she really is. She questions who she sees in the mirror and why her reflection doesn't seem to match the person she knows she is inside. She expresses the desire to break free from the constraints and expectations of society and live authentically.
The lyrics are powerful and relatable, and the emotions conveyed in the song are palpable. The message is one of self-discovery, acceptance, and empowerment. It encourages listeners to embrace who they are, even if it means going against the norm or facing criticism. The song is a call to action for anyone who has ever felt like they couldn't be their true selves, urging them to take off their masks and let their true selves shine through.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me
Pay attention to me, observe me
You may think you see who I really am
You might presume to know my true self
But you'll never know me
But realistically, you cannot truly understand me
Every day
On a daily basis
It's as if I play a part
It feels like I'm acting
Now I see
Currently, I understand
If I wear a mask
If I put up a façade
I can fool the world
I can deceive people
But I cannot fool my heart
But I cannot trick my own emotions and feelings
Who is that girl I see
Who is that girl I am observing
Staring straight back at me?
Looking at me directly
When will my reflection show
When will my reflection portray
Who I am inside?
My true self, my inner emotions
I am now
At this moment in time, I exist
In a world where I have to hide my heart
I live in a society where I must conceal my feelings
And what I believe in
And my values and ideals
But somehow
However, I still believe
I will show the world
I will express to the world
What's inside my heart
What I genuinely feel
And be loved for who I am
And accepted for my true self
Why is my reflection someone I don't know?
Why does my reflection not reflect my true self
Must I pretend that I'm someone else for all time?
Do I have to be fictitious for the rest of my life
There's a heart that must be free to fly
My heart needs to be unrestrained and independent
That burns with a need to know the reason why
That is desirous of understanding the motive behind this
Why must we all conceal
Why should we all hide
What we think
Our thoughts
How we feel
Our emotions
Must there be a secret me
Is it inevitable to have a hidden version of myself
I'm forced to hide?
That I am compelled to keep hidden
I won't pretend that I'm someone else
I refuse to assume a false identity
When will my reflection show
When will my reflection represent
Who I am inside?
My true self, my hidden personality
When will my reflection show
When will my reflection illustrate
Who I am inside?
My real self, my core emotions, the person I truly am
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