Reflections
R.68 Lyrics
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A broken thumb
Since you asked
I haven't won
I look at you
Reflecting me
I'm seeing two
Can't recognize me
That I see don't fit
What I see in
In my dreams, no no
Picking me out
Just to tear me down
If I could, I'd take scissors to my own reflection
If I could, I'd take scissors to my own reflection
If I could, I'd take scissors to my own reflection
I pick my flaws
They sure look nice
Without your claws
Around my thighs
I cut the noose
Tied around my throat
But back I look
My reflection still revolts
The reflection
That I see don't fit
What I see in
In my dreams, no no
Picking me out
Just to tear me down
If I could, I'd take scissors to my own reflection
If I could, I'd take scissors to my own reflection
If I could, I'd take scissors to my own reflection
Open up and down the hatch
Fill your cup
No turning back
Pinch my skin
I fantasize
If I was different
Would they tantalize?
But I don't need your reflection in my mirror
My lonesome is making my thoughts clear
I'm much closer than I appear
I'm no toy and you aren't my puppeteer
Beautiful thighs
Quick witted tongue
It's in my eyes
I've finally won
If I could, I'd take scissors to my own reflection
If I could, I'd take scissors to my own reflection
The song "Reflections" by R.68 is a contemplative piece that touches on themes of self-discovery and personal growth. The opening lines suggest a feeling of familiarity but uncertainty, as the singer feels as though they have seen someone before, but they can't quite place where or when. The lyrics that follow describe a frustration with the setting of superficial window-dressing over deeper truths, and a desire to take control of one's own fate by writing their own path in life. The repeated refrain of "Destiny is overrated, so I think I'll write my own" emphasizes this desire for autonomy and self-determination.
The middle verse touches on the danger of dwelling too much on the past and failing to move forward towards a better future, comparing it to pinning paper wings on a problem and hoping it will fly away. The final verse describes reflections on a two-way mirror, where the singer sees themselves and others reflected back, highlighting the interconnectedness of our lives and experiences. The line "times running out" suggests a sense of urgency to live life authentically and make the most of our time.
Overall, "Reflections" is a reflective and introspective song that encourages listeners to take control of their own destinies and live life on their own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I’ve seen you before
I feel like I have met you previously
Another time, another face
Maybe in a different situation or appearance
Whoever opened the door
The person responsible for starting this interaction
Never had the time to waste
Not willing to spend any extra time on this interaction
To paint pictures over windows
Trying to hide the reality behind a deception
That don’t satisfy our taste
That are not good enough for us
It’s so convenient to lose the truth
It is easy to ignore the reality
When it’s laughing in your face
When it is obvious and right in front of you
Destiny is overrated
Fate is not as important as people make it out to be
So I think I’ll write my own
I will create my future based on my own decisions and actions
I don’t believe it’s complicated
I don't think it is difficult to create my own destiny
So I think I’ll stay at home
I will choose not to follow the crowd and stay true to myself
I followed the leader
I used to do what others expected me to do
Now I just follow myself
Now I make my own choices and decisions
But I can’t find, the time or place
I can't locate the specific moment or location
If we stay in the past
If we keep dwelling on our previous experiences
There’ll be no future left to waste
We will not have a chance to make anything better
Pinning paper wings on problems
Trying to solve difficult situations with flimsy solutions
Hoping that they’ll fly away
Expecting the problems to resolve themselves with no intervention
Turn our backs, ignore the truth
Choosing to not acknowledge the reality
If they can’t support the weight
If the problems become too challenging to overcome
Reflections on a two way mirror
Looking at ourselves through our experiences and relationships
Of everyone and everything
Involving all the people and things in our lives
That’s coming, and coming out
What's in store for us and affecting us
I can see myself in the static
I recognize myself in the chaos and confusion
Reflections on a two way mirror
Looking at ourselves through our experiences and relationships
Times running out, times running out
We don't have much time left before it's too late
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Written by: Brooklynn Paris
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