Butterfly Effect
Reflections Lyrics


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How could I have stole your spirit
You don't even have a soul
Lost in an empty vessel
Claiming connection with self
But your being is artificial
How does it feel to be so hollow
Tounge tied by the language of lies
Drop the God complex
You are no better than the rest of us
Come back to the fucking slums
Something so small can spiral out of control
Before you even notice
It becomes your whole world
What am I to do
I've lost my path
I never thought to
Fear the after math




Come back to the bottom
You forgot where you've come from

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Butterfly Effect by Reflections contain a message about the danger of losing oneself in artificiality and egotism. The song describes a person who has become disconnected from their true self, claiming a connection to something that is not genuine. The singer asks the person how it feels to be so hollow, calling out their God complex and telling them they are no better than anyone else.


As the song continues, it speaks of the butterfly effect, where something small can spiral out of control before we even realize it, becoming our whole world. The singer is lost, having lost their path and never considering the aftermath of their actions. The song ends with a plea to the person to come back to the bottom, reminding them of where they have come from.


Overall, the lyrics are a commentary on the dangers of losing oneself in artificiality and ego, and the importance of staying connected to one's true self and roots.


Line by Line Meaning

How could I have stole your spirit
I did not intentionally take away your spirit or energy.


You don't even have a soul
You lack passion or a strong sense of self.


Lost in an empty vessel
You feel lost and disconnected from yourself.


Claiming connection with self
You claim to have a strong understanding of yourself, but it is not true.


But your being is artificial
Your persona is not genuine or authentic.


How does it feel to be so hollow
What is it like to lack depth or substance?


Tongue tied by the language of lies
You are unable to speak truthfully due to deception or manipulation.


Drop the God complex
Stop believing you are superior to others and act with humility.


You are no better than the rest of us
You are equal to everyone else and should not consider yourself superior.


Come back to the fucking slums
Return to your roots or where you came from.


Something so small can spiral out of control
A small event can have a large or unexpected impact.


Before you even notice
The situation can escalate quickly and catch you off guard.


It becomes your whole world
The situation can consume you completely and take over your life.


What am I to do
I am unsure how to proceed.


I've lost my path
I am directionless and unsure of my purpose.


I never thought to
I did not consider or anticipate the possibility.


Fear the after math
Be aware of the consequences or aftermath of a situation.


Come back to the bottom
Return to a humble or modest state.


You forgot where you've come from
You have lost touch with your humble beginnings.




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