Reflection
Reveal Lyrics
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faith in god is a habit you got from
the day you were born have you
never ever wondered are you dis-
eased or don't you have an answer
are you looking for support just
close your eyes and pray just proay,
pray and you will fall in an ocean so
no answer at the bottom of the
ocean it's not a question of ending
in heaven or hell your god is a
reflection of an image no one can
fulfil a prayer that cleanses you from
your sins while you're the one who
should be cleansed
one nation without god
The lyrics to Reveal's song Reflection provide a critique of blind faith in which the singer urges listeners to question their beliefs, rather than blindly conforming to them. The opening line "your reckless thinking your blind faith in god" suggests that blind faith can lead to dangerous or risky behavior. The phrase "faith in god is a habit you got from the day you were born" speaks to the idea that religious beliefs are often inherited from one's family or culture, rather than being based on personal reflection or choice.
The lyrics then ask the listener to consider whether they are truly at peace with their beliefs: "have you never ever wondered are you diseased or don't you have an answer?" This line suggests that blind faith can lead to a lack of introspection and self-awareness. The subsequent lines "are you looking for support just close your eyes and pray" and "just pray, pray and you will fall in an ocean so deep you won't see the light" suggest that relying on prayer alone is not enough to find answers or achieve enlightenment.
The chorus of the song speaks to the idea that religious beliefs and rituals can be empty or meaningless without personal reflection and action. The lines "your god is a reflection of an image no one can fulfill / a prayer that cleanses you from your sins while you're the one who should be cleansed" suggest that true spiritual growth requires personal accountability, rather than relying on external symbols or practices.
Line by Line Meaning
your reckless thinking your blind
Your rash and ignorant thoughts are blinding you
faith in god is a habit you got from the day you were born
Your belief in God is simply a product of the environment you were raised in
have you never ever wondered are you diseased
Have you never questioned if something is wrong with you?
or don't you have an answer are you looking for support
Do you not have an explanation for your behavior or are you seeking help?
just close your eyes and pray just pray, pray and you will fall in an ocean so deep you won't see the light
You rely on blindly praying to God, but this will only lead you to an abyss of darkness
there's no answer at the bottom of the ocean
There is no solution to your problems in this abyss
it's not a question of ending in heaven or hell
The matter at hand is not whether you'll end up in heaven or hell
your god is a reflection of an image no one can fulfil
The idea of God is an unsustainable and unrealistic standard no one can meet
a prayer that cleanses you from your sins while you're the one who should be cleansed
Prayer may offer a sense of forgiveness, but ultimately it is up to you to change your own actions
one nation without god
A society that does not rely on the idea of God as a crutch
Contributed by Charlie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.