Reflection
Riverline Lyrics
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Nothing left inside of me
A thunder forming
Raging oh so silently
Under your shadow
Lost I couldn't bear to see
And now I know you'll always be the worst of me
Enveloping every element then filling the sound
With the bellowing dissonance of a million pounds
Buckling under the pressure to the weight of the ground
Now it's on, put it down, breaking part of this plight
With the madness of this matter taking over my life
All the pain staking mistakes and finical strife
Compiled inside of this violent divide of mine
And I'm so far gone, evil eyes'll swell
Neither dead nor alive, man I can't even tell
Look in the mirror and shudder just at seeing myself
Searching for the exit sign to quick escape this hell
As it swells, growing darker and larger than life
Taking over every corner, disbarring the light
A shadow black where your reflection used to be
Now it's all I see when I look into your eyes
And I
Please, try to believe, to see what it feels
When nothing feels like it's real nor whatever it seems
Trying to summon up the courage to just get up and leave
But the air's just getting heavier and harder to breath
In this nightmare dream, laying flat on my chest
A state of static panic, always feeling manic depressed
Erratic and frantic, feeding off the venom and stress
I be emphatic 'bout it but nobody's giving a shit
So I guess it's, back to the abyss, and amidst in its grips
Feeling like there's nothing left that could save me from this
Jitter as I shiver trying to make some sense of this mess
Out of breath, feeling lost, hopeless and remiss
As it swells, growing darker and larger than life
Leaving me so cold, hollow, and broken inside
An empty shell where my reflection used to lie
Now there's nothing at all when I look into my eyes
And I
In the first verse of “Reflection”, Riverline sings about feeling empty and forgotten, as if a promise made to them has been broken. They feel as if they are under someone else’s shadow, unable to see clearly anymore. They acknowledge that this person will always be the “worst” part of them. The second verse is where the intensity begins to escalate. They sing about the adrenaline that is “trickling down” and filling every element of the sound, making it dissonant and heavy. The weight of this pressure causes them to break apart and become consumed by the conflict within themselves. They mention being neither “dead nor alive” and not recognizing their own reflection. Throughout the song, Riverline is trying to escape their own mental anguish and the words portray a struggle that may be relatable to many who have found themselves in a similar space.
Overall, the lyrics of “Reflection” seem to reflect a struggle, perhaps with oneself or an external force, that is causing a sense of emptiness and confusion. The song reflects the struggle to break free and find clarity.
Line by Line Meaning
Forgotten promise
A vow once made, now left behind and forgotten.
Nothing left inside of me
Empty and hollow, with no hope or motivation.
A thunder forming
A storm brewing within, growing in intensity.
Raging oh so silently
The internal turmoil of emotions, tearing apart but never seen by others.
Under your shadow
Living under someone else's influence or control.
Lost I couldn't bear to see
Feeling lost and unable to cope with reality.
And now I know you'll always be the worst of me
The realization that a part of oneself will always be connected to the negative influence of another.
Steady adrenaline trickling down
A constant flow of fear and anxiety, affecting every aspect of one's being.
Enveloping every element then filling the sound
The feelings and emotions taking over, becoming all-consuming.
With the bellowing dissonance of a million pounds
The weight of the internal struggle, pressing down and overwhelming.
Buckling under the pressure to the weight of the ground
Being unable to withstand the force of the emotions, and collapsing inward.
Now it's on, put it down, breaking part of this plight
Making a conscious decision to take control and overcome the challenges faced.
With the madness of this matter taking over my life
The situation becoming all-consuming and controlling every aspect of life.
All the pain staking mistakes and finical strife
The burden of past errors and financial troubles weighing heavily on the mind.
Compiled inside of this violent divide of mine
The internal conflict between emotions and reality, causing chaos and pain.
And I'm so far gone, evil eyes'll swell
Being lost in the internal turmoil, with no sense of control or direction.
Neither dead nor alive, man I can't even tell
Feeling disconnected from reality, with no sense of purpose or meaning.
Look in the mirror and shudder just at seeing myself
Feeling disgust and disappointment in oneself, with no hope for the future.
Searching for the exit sign to quick escape this hell
Desperately seeking a way out of the internal pain and turmoil.
As it swells, growing darker and larger than life
The emotions and internal conflict intensifying, growing beyond control.
Taking over every corner, disbarring the light
The negativity and pain eclipsing any hope for positivity or light.
A shadow black where your reflection used to be
The negative influence of someone else eclipsing one's own sense of self.
Now it's all I see when I look into your eyes
Seeing only negativity and pain in the eyes of another.
Please, try to believe, to see what it feels
Begging for empathy and understanding from others.
When nothing feels like it's real nor whatever it seems
Feeling disconnected from reality, unable to trust one's own perception.
Trying to summon up the courage to just get up and leave
Struggling to find the strength to escape the pain and turmoil.
But the air's just getting heavier and harder to breathe
Feeling suffocated by the negative emotions, unable to escape the turmoil.
In this nightmare dream, laying flat on my chest
Feeling trapped in a never-ending nightmare, with no escape or relief.
A state of static panic, always feeling manic depressed
Feeling constantly overwhelmed, with no hope for relief or peace.
Erratic and frantic, feeding off the venom and stress
The negative emotions and turmoil only intensifying and feeding into one another.
I be emphatic 'bout it but nobody's giving a shit
Expressing the pain and turmoil, but feeling unheard and alone in the struggle.
So I guess it's, back to the abyss, and amidst in its grips
Feeling resigned to the pain and turmoil, unable to escape its grasp.
Feeling like there's nothing left that could save me from this
Feeling hopeless and helpless, with no hope for salvation or escape.
Jitter as I shiver trying to make some sense of this mess
Feeling anxious and scared, struggling to find any sense in the chaos and pain.
Out of breath, feeling lost, hopeless and remiss
Feeling overwhelmed and disoriented, with no hope for the future.
Leaving me so cold, hollow, and broken inside
Feeling empty and hopeless, with no sense of purpose or direction.
An empty shell where my reflection used to lie
Feeling disconnected from one's own sense of self and purpose.
Now there's nothing at all when I look into my eyes
Feeling hopeless and disconnected from one's own sense of self and happiness.
Contributed by Carson D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.