He has done numerous film shorts like the 1992 film The Tell Tale Heart.
Robert loves to record ambient and progressive instrumentals, his 3rd album Krakatoa was released in May 2009. Songs from Krakatoa have been featured on The Weather Channel's Local on the 8's, and has had tracks played on podcast and on the air at many radio stations around the US.
Reflections
Robert A. Wolf Lyrics
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Money can be the root of all evil
Make that bread
But, don't let it make you dead (word)
Young boy, big dreams
Was never chasing money
Was just chasing what I need
When your heart just bleeds
It's looks like a good flower
But it's got bad seeds
Don't let that prettiness, distract you
Feel old in my bones but I still fly Pterodactyl
I could spit real shit or hard shit
Tell you about my hardship it's hurts
Because every weeken' I feel heartless
Get it weeken' heartless to be regardless
Old friends coming back now
Dearly departed
Where was you when I started
Oh, now that I'm an artist
You want to come back and hang
B, should call you Cardi
Part of me broken, part of me wholesome
A lot of me is thinkin' that a lot of me growin'
Its spin cirlcle's, enjoy rivals
Everything a battlefield
I just see riffles (verb)
LED I speak from the LIP
Amnesia back then
Nah, they remember me
Tetris when I was falling
I had to rearrange
A lot of L's came down
But I still find my place
In life, it's either sit back
Or, take a leap
But you shouldn't never make a promise
That you cannot keep
Trust me, the hill is steep
But once you at the top
Yeah the walk-down sweet
Everything with ease
Yeah, there is no such thing
Life can take away
But it also can bring
What's a king without a queen
A king without an army
I swear I've hit more bars
Than my boy Barney
A lot of lies can cause carnage
Roll it out like Harley
Still I was smart and had to get that green
Parsley, still had to ball
Something like Charles Barkley
In my room focused on my sound
In my apartment uhh
Wait (fake, fake, fake)
Now she hear my music, I hear date, date, date
Now I'm typing back it's too late, late, late
Always believed in me that's fake, fake, fake
(Word)
The lyrics to Robert A. Wolf's song "Reflections" delve into various themes, including the pursuit of wealth, the search for happiness, the struggle with heartache and betrayal, personal growth, and the challenges of being an artist. The opening lines acknowledge that money can often be the root of all evil, cautioning against allowing it to consume one's life and lead to a soulless existence. Instead, the lyrics highlight the importance of chasing what one truly needs and desires, rather than simply chasing money.
The song expresses the difficulty of finding happiness when one's heart is burdened with pain and suffering, comparing it to a beautiful flower with hidden negativity. The lyrics reflect a sense of maturity and wisdom, as the artist acknowledges feeling old but still maintains a youthful spirit and the ability to rise above hardship. The frustration of old friends returning only after success is achieved is conveyed, with a hint of sarcasm towards their sudden interest in reconnecting. The artist's journey of self-discovery and self-expression as an artist is emphasized, as well as the growth and healing that come with it.
Overall, "Reflections" portrays the complexities of life, the importance of staying true to oneself, and the inevitable obstacles faced on the path to success and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, Masked Wolf
Introducing the artist, Masked Wolf
Money can be the root of all evil
Money has the potential to cause many negative consequences
Make that bread
Earn money
But, don't let it make you dead (word)
However, do not let the pursuit of money consume your life
Young boy, big dreams
A young boy with ambitious aspirations
Was never chasing money
His pursuit was never solely focused on wealth
Was just chasing what I need
He was simply seeking what he truly required
Happiness is hard to find
Finding happiness is challenging
When your heart just bleeds
Especially when your emotions are in turmoil
It's looks like a good flower
Appearances can be deceiving, like an attractive flower
But it's got bad seeds
However, it may contain negative elements
Don't let that prettiness, distract you
Do not allow the beauty to divert your attention
Feel old in my bones but I still fly Pterodactyl
Despite feeling weary, he continues to soar like a Pterodactyl
I could spit real shit or hard shit
He has the ability to express profound and tough experiences
Tell you about my hardship it's hurts
Sharing his struggles can be painful
Because every weeken' I feel heartless
Each weekend, he experiences a sense of emotional detachment
Get it weeken' heartless to be regardless
Understanding the connection between being heartless and persisting
Old friends coming back now
Former friends reappearing in his life
Dearly departed
Referring to those who were absent during his journey
Where was you when I started
Questioning their absence during his beginnings
Oh, now that I'm an artist
Now that he has achieved success as an artist
You want to come back and hang
They want to reconnect and spend time with him
B, should call you Cardi
Using wordplay to refer to the rapper Cardi B
Part of me broken, part of me wholesome
He is both damaged and pure in different aspects
A lot of me is thinkin' that a lot of me growin'
He recognizes personal growth within himself
Its spin cirlcle's, enjoy rivals
He accepts that life is filled with challenges and competitors
Everything a battlefield
Every aspect of life is a constant struggle
I just see riffles (verb)
He perceives obstacles and conflicts everywhere (riffles is a play on words for rifles)
LED I speak from the LIP
He speaks honestly and directly
Amnesia back then
He has forgotten about past experiences
Nah, they remember me
Others still remember him despite his forgetfulness
Tetris when I was falling
He had to reorganize and adapt while facing difficulties (like the game Tetris)
I had to rearrange
He had to restructure his situation
A lot of L's came down
He experienced numerous losses or failures
But I still find my place
Nevertheless, he managed to discover his purpose
In life, it's either sit back
In life, you can either be passive
Or, take a leap
Or, take risks and seize opportunities
But you shouldn't never make a promise
However, one should never make an unkeepable promise
That you cannot keep
That cannot be fulfilled
Trust me, the hill is steep
He assures that the journey is challenging
But once you at the top
But once you reach the pinnacle of success
Yeah the walk-down sweet
The journey back down is enjoyable
Everything with ease
Everything appears effortless
Yeah, there is no such thing
However, there is no true concept of easiness
Life can take away
Life has the ability to remove
But it also can bring
But it also has the power to provide
What's a king without a queen
A king is incomplete without a queen
A king without an army
Similarly, a king lacks strength without an army
I swear I've hit more bars
He claims to have achieved more success
Than my boy Barney
Than his friend Barney (a playful reference)
A lot of lies can cause carnage
Deception has the potential to create destruction
Roll it out like Harley
Unveiling the truth like a Harley-Davidson motorcycle
Still I was smart and had to get that green
Despite everything, he was intelligent and determined to earn money
Parsley, still had to ball
A reference to parsley (a herb), emphasizing his persistence and success
Something like Charles Barkley
Drawing a parallel to Charles Barkley, a former basketball player
In my room focused on my sound
He concentrates on his music in his room
In my apartment uhh
Specifically in his apartment
Wait (fake, fake, fake)
Pause, indicating a shift in the narrative
Now she hear my music, I hear date, date, date
Now that she listens to his music, he receives romantic advances
Now I'm typing back it's too late, late, late
He is responding to messages, but it is already too late
Always believed in me that's fake, fake, fake
Expressing that the belief in him was insincere
(Word)
Concluding with an affirmation or agreement
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Emma Jolley Sameth, Harry Michael, Tyron Takaha Hapi
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