Reflections
Shadeemus Lyrics
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I tried to stand up tall
But I just kept falling
Mama said hold head high
But confidence betrays me
And they say don′t be scared face your fears
And I know that they say boys don't cry
But I cried, I cried
Hard to shape myself to the man that I wanna be
That I′m tryna be
Reached out for my dream I had it in front of me
But it ran from me
Looked to the mirror and i saw the wrong reflection
That ain't me, that aint me
Look into my mirror tell me who you see reflecting
That ain't me no that ain′t me
I tried to live up to those who had came before me
It′s clear the path they forged but I don't walk it
Cause I′m not worthy
And they say stand your ground, face your fears
But I hide, I hide
And I know that they say boys don't cry
But I cried, I cried
Hard to shape myself to the man that I wanna be
That I′m tryna be
Reached out for my dream I had it in front of me
But it ran from me
Looked to the mirror and i saw the wrong reflection
That ain't me, that aint me
Look into my mirror tell me who you see reflecting
That ain′t me no that ain't me
That ain't me, that ain′t me
The lyrics of Shadeemus's song "Reflections" reflect the struggles and internal conflicts faced by the singer in trying to live up to societal expectations and finding their true sense of self.
The first verse highlights the pressure to appear confident and strong, but the singer finds it difficult to maintain this façade. Despite being advised to face their fears, they choose to hide and express their vulnerability through tears. They express the challenge of shaping themselves into the person they want to be, pursuing their dreams, but constantly feeling like it eludes them. Looking into the mirror, they see a reflection that they don't recognize as their true self.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges the influence of those who have come before them, recognizing the path they have forged. However, they feel unworthy of walking that path, suggesting a lack of self-confidence. Again, they hide and cry, going against traditional expectations of masculinity. The struggle to shape themselves into the person they desire to be persists, and their dreams seem to slip away once more.
The repeated chorus emphasizes the theme of misalignment between the reflection in the mirror and the individual's true self. There is a disconnect between who they are and who they feel pressured to be, leading to a deep sense of unbelonging.
Overall, "Reflections" delves into the internal struggle of self-acceptance and authenticity in the face of societal expectations, portraying a profound longing to find one's true identity.
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Writer(s): Adam Martin, Adedamola Balogun, Shaquille Madourie
Contributed by Jack L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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