Ma was born to Chinese parents living in Paris. He began to study the cello with his father at age 4 and soon came with his family to New York, where he spent most of his formative years. Later, his principal teacher was Leonard Rose at the Juilliard School. He sought out a traditional liberal arts education to expand upon his conservatory training, graduating from Harvard University in 1976.
Yo-Yo Ma has been called "the most omnivorous of all cellists" by critics, and indeed possesses a far more eclectic repertoire than typical for a classical player. He has performed and recorded Baroque pieces on period instruments, American bluegrass music, traditional Chinese melodies, the Argentinian tangos of Astor Piazzolla, Brazilian music, soundtracks to Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and Philip Glass's Naqoyqatsi, in addition to numerous recordings of the standard classical repertoire. His latest CD is a collaboration with other musicians for the Memoirs of a Geisha soundtrack.
Yo-Yo Ma's main performance instrument is a very fine 1733 Montagnana cello. He also plays the Davidoff Stradivarius from 1712, which was also played by Jacqueline du Pre.
Reflections
Yo-Yo Ma Lyrics
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She be killin' me, tryna talk like me and shit
Use the words I use and shit, you crazy girl
You a reflection of me though, I ain't trippin'
I count the money, you count it too
'Cause you a reflection of me shawty
Ion fuck with niggas, you don't fuck with them
When its time to ride you loading up
'Cause you a reflection of me shawty
I'm takin chances, you takin chances
You a reflection of me shawty
When I look in the mirror what do I see
A reflection of me
When I'm in my ride and I look to the side
A reflection of me
You a reflection of me, you're a reflection of me
You're a reflection of me shawty
It took a while for me to understand
You the one for me you know how this shit goes
Now they using us for example, when they post relationship goals
I be sacking the dope you do it too
When I blew the money you blew it too
I be tripping when you try to talk like me
Swear you run this shit like a boss like me
We be talking and kicking shit with my partners
Me and you both rock Balenciaga
We the head of the game like we the Carters
We be talking about money we count it all up
When she hear about niggas in the streets hating
She be like fuck them nigga bae
I never trusted them niggas bae
I will load up and bust at them niggas bae
I swear she so gangsta she G a reflection of me, shawty something to keep
She like riding luxury peep all the fuckery, shawty a female version of me
I count the money, you count it too
'Cause you a reflection of me shawty
Ion fuck with niggas, you don't fuck with them
You a reflection of me shawty
When its time to ride you loading up
'Cause you a reflection of me shawty
I'm takin chances, you takin chances
You a reflection of me shawty
When I look in the mirror what do I see
A reflection of me
When I'm in my ride and I look to the side
A reflection of me
You a reflection of me, you're a reflection of me
You're a reflection of me shawty
My lil young bitch she a hunnid, she just help me count my hunnids
All her friends writing checks, fraud, doing scams she just being honest
Three sister she the youngest, she ain't never broke her promise
Last nigga left her lucky me, yeah he gotta be the dumbest
You're a reflection of me, if a nigga say hi you don't speak
You don't argue about niggas and bitches, just talking about how we going to eat
You Bentley truck drop in your sweet, I want red and I think she want pink
Her lil friends tryna fuck on me
She ain't tripping 'cause she already know wassup with me
Ain't no sneaking shit we at them levels
And we fuck these hoes together and you're a reflection of me
So we gotta ball together
I count the money, you count it too
'Cause you a reflection of me shawty
Ion fuck with niggas, you don't fuck with them
You a reflection of me shawty
When its time to ride you loading up
'Cause you a reflection of me shawty
I'm takin chances, you takin chances
You a reflection of me shawty
When I look in the mirror what do I see
A reflection of me
When I'm in my ride and I look to the side
A reflection of me
You a reflection of me, you're a reflection of me
You're a reflection of me shawty
"Reflections" by Yo-Yo Ma talks about a deep connection between two individuals who see themselves reflected in each other. The lyrics suggest a strong sense of solidarity and unity, where the singer and their partner share similar characteristics, behaviors, and attitude. The phrase "reflection of me" is used throughout the song to emphasize this connection.
The first verse addresses the girl's attempts to imitate the singer's style and language. While the singer acknowledges her actions as crazy, they also appreciate the fact that she is mirroring their identity. The chorus further emphasizes that she counts money just like the singer, doesn't associate with certain individuals, takes risks, and shares a similar worldview. The bridge highlights the singer's realization that she is the one for them and that others now use their relationship as a model.
In the second verse, the singer mentions that they both engage in illegal activities together, and they complement each other in various ways. They both wear designer clothes, consider themselves leaders in the game, and have conversations about money. They express loyalty and a willingness to protect each other, reinforcing the idea of being reflections of one another.
In the third verse, the singer praises their partner's honesty and loyalty, emphasizing that she is the youngest of three sisters and has never broken a promise. The previous partner is painted as foolish for leaving her. The verse highlights their unity and the fact that she doesn't waste time arguing about others; instead, they focus on their own success and financial stability.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayy real talk like
Let's be honest and straightforward
She be killin' me, tryna talk like me and shit
She imitates my speech and mannerisms, which impresses me
Use the words I use and shit, you crazy girl
She speaks the same language and slang as me, it's amazing
You a reflection of me though, I ain't trippin'
She mirrors my personality and behavior, it doesn't bother me
I count the money, you count it too
I handle finances, and she also participates in counting
'Cause you a reflection of me shawty
Because she mirrors my actions, thoughts, and values
Ion fuck with niggas, you don't fuck with them
I don't associate with certain individuals, and she follows suit
When its time to ride you loading up
When it's necessary to confront someone or face a challenge, she prepares herself
'Cause you a reflection of me shawty
Because she emulates my attitudes and behaviors
I'm takin chances, you takin chances
I'm willing to take risks, and she is too
You a reflection of me shawty
She mirrors my personality and choices
When I look in the mirror what do I see
When I introspect and analyze myself
A reflection of me
I see a mirror image of myself
When I'm in my ride and I look to the side
When I'm driving and glance at the passenger seat
A reflection of me
I see someone who mirrors my lifestyle and demeanor
You a reflection of me, you're a reflection of me
You emulate and mirror my actions and mindset
You're a reflection of me shawty
You are a reflection of who I am
It took a while for me to understand
It took me some time to comprehend
You the one for me you know how this shit goes
You are my perfect match, you understand our dynamics
Now they using us for example, when they post relationship goals
Now people are showcasing us as an ideal couple when they share relationship inspiration
I be sacking the dope you do it too
I earn a lot of money and you also contribute to our wealth
When I blew the money you blew it too
When I spent extravagantly, you followed suit
I be tripping when you try to talk like me
I become agitated when you mimic my way of speaking
Swear you run this shit like a boss like me
You confidently handle situations just like I do
We be talking and kicking shit with my partners
We engage in conversation and spend time with my friends
Me and you both rock Balenciaga
We both wear designer brand Balenciaga
We the head of the game like we the Carters
We are at the top of our league similar to the Carters (Beyoncé and Jay-Z)
We be talking about money we count it all up
We discuss our finances and tally up the total amount
When she hear about niggas in the streets hating
When she learns about people who envy and dislike us
She be like fuck them nigga bae
She expresses disregard and indifference towards those individuals, my dear
I never trusted them niggas bae
I have never had faith in those individuals, my dear
I will load up and bust at them niggas bae
I will arm myself and retaliate against those individuals, my dear
I swear she so gangsta she G a reflection of me, shawty something to keep
I promise she is so bold and fearless, she perfectly mirrors my personality, and she is someone worth keeping
She like riding luxury peep all the fuckery, shawty a female version of me
She enjoys exploring high-end lifestyle while observing all the chaos and drama. She is essentially a female counterpart of myself
My lil young bitch she a hunnid, she just help me count my hunnids
My young and loyal woman, she fully supports me in counting my stacks of money
All her friends writing checks, fraud, doing scams she just being honest
While her friends engage in fraudulent activities like writing bad checks and scamming, she chooses to remain sincere and truthful
Three sister she the youngest, she ain't never broke her promise
Among her three sisters, she is the youngest one, and she always keeps her word
Last nigga left her lucky me, yeah he gotta be the dumbest
Her previous partner was foolish to leave her, and I consider myself lucky to have her
You're a reflection of me, if a nigga say hi you don't speak
You mirror my behavior, so when someone greets us, you stay silent
You don't argue about niggas and bitches, just talking about how we going to eat
You don't engage in pointless arguments about other people, we only discuss our shared goals and plans for success
You Bentley truck drop in your sweet, I want red and I think she want pink
You drive a luxury Bentley truck and your preferred color is black, while I am considering a red one, and I think you prefer pink
Her lil friends tryna fuck on me
Her friends are attempting to seduce me
She ain't tripping 'cause she already know wassup with me
She is not worried or bothered because she fully understands my loyalty and commitment
Ain't no sneaking shit we at them levels
There's no need for secret or deceitful behavior because we are honest and committed
And we fuck these hoes together and you're a reflection of me
We engage in sexual relationships with other women together, and you embody my values and desires
So we gotta ball together
Therefore, we must succeed and prosper together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Demario White, Mario Mims, Lukas Patrick Payne
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