Reflections
v/a - Nothing Ever Changes Lyrics

Reflection
The artist is reflecting on their inner struggles and how they constantly battle with themselves.

I been fighting my reflection
The artist has been fighting against their own reflection, meaning they are battling themselves and their inner demons.

Ain't no way in winning Lose-lose situation
The artist feels like they are in a lose-lose situation since they are constantly battling themselves and their personal demons, and there is no way for them to win.

When I look at my reflection It's depressing All I see is aggression And a lack of progression
The artist is describing how they feel when they look into the mirror, and they see nothing but negative qualities like aggression and a lack of progress, which depresses them.

I'm a slut for attention
The artist admits that they are someone who craves attention and is willing to do anything to get it, even if it means sacrificing their own well-being.

I can't look at my I'm so shook of my Reflection
The artist is so afraid of what they might see when they look in the mirror that they avoid doing so altogether.

Optimism is pretentious And I'm sick of pretending My stability's in question Nervous breakdown pending I'm Stressin
The artist believes that optimism is fake, and they are tired of pretending to be positive when they are struggling with their stability and dealing with a potential nervous breakdown.

I been fighting this demon Most times for no reason It's me I'm that demon I been fighting since seaman
The artist sees themselves as their own worst enemy, and they have been fighting these negative thoughts since they were young.

And I'm bout to brake To think I exist due to teenage mistakes Was brought to a world that is so full with hate They're fighting pro-choice and abortions But forcing conception is far more a greater mistake
The artist feels like they are about to break, and they are reflecting on how they only exist because of teenage mistakes. They are also commenting on the hypocrisy of those who are against abortion but force unwanted pregnancies.

You ever look at yourself in Disgust Have you ever done things you could never discuss I'm the first person that's ever even broken my trust Me myself and I have turned into us I'm going nuts
The artist asks if listeners have ever felt such disgust towards themselves that they couldn't even talk about it. They have lost trust in themselves and feel like they are going crazy.

I'm supposed to be growing up See my problem is never showing up Consistently inconsistent Has become a way of living
The artist knows they are supposed to be growing up but they struggle to show up for themselves and be responsible. They feel inconsistent in their actions and it has become a habit.

I'm tripping on how me rapping my downfalls got me going up This mother fucker spittin
The artist is surprised that by rapping about their struggles and failures has helped them gain success as a rapper.

Thousand of eyes watching on my demise Yet you looking at a guy that no matter how hard he tries Can't even look at himself in the eyes
The artist feels like there are many people who want to see them fail, but they struggle to look at themselves and confront their own problems.

Both consumed and costumed in his pride I can give a master class on disguise Since a young cat been living 9 lives To the point I don't know which one is mine
The artist recognizes that they often wear a mask of pride, but they also acknowledge their ability to hide their true self. They've experienced many changes in their life and feel like they don't know who they are anymore.

Tryna appease whoever I happen to be standing beside As if their needs are far greater than mine I'm pretty sure there's a flaw within my design
The artist has a habit of trying to please others at their own expense, which they perceive as a flaw within themselves.

So please don't ask anymore I'm the furthest from fine There's a war going on in my mind Tryna follow them 12 steps one out of time But each one I land is a mine
The artist is not okay even though they may try to put on a happy face. There is a constant war going on in their head and they are trying to work through it step by step, but each step feels dangerous and unpredictable.