Reflections

MisterWives' song 'Reflections' delves into the emotional turmoil of a relationship that hovers between hope and despair. The opening lines, 'You didn’t close the door / Left a crack open,' set the stage for a narrative filled with ambiguity and longing. The protagonist is caught in a liminal space, unable to fully let go of the past while grappling with the faint possibility of rekindling the relationship. This sense of being 'stuck floating in between' captures the essence of emotional limbo, where the heart yearns for closure but is simultaneously unwilling to abandon hope.

The chorus, 'Put me on the shelf, discipline myself / To let the sparks die out,' speaks to the struggle of moving on. The act of 'shattering anything / That has reflections of you' symbolizes the painful process of erasing memories and mementos that serve as constant reminders of the lost love. This imagery of breaking reflections underscores the difficulty of severing emotional ties and the discipline required to do so. The repetition of 'you ooh ooh' in the chorus emphasizes the lingering presence of the other person, making it clear that moving on is easier said than done.

In the second verse, the lyrics 'Our eyes were closed / With hearts open wide' reflect a time when the relationship was pure and unguarded. The lines 'Revealing the truth that was buried inside / Filled with feelings / That now are bursting at the seams' suggest that the emotional intensity of the past is now overwhelming. The protagonist acknowledges that their dreams and sense of self have been profoundly affected by the relationship, as seen in 'Unsure of what are my dreams / It seems you’ve stolen my slumber and awaked another.' This awakening of a 'life within me that is better than any other' hints at personal growth and newfound strength, even amidst the heartache. The song concludes with a bittersweet acceptance of the need to 'put to bed this dream,' signifying a reluctant but necessary step towards healing.