About the song
The Marmalade, a Scottish pop rock band known for their harmonies and melodic songs, released “Reflections of My Life” as a timeless anthem of nostalgia and reflection. This heartfelt and introspective track, released in 1971, became a hit single and a defining song for the band’s iconic sound.
With their distinctive harmonies and emotive vocals, The Marmalade explore the themes of time, memory, and the passage of life. Through introspective lyrics and the band’s soulful performance, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
The opening lines, “Looking back on the years, I see the smiles and the tears,” immediately establish the song’s central theme. The lyrics continue to explore the complexities of memory and the way in which the past can shape the present. The song’s refrain, “Reflections of my life, they come and they go,” conveys a sense of both nostalgia and acceptance.
Throughout the song, The Marmalade’s harmonies and melodic arrangements create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The band’s ability to evoke a sense of longing and reflection makes this song a timeless classic.
“Reflections of My Life” is more than just a popular song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s heartfelt lyrics and soulful performance continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
The changing of sunlight to moonlight
Reflections of my life
Oh, how they fill my eyes
The greetings of people in trouble
Reflections of my life
Oh, how they fill my eyes
Oh, my sorrows
Sad tomorrows
Take me back to my own home
Oh, my crying (oh, my crying)
Feel I’m dying, dying
Take me back to my own home
I’m changing, arranging
I’m changing
I’m changing everything
Everything around me
The world is
A bad place
A bad place
A terrible place to live
Oh, but I don’t want to die
Oh, my sorrows
Sad tomorrows
Take me back to my own home
Oh, my crying (oh, my crying)
Feel I’m dying, dying
Take me back to my own home
Oh, my sorrows
Sad tomorrows
Take me back to my own home