Reflections of My Life
Marmalade
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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
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Written by: William Campbell Jnr, Thomas McAleese
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Band Formation"Reflections of My Life" was a song by Marmalade, a band that was formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1961.
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Success HitThe song was released in 1969 and became their first chart-topping hit. It reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Global PopularityThe song went on to sell over two million copies worldwide and was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. in 1970.
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SongwritersIt was co-written by band members Dean Ford and Junior Campbell.
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Album"Reflections of my Life" was also included on the band's album "Reflections of the Marmalade".
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GenreThe song is within the psychedelic pop genre. It is defined by its introspective lyrics and innovative instrumentation.
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United States BillboardThe song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Youtube ViewsThe song's official recording has received over 30 million views on YouTube.
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Cover versionsSeveral artists have covered the song, including Juice Newton and Wally Gonzalez.
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Recognition"Reflections of My Life" is still considered a classic of the late 60s-early 70s British Psych-Pop scene.
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Song ThemeThe song reflects themes of nostalgia and regret, with Ford delivering lyrics that describe the sadness and disillusionment often felt as one grows older.
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Emotional ImpactIt is widely considered as one of the most emotionally stirring songs of its era, ensuring its enduring popularity among fans of classic rock music.
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Memorable LyricsThe lyrics "The world is a bad place, a bad place, a terrible place to live. But I don't wanna die" are among the most memorable from the song.
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