It is a reflection on the misplaced values of our society when media shows more concern with profits than the privacy rights and mental health of famous people. Everyone, no matter how well known, deserves to take a walk, dine at a coffee shop or browse at an art gallery without being accosted by paparazzi.
“With my new video, I want people to reflect on the harm that can occur when paparazzi intrude into the private lives of artists and celebrities. Yes, we all might see an interesting new photo in the media, but at what expense to the artist? In the video, I am in a photo shoot taking pictures that I can decide whether or not to share. But as soon as I walk outside, I am accosted by paparazzi which will share whatever they want without any concern for or compensation to me. They are making money by harassing and exploiting me without my permission. This is not cool, and it’s why I use the metaphor ‘water’ to denote tears, and why I use the contronym ‘bad’ to denote the bad behavior of paparazzi and how badass I look.”
Thanks to all who participated in the video.
Kelsie Kimberlin – Reflection (official song release)
Paparazzi steady clicking in my direction
Paparazzi they are always looking at me
Good timing, rad rhyming
Cent diming, star miming
I’m choosing, done boozing
Not losing, car cruising
Stop faking, heart aching
Groundbreaking, risk taking
Good going, hard rowing
Kiss blowing, all knowing
Look into the water and I see my reflection
Look into the water at what’s looking at me
Look into the water and I see my reflection
Look into the water at what’s looking at me
I look bad, I look bad
I look bad, I look bad
Love kissing, not missing
Come listen, no dissing
Denying, I’m trying
Not lying, You’re my’n
Ring swapping, jaw dropping
Rail hopping, no stopping
Smooth sailing, hard nailing
Wall scaling, no bailing
Look into the water and I see my reflection
Look into the water at what’s looking at me
Look into the water and I see my reflection
Look into the water at what’s looking at me
I look bad, I look bad
Paparazzi steady clicking in my direction
Paparazzi they are always looking at me
Paparazzi steady clicking in my direction
Paparazzi they are always looking at me
Look into the water and I see my reflection
Look into the water at what’s looking at me
Look into the water and I see my reflection
Look into the water at what’s looking at me
I look bad, I look bad
Show it to me cause I really want to see
What you’re drivin’ inside when we take a long ride
I’ve been looking at you thinking what we’re gonna do
Got it happening now gonna make it somehow
I look bad, I look bad
© 2021 Copyright by Kelsie Kimberlin ©
Kelsie Kimberlin – Reflection (Kuca Remix)
