The Reflex Lyrics

Lyric discussion by fighttothedeath 

Cover art for The Reflex lyrics by Duran Duran

In "Wild Boy: My Life In Duran Duran" Andy Taylor says:

"when Simon wrote the lyrics to "The Reflex," there was a lot of speculation that the song was about Nick. According to the song, "The Reflex is in charge of finding treasure in the dark." that's what Nick would do: he was genius at finding little bits of treasure in a song.(Nick's also an only child like in "the Reflex", although Simon denies the lyrics are about him)"

So, obviously the song is about Nick.

Song Meaning

I think it's about addiction to one persons own vice, we all have something that tempts us to want "it" what ever "it" is, its all a matter how bad we want it and cant seem to say no to it or do anything for it. Also the whole masterbation threory I would never sell a Renoir painting and a tv set to touch myself, and they all have arms the last time I saw them in concet in 2005, Food for thought I would sell a Renoir and a tv to have a chance to touch John Taylor! YUM...

@fighttothedeath I red that too but if Simons denies it I don t believe Andy is right.