Lost
Journey Through the Shadows: Annie Lennox's Evocative 'Lost' Tale
Lyrics
This is the sound of the planes in the night
This refers to the audible presence of airplanes during the night.
Coming out of the darkness and into the light
Describes the emergence from darkness to light, possibly symbolizing a transition or revelation.
Shining along in the curiously bright
Highlights a bright and curious quality in the surroundings.
This is the sound of those murderous drums
Refers to the sound of drums associated with violence or conflict.
Watching the footsteps the twisting of thumbs
Observing actions and tension, possibly indicating a state of unease or suspense.
Over and over again he recalls we're lost
Repetition of being lost emphasizes a recurring theme or feeling of disorientation.
We're lost
Reiterates the sense of being lost, emphasizing the theme of confusion or aimlessness.
We're lost
Continues the repetition, reinforcing the emotional state of being lost.
Tell me the story 'bout when u were young
Request to hear a story from the past, possibly seeking comfort or understanding.
I want to hear it again
Expresses a desire to revisit memories, even those involving hardship.
Even the parts where the hero gets stung
Acknowledges and embraces the difficult parts of the recounted story.
I want to savor it
Expresses a desire to relish and enjoy the narrative, suggesting a need for emotional connection.
I want to play it again
Expresses a wish to replay the story, indicating a longing for familiarity or comfort.
This is the sound of a baby's first breaths
Describes the sound associated with the beginning of life, emphasizing a cyclical theme.
The dying footsteps
References the end of life, possibly signifying mortality and the passage of time.
The touching of flesh
Touches upon the physical and emotional aspects of human connection.
To hold in your memory
Encourages holding onto meaningful memories.
To keep by your chest
Suggests keeping cherished memories close to the heart for comfort.
We're lost
Reiterates the theme of being lost, maintaining a sense of confusion or disorientation.
We're lost
Continues the repetition, emphasizing the persistent feeling of being lost.
We're lost
Concludes with a final repetition of being lost, leaving the listener with a lingering sense of confusion.
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