Long Lost
Discovering Life's Unexpected Journey Through 'Long Lost' Moments
Lyrics
Are you lost?
Expressing concern about someone being lost, possibly emotionally or in life.
Do you find life turning out
Reflecting on life not unfolding as expected or planned.
Not quite the way you planned?
Suggesting a sense of disappointment or deviation from one's life plan.
Come around stay awhile
Inviting the person to come around and stay for a while.
that's OK That's alright
Assuring that it's okay, conveying acceptance of the situation.
Couldn't get to sleep so talk about it.
Unable to sleep, prompting a conversation about the issue at hand.
Let's talk about it right now.
Encouraging immediate discussion of the problem.
Here it comes on my head again
Feeling the issue recurring or resurfacing in the mind.
I guess I'm born to be the long lost friend.
Expressing a sense of being destined to be the supportive but distant friend.
Long Lost Friend
Reiterating the role as a "Long Lost Friend."
Are you cold? Is there no place better, safer, friendlier than this?
Asking if the person is feeling cold or uncomfortable in their current situation.
Call me up, I'm alone.
Encouraging the person to reach out when feeling alone.
That's OK, That's alright
Reassuring that it's okay, expressing acceptance of the person's loneliness.
Rather it be me than go without it.
Preferably being the one experiencing difficulties rather than the other person.
So don't think about it right now.
Advising not to dwell on the issue immediately.
Here it comes on my head again
Experiencing the recurring thoughts of being the long-lost friend.
I guess I'm born to be the long lost friend.
Reiterating the sense of being destined to play the role of a distant friend.
Long lost friend
Emphasizing the identity as a long-lost friend.
I've given ballast
Having provided support and stability in the past.
Held you up when you were falling down
Questioning what happens when not present to offer support.
What happened when I'm not around?
Reflecting on the potential consequences of absence.
Friend?
Pondering the nature of the relationship as a friend.
Friend?
Repeating the question, perhaps seeking clarity or confirmation.
Long Lost Friend
Affirming the identity as a long-lost friend.
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