Lost
酷玩(Coldplay) Lyrics
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Doesn't mean I'm lost
Doesn't mean I'll stop
Doesn't mean I'm in a cross
Just because I'm hurting
Doesn't mean I'm hurt
Doesn't mean I didn't get what I deserve
I just got lost
Every river that I've tried to cross
And every door I ever tried was locked
Ooh-Oh, And I'm just waiting till the shine wears off...
You might be a big fish
In a little pond
Doesn't mean you've won
'Cause along may come
A bigger one
And you'll be lost
Every river that you try to cross
Every gun you ever held went off
Ooh-Oh, And I'm just waiting till the firing stops
Ooh-Oh, And I'm just waiting till the shine wears off
Ooh-Oh, And I'm just waiting till the shine wears off
Ooh-Oh, And I'm just waiting till the shine wears off...
At its core, "Lost" by Coldplay is about not giving up in the face of struggle and adversity. The lyrics speak to the experience of feeling lost and uncertain, but continuing to move forward despite that uncertainty. The first verse is particularly evocative, with the singer acknowledging that they may be losing or hurting, but indicating that this doesn't mean they're lost or will stop trying. They know they still have a purpose to fulfill, even if things are difficult.
The song then uses a metaphor of being a small fish in a big pond to convey the idea that even if you think you've made it, there's always something bigger or more challenging on the horizon. The singer acknowledges that there may be obstacles in their path, but they're willing to face them and keep pushing forward regardless.
Overall, "Lost" is a song about resilience and determination in the face of adversity. It acknowledges that life can be difficult, but encourages listeners to keep fighting and never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
Just because I'm losing
Just because I'm not winning
Doesn't mean I'm lost
Doesn't mean I don't know where I am or what I want
Doesn't mean I'll stop
Doesn't mean I'll give up
Doesn't mean I'm in a cross
Doesn't mean I'm at a crossroads or in a dilemma
Just because I'm hurting
Just because I'm in pain or sad
Doesn't mean I'm hurt
Doesn't mean I'm injured or physically harmed
Doesn't mean I didn't get what I deserve
Doesn't mean I wasn't deserving of what happened to me
No better and no worse
Not any better or worse than anyone else
I just got lost
I just lost my way or direction
Every river that I've tried to cross
Every obstacle or challenge I've tried to overcome
And every door I ever tried was locked
And every opportunity I tried to pursue was not available
Ooh-Oh, And I'm just waiting till the shine wears off...
And I'm just waiting for the glamour or excitement to fade away
You might be a big fish
You may be successful or important
In a little pond
In a small or limited environment
Doesn't mean you've won
Doesn't mean you're the ultimate winner or will always succeed
'Cause along may come
Because there may be another
A bigger one
A more significant or formidable opponent or challenge
And you'll be lost
And you'll lose your way or direction
Every river that you try to cross
Every obstacle or challenge you try to overcome
Every gun you ever held went off
Every opportunity or attempt you made backfired or failed
Ooh-Oh, And I'm just waiting till the firing stops
And I'm just waiting for the conflict or struggle to end
Ooh-Oh, And I'm just waiting till the shine wears off
And I'm just waiting for the glamour or excitement to fade away
Ooh-Oh, And I'm just waiting till the shine wears off
And I'm just waiting for the glamour or excitement to fade away
Ooh-Oh, And I'm just waiting till the shine wears off...
And I'm just waiting for the glamour or excitement to fade away
Contributed by Katherine H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.