Lost At Sea
2 Cents Lyrics
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Now I can't find a direction
Trust, a failed attempt to a connection
A broken heart my affliction
I bled for you selflessly
Your arrogance couldn't see
The friend that I was, and that I am
The friend that I will never be again
Once you trust, there's no turning back
I count my friends from the scars on my back
And it escapes my mind
But I'm so damn happy you could waste my time
Now I can see forever
I, the one that sat alone
Betrayed by friend I called my own
Stared into the setting sun
Lost at sea, the only one
I, the one that sat alone
Betrayed by friends I called my own
Stared into the setting sun
Lost at sea, I'm finally numb
And now you'll find a way to justify it
Or at best you'll just deny it
Love, it means to you a forged emotion
A weak attempt at devotion
I bled for you selflessly
Your arrogance couldn't see
The friend that I was and that I am
The friend that I will never be again
Once you trust there's no turning back
I count my friends from the scars on my back
And it escapes my mind
But I'm so damn happy you could waste my time
I, the one that sat alone
Betrayed by friends I called my own
Stared into the setting sun
Lost at sea, the only one
I, the one that sat alone
Betrayed by friends I called my own
Stared into the setting sun
Lost at sea, I'm finally numb
Lost at sea
The lyrics of "Lost At Sea" by 2 Cents revolve around the theme of betrayal, loss, and the struggle to move on from broken friendships. The song opens with the singer feeling lost and directionless in life after being betrayed by someone they trusted. The trust they had in that person was a failed attempt to create a connection, and now they are afflicted by a broken heart. They gave a lot to that person selflessly, but their arrogance never allowed them to appreciate the friendship. The singer realizes that they will never be friends again.
The chorus reflects the pain and scars that come with trusting someone who ultimately betrays you. The singer counts their friends from the scars on their back, recognizing that betrayal is a painful yet common experience. They express a sense of resignation, acknowledging that they are happy that the betrayer has wasted their time. The second verse is mainly about the betrayer trying to justify or deny their actions. The singer recognizes that love is a forged emotion for the betrayer and that their attempt at devotion was weak. They reflect on how they bled for the betrayer selflessly, but their arrogance never allowed them to see what a good friend the singer was, and could still be.
Overall, the song is about the pain of betrayal and loss. The singer feels like they are lost at sea, alone and numb, after being betrayed by someone they considered a friend.
Line by Line Meaning
Adrift, now here I am, in blank submission
I am lost and directionless, feeling helpless and powerless.
Now I can't find a direction
I am lost and cannot find my way.
Trust, a failed attempt to a connection
My attempt to connect with and trust others has failed.
A broken heart my affliction
I am suffering from a broken heart.
I bled for you selflessly
I gave everything I had to you, without any expectation of getting something in return.
Your arrogance couldn't see
You were too self-absorbed to see how much I cared for you.
The friend that I was, and that I am
I was your friend, and I still am despite everything.
The friend that I will never be again
Because of the betrayal, I will never be able to trust and be as close with you as I once was.
Once you trust, there's no turning back
Once trust is broken, it cannot be easily repaired.
I count my friends from the scars on my back
My past experiences of betrayal have made me cautious and aware of who I let into my life.
And it escapes my mind
I am able to forget the pain, but not the lessons learned.
But I'm so damn happy you could waste my time
I am bitter about the time and effort I wasted on you.
Now I can see forever
I have gained a greater perspective and understanding of life.
I, the one that sat alone
I have been left alone, feeling abandoned and betrayed.
Betrayed by friends I called my own
Those who I trusted and considered friends have let me down.
Stared into the setting sun
I have reflected on my life and have come to some important realizations.
Lost at sea, the only one
I am alone and adrift, feeling lost and disconnected from others.
Lost at sea, I'm finally numb
I have become emotionally detached and numb, as a way to protect myself from further hurt.
And now you'll find a way to justify it
You will try to excuse your actions and behavior.
Or at best you'll just deny it
You will refuse to take responsibility or acknowledge the hurt you caused.
Love, it means to you a forged emotion
You do not understand the true meaning of love and have never truly experienced it.
A weak attempt at devotion
Your attempts at devotion and caring are insincere and superficial.
Contributed by Bentley F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.