Lost My Way
8.4 Lyrics
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Every move I make feels out of place
Changed the way I think and operate
It feels like the old me been replaced
I almost don't feel human miss the pain
Boiled blood and fuel in my veins
This is what I wanted can't complain
It's either this or slowly go insane
Born with a sensitive heart till I swam with the sharks now it's rock solid arteries
I do not expect their support but these shots from the dark aint cool man it bothers me
That's why I don't have friends like before if I don't feel sure then it's not prophecy
I had to believe in a dream that no-one could see
It was only me and defeat we would constantly meet
I don't want to speak your words they make me feel weak
Hard for me to breathe I'm falling down to my knees
How'd I let you take me here
Used to love I used to care
Now my bubbles losing air
Someone save me shoot a flair
Insecure and you're aware
Hard to face you in the mirror
Give me time I'm almost there
Something's telling me I lost my way
Somethings telling me
Every move I make feels out of place
I feel lost I feel lost
Changed the way I think and operate
Cause it feels like
It feels like the old me been replaced
I almost don't feel human miss the pain
Boiled blood and fuel in my veins
This is what I wanted can't complain
It's either this or slowly go insane
I asked for this
I prayed for the rain
Stupid me trying to grow the seeds I laid
Cause I thought I was destined to be great
Trying to prove to others while conforming to their ways
I was taught how to act and behave
Trying to figure out life despite how I was raised
For the first time
Questioning decisions that I made
For the first time questioning the rules that they gave
I guess I lost my way
I lost my way
I lost my way
The lyrics to 8.4's song Lost My Way revolve around the concept of feeling lost and out of place despite trying to achieve success and fulfillment in life. The first verse suggests that the singer feels like they have lost their way and that their actions do not reflect who they truly are, hinting at a potential struggle with identity. The second verse indicates that the singer has had to sacrifice parts of themselves in order to succeed, and that while they are grateful for their progress, they are also struggling with the consequences of these sacrifices, particularly with regards to losing friends and feeling disconnected from their own emotions.
The chorus reinforces the feeling of being lost and out of place, with the repeated refrain of "something's telling me I lost my way" suggesting that the singer is acutely aware of the disconnect between the life they are living and the person they want to be. The bridge introduces the idea that the singer may have taken a wrong turn in their life due to a desire to prove themselves or conform to others' expectations, and that they are now questioning their past decisions and trying to find a way back to their true self.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the challenges of trying to find one's way in life, particularly when success comes at the cost of personal sacrifice and the loss of one's true identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's telling me I lost my way
I have a feeling that I have lost my direction in life
Every move I make feels out of place
I feel uncomfortable and disoriented with every decision I make
Changed the way I think and operate
I have modified my mindset and approach to life
It feels like the old me been replaced
I no longer recognize the person I used to be
I almost don't feel human miss the pain
I almost don't feel alive without experiencing hardship
Boiled blood and fuel in my veins
I feel intense passion and energy within myself
This is what I wanted can't complain
Although I am struggling, this is what I chose and I am not resentful
It's either this or slowly go insane
I would go crazy if I didn't pursue this path of life
How much of myself do I gotta give up just to get where I wanna be
What sacrifices must I make to achieve my aspirations?
Born with a sensitive heart till I swam with the sharks now it's rock solid arteries
I was once very delicate, but now I am toughened and guarded
I do not expect their support but these shots from the dark aint cool man it bothers me
I don't need them to endorse me, but their criticism still hurts
That's why I don't have friends like before if I don't feel sure then it's not prophecy
I don't keep the same kind of friends anymore because I only believe in myself and not their prophecies
I had to believe in a dream that no-one could see
I had to have faith in a vision that no one else understood
It was only me and defeat we would constantly meet
I faced failure frequently and alone
I don't want to speak your words they make me feel weak
I refuse to recite your words because they diminish my strength
Hard for me to breathe I'm falling down to my knees
I am suffocating and collapsing under the weight of my struggles
How'd I let you take me here
I'm not sure how I allowed myself to reach this point
Used to love I used to care
I used to be loving and compassionate
Now my bubbles losing air
Now my hope is disappearing
Someone save me shoot a flair
I desperately need help to regain my bearings
Insecure and you're aware
I acknowledge that I am insecure
Hard to face you in the mirror
It's difficult for me to confront my own reflection
Give me time I'm almost there
I am making progress, but I need more time
Something's telling me I lost my way
I have a feeling that I have lost my direction in life
Somethings telling me
I sense something unsettling within myself
Every move I make feels out of place
I feel uncomfortable and disoriented with every decision I make
I feel lost I feel lost
I am lost and confused
Changed the way I think and operate
I have modified my mindset and approach to life
Cause it feels like
Because it seems
It feels like the old me been replaced
I no longer recognize the person I used to be
I almost don't feel human miss the pain
I almost don't feel alive without experiencing hardship
Boiled blood and fuel in my veins
I feel intense passion and energy within myself
This is what I wanted can't complain
Although I am struggling, this is what I chose and I am not resentful
It's either this or slowly go insane
I would go crazy if I didn't pursue this path of life
I asked for this
I requested this situation
I prayed for the rain
I asked for the hardships
Stupid me trying to grow the seeds I laid
I was foolish to plant the seeds of my ambitions
Cause I thought I was destined to be great
Because I believed that I was obligated to accomplish great things
Trying to prove to others while conforming to their ways
I am attempting to please other people while also complying with their standards
I was taught how to act and behave
I was trained to conduct myself in a certain manner
Trying to figure out life despite how I was raised
I am struggling to comprehend life despite my upbringing
For the first time
This is the initial instance
Questioning decisions that I made
I am doubting the choices that I made
For the first time questioning the rules that they gave
This is the first time I am challenging the rules that were enforced on me
I guess I lost my way
I suppose I have strayed from my intended path
I lost my way
I have become disoriented and directionless
I lost my way
I have become disoriented and directionless
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Denille Reeves, Miguel Amaral
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