Since their inception in 2004, Advaita has been established as one of the most thrilling, innovative and original acts on the Indian music scene, with the unique reputation of enthralling audiences in any kind of setting – from corporate events and Music festivals to pub gigs and college shows. Hailed by music lovers and media alike, the band is now a well respected entity on the cultural map of both Delhi and India.
Advaita was one of only four bands from India selected by famous producer John Leckie (who has worked with the likes of Pink Floyd, George Harrison and Radiohead) to record two songs with him for a compilation released by the British council. As part of this project, called the India Soundpad Project, the band toured the UK playing 6 shows in 5 cities, including opening the famous Great Escape Festival in Brighton.
In March 2009 Advaita launched their first album on EMI records titled 'Grounded in Space' which further catapulted the status of the band. Recorded at the famed Yash Raj Studios, Mumbai, the album spent 4 weeks at number one on the International charts at the Music World stores for all of Delhi.
The year 2010 saw Advaita being featured on the Indian leg of the popular MTV shows ‘MTV Coke Studio’ and ‘MTV Unplugged’. Advaita's video, 'Rasiya', was also featured on MTV Roots.
The band (Feb2012) launched their much awaited second album ‘The Silent Sea’ on EMI records. The second album was also recorded at Yash Raj studios in Mumbai and mixed by Shantanu Hudlikar.
Advaita recently played at Johannesburg, South Africa where they were a part of the shared history festival (Teamworks). Advaita played at the Eldos Jazz Festival and the Bassline club.
Advaita has just won the GIMA (Global Indian Music Awards) 2012 award for Best rock album 2012 for their album -The Silent Sea! They also received a nomination under the Best fusion album (the silent sea) along with artistes like A.R Rahman, Anoushka Shankar, Karsh Kale etc. Their track ‘Gorakh’ was nominated for GIMA awards 2011. Advaita has been voted best fusion band by PALM EXPO 2011. The expo focuses on various kinds of music gear and audio technology.
So Lost
Advaita Lyrics
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What must I believe
Words are never ending
But meanings seem to disappear
A speck inside eternity
I stare into the blue
Don't know where I'm going
Trying to find, to find a way to go
Trying to find, to find a way to go
Trying to find, to find a way to go
Trying to find, to find a way to go
So lost, so lost, so lost, so lost
So lost, so lost, so lost
Can you hear the emptiness
The silence within
Can you even hear me
I'm calling out to you
Trying to find, to find a way back home
Trying to find, to find a way back home
Trying to find, to find a way back home
Trying to find, to find a way back home
So lost
So lost
Trying to find, to find a way back home
Trying to find, to find a way back home
Trying to find, to find a way back home
Trying to find, to find a way back home
Trying to find, trying to find, trying to find
Trying to find, trying to find, trying to find
Trying to find, trying to find, trying to find
Trying to find, to find a way back home
The lyrics to Advaita's song "So Lost" explore the feelings of confusion and uncertainty. The song starts with the singer questioning if their reality is just a dream, highlighting the struggle to find meaning in life. The use of the phrase "words are never ending, but meanings seem to disappear" emphasizes the idea that despite the abundance of language, it is difficult to gain clarity in life. The next lines, "a speck inside eternity, I stare into the blue, don't know where I'm going, don't know where I belong" provoke a sense of insignificance and aimlessness.
The chorus repeats the phrase "trying to find, to find a way to go" and "so lost" several times, conveying the frustration, desperation, and confusion of the singer. The song ends with the singer calling out to someone, anyone, hoping to find a way back home.
Overall, the lyrics to "So Lost" capture the universal experience of feeling lost or confused in life, searching for answers that seem elusive. The repetition of phrases throughout the song creates a sense of obsession, as though the singer cannot shake off their confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it all a dream
Uncertainty and confusion about the nature of reality.
What must I believe
The struggle to understand and make sense of the world.
Words are never ending
The abundance of information and knowledge.
But meanings seem to disappear
The difficulty of finding true understanding and insight.
A speck inside eternity
The realization of one's own smallness in the infinite universe.
I stare into the blue
Contemplation and introspection in search of meaning.
Don't know where I'm going
Feeling lost and directionless in life.
Don't know where I belong
Uncertainty and confusion about one's place in the world.
Trying to find, to find a way to go
The relentless pursuit of direction and clarity in life.
So lost, so lost, so lost, so lost
Emphasizing the depth of one's feelings of confusion and disorientation.
Can you hear the emptiness
The emotional and spiritual void within oneself.
The silence within
The internal stillness and calmness that comes from contemplative practice.
Can you even hear me
The desire for connection and understanding with others.
I'm calling out to you
The attempt to reach out and connect with others.
Trying to find, to find a way back home
The pursuit of finding a sense of belonging and purpose in life.
Trying to find, trying to find, trying to find
Reiterating the persistent nature of the search for meaning and purpose.
To find a way back home
The ultimate goal of discovering one's true place and purpose in life.
Contributed by Charlotte F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bikertales4343
Advaita rocks.. came to know about this band in around 2014. This band along with bands like mrigya, motherjane. Avial took me to the real non Bollywood indian music scene..
@priyanshsaxena551
Add Sifar and Parvaaz to that list!
@Michael.De.Santa_3006
Truly great song... With a touch of Steven Wilson, is it just me who got reminded of 'The Raven that refused to sing'...
@saptarnabnaskar5018
The interlude reminds me of "buying new soul"
@evilgoy8157
This music is so weird and cool!!! It's fantastic, may God bless this kind of music!!
@pico_ironpiko
Sensacional! Que banda phoda! Que som!
@justamoteofdust
You, my dude, are a fucking hero for making this incredible music available for people here.
@anonymousyatriaadhikarik5254
This band is super great! Came to know the band from 2017 and it is my night pleasure. Love you guys from Nepal and id live to see you live after this covid thing is over. Ill be posted on your instagram account. Ill fly anywhere in India for the show..
@jayasrivastava3739
I'd instantly fall for a guy who plays a guitar solo like that in front of me
@TheSumonrocks
India feels Proud and so do I after listning to this song .. \m/