Lost in Music
Anita Lane [Nick Cave plays organ] Lyrics

We're lost in music
We are completely absorbed by the sound of music and entrapped in its charms

Caught in a trap
Indicates being entangled in the excitement of music and unable to escape its grasp

There's no turning back
The singer is completely devoted to music and cannot go back to their old lifestyle

I feel so alive
The music gives the singer a sense of vitality and energy

I quit my 9 to 5
The singer has given up their day job to pursue their dream of making music

Have you ever seen
Asking a question to the listener regarding observation of people who are completely in tune with their artistic pursuits

Some people who's everything
Refers to individuals who are able to balance their personal and professional life and channel their thoughts into creative pursuits

Fits the girl with their mind
The woman who can find balance between herself and her mental pursuits is truly gifted

Responsibility, to me, it's a tragedy
The singer believes that their responsibility towards their art is more important than anything else

I'll get a job some other time
The singer believes that they can always get a job later, but music is of more immediate importance

I wanna join a band,
A declaration of the singer's desire to be a part of a musical group

Play in front of crazy fans
The singer craves the thrill of performing in front of an enthusiastic audience

Yes, call that temptation
The singer is tempted by the thrill of performing

Give me the melody
The singer wants the music to be the focus, and their melody to be heard

That's all that I'll ever need
The singer doesn't need anything else except for their music and the melody

The music is my salvation
The music is the singer's saving grace, and the thing that keeps them going

In the spotlight
The singer is center stage, under the watchful eyes of the audience

The band gets so very tight
The band is in sync and is working together cohesively

Each and every nite
Every night is a new opportunity to perform and deliver their music to the audience

It's their vanity
The band's desire for adoration and recognition

To me it's my sanity
Music is what keeps the singer grounded and stable

I could never survive
The singer wouldn't be able to survive without their music

Some people ask me
People often question the singer's choice to pursue music over a stable career

What are ya gonna be?
What is the singer going to do with their life by pursuing music?

What don't you go get a job?
Why hasn't the singer pursued a more stable and predictable line of work?

All that I can say
The only reply that the singer can give

I won't give up my music
The singer is dedicated to pursuing their passion for music

I mean not now, later
The singer is committed to music, but will likely consider other opportunities later