Lost In The Light
Bahamas Lyrics


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I'm lost in the light
I pray for the night
To take me, to take me too

After so many words
Still nothing's heard
Don't know what we should do
So if someone could see me now
Let them see you

It was my greatest thrill
When we just stood still
You let me hold your hand 'til I had my fill

Even countin' sheep
Don't help me sleep
I just toss and turn right there beside ya

So if someone could help me now
They'd help you too

They'd help you too
See you through
All the hard things we've all gotta do

'Cause this life is long
And so you wouldn't be wrong
Being free, leaving me on my own

And I held my own
Still I rattled your bones
I said some awful things and I take them back

If we would try again
Just remember when
Before we were lovers, I swear we were friends

So if someone could see me now
Let them see you

Let them see you
See you through
All the hard things we've all gotta do

'Cause this life is long




So you wouldn't be wrong
Being free, leaving me on my own

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Lost In the Light" by Bahamas speak about a relationship that has hit a rough patch, leaving the singer feeling lost and alone. He prays for the night to take him away from the overwhelming emotions he’s experiencing. However, despite their efforts to communicate and resolve their issues, nothing seems to have been heard or understood. The singer desires for someone to see him, but more importantly, to see his partner and help guide them together through the difficulties they’re facing.


The singer expresses the beauty of the simplest moments that he shared with his partner, such as holding hands. Unfortunately, he finds himself unable to sleep, lost in his own thoughts, and emotions. He believes that if someone could help him, it would also bring aid to his partner. He reflects on how long life is, and how it’s essential to remain free even if it means leaving him behind. He takes responsibility for his mistakes, acknowledging that he said hurtful things to his partner, but also remembers the beautiful moments when they were good friends before lovers.


The song captures the feeling of longing for resolution and reconnection in a relationship that has faltered. It speaks to the desire to have someone to support and guide them through life's trials and tribulations. The lyrics are straightforward in their message, but the singer delivers them with an intense emotional depth that resonates with any listener who has experienced similar struggles in their relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm lost in the light
I am feeling lost and unsure about something important in my life and am struggling to find my way.


I pray for the night
I am hoping for a change or a new perspective to come to me, which I believe may happen in the darkness of night.


To take me, to take me too
I hope this change will not only come to me but also to someone else who may be lost or struggling like me.


After so many words
Despite having said many things, there has been no resolution to the situation or problem at hand.


Still nothing's heard
No progress has been made towards finding a solution or understanding each other.


Don't know what we should do
There is a sense of confusion and helplessness about how to move forward from this point.


So if someone could see me now
If there is someone out there who can empathize with my struggle and connect with me, I would welcome their presence and support.


Let them see you
I would also hope that this person could see and understand your perspective and struggles as well.


It was my greatest thrill
I recall a time when being in your presence brought me immense happiness and joy.


When we just stood still
Even in moments of stillness and silence, being near you was enough to bring me peace and contentment.


You let me hold your hand 'til I had my fill
Your physical touch and comfort was all I needed to feel complete and loved.


Even countin' sheep
I have tried everything I can think of to help myself sleep and find peace, but nothing seems to work.


Don't help me sleep
Despite our physical closeness at night, my mind is still restless and I am unable to find rest or solace.


I just toss and turn right there beside ya
I am struggling within myself and feel distant from you, even though we are sleeping next to each other.


They'd help you too
If someone could help me, it would also benefit you and our relationship as a whole.


See you through
I would hope this person could offer us guidance and support to help us through this difficult time.


All the hard things we've all gotta do
Life is difficult and full of challenges that we all must face, and I hope this person could offer us the wisdom and strength to do so.


'Cause this life is long
Life is a journey that can be long and difficult, and it's important that we have allies and companions to help us along the way.


And so you wouldn't be wrong
I understand that it may be best for you to leave me and pursue your own path, and I don't want to hold you back or discourage you.


Being free, leaving me on my own
You deserve the freedom to make your own choices and follow your own path, even if that means leaving me behind.


And I held my own
I tried to be strong and resilient despite the challenges and struggles we faced together.


Still I rattled your bones
Despite my best efforts, I know that my words and actions hurt you deeply and caused you pain.


I said some awful things and I take them back
I know that I have made mistakes and said things that were hurtful and damaging, and I am sorry for the pain I have caused you.


If we would try again
Despite our difficulties, I believe that there is a possibility of us reconciling and finding a way to move forward together.


Just remember when
In order to move forward, we must remember the good times and positive experiences we shared together.


Before we were lovers, I swear we were friends
Our relationship was built on a foundation of deep friendship and connection, and I hope we can recapture that sense of closeness and understanding.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Afie Jurvanen

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jogi7238

I'm lost in the light
I pray for the night
To take me, to take you too

After so many words
Still nothing's heard
Don't know what we should do

So if someone can see me now, let them see you

It was my greatest thrill
But we just stood still
You let me hold your hand 'til I had my fill

Even countin' sheep
Don't help me sleep
I just toss and turn right there beside you

So if someone could help me now, they'd help you too.

They'd help you too
See you through
All the hard things we've all gotta do
Cause this life is long
And so you wouldn't be wrong

Bein' free leavin' me on my own!

And I held my own
Still I rattled your bones
I said some awful things and I take them back

If we would try again
Just remember when
Before we were lovers, I swear we were friends

So if someone could see me now let them see you

Let them see you
See you through
All the hard things we've both gotta do
Cause this life is long
So you wouldn't be wrong
Bein' free here with me on my own!



Bahamas - Lost In The Light Lyrics



All comments from YouTube:

@bigbadgerz3006

If you've heard this song once, it's impossible not to come back.

@hudsonmccabe2242

+bigbadgerz apperntly once was enough

@shoops77

+Hudson McCabe They won't have seen your reply...

@Rich-rs2wq

THANK YOUUUU

@paulinadz1484

so true

@edwardjohnson9745

That's the truth... something addictive about this..like all great music I guess

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@Ok-dl9fz

This song makes me feel the kind of nostalgia for stuff I haven’t experienced yet

@jayeye4798

Strange thing, but I totally get that.

@robertrankin9387

Me to

@theTENISHAcampaign

Right?!?!

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