Bat For Lashes' (real name: Natasha Khan) is understood to have written the lyrics for Let's Get Lost while Beck composed the music. Both artists lend their voices to the whimsical dreamy track.
Let's Get Lost
Beck and Bat For Lashes Lyrics
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Touch me I'm golden, and wild as the wind blows
And tumbling tumbling, don't go fascination
If just for tonight darling, let's get lost
If just for tonight darling, let's get lost
Let me come closer, I'm not your shadow
With our eyes shielding from the oncoming counts
If just for tonight darling, let's get lost
If just for tonight darling, let's get lost
Touch me I'm cold, unable to control
Touch me I'm golden, and wild as the wind blows
And tumbling tumbling, don't go fascination
If just for tonight darling, let's get lost
If just for tonight darling, let's get lost
If just for tonight darling, let's get lost
Ooh ooh ooh
Let's get lost
Ooh ooh ooh
Let's get lost
Let's get lost
"Let's Get Lost" is a duet between Beck and Bat For Lashes, and the lyrics beautifully capture the feeling of being lost in the moment with someone, without worrying about the consequences. The first verse begins with "Touch me I'm cold, unable to control," indicating a sense of detachment and emotional numbness. Beck goes on to sing, "Touch me I'm golden, and wild as the wind blows," suggesting that the singer wants to break free from this emotional stagnation and feel alive again. The phrase "tumbling tumbling, don't go fascination" may allude to the thrill of taking risks or diving headfirst into something unfamiliar.
The second verse is a plea for connection and intimacy: "Let me come closer, I'm not your shadow / With our eyes shielding from the oncoming counts / It's not hard for us to say what we should not." The singer desires to break down walls and be fully present with their lover, but there's a sense of hesitancy and fear that this moment won't last. The repetition of "if just for tonight darling, let's get lost" serves as a reminder that this moment of abandon is fleeting, but worthwhile nonetheless.
Overall, "Let's Get Lost" is a celebration of living in the present and letting go of the things that hold us back. It's a desire to break free from routine and obligation, and to experience something wild and spontaneous.
Line by Line Meaning
Touch me I'm cold, unable to control
I am in a state of emotional detachment and am struggling to take charge of my feelings.
Touch me I'm golden, and wild as the wind blows
I am feeling confident and full of energy, ready to enjoy life's experiences.
And tumbling tumbling, don't go fascination
Let's not stop ourselves from being carried away by our fascination and excitement.
If just for tonight darling, let's get lost
Even if just for this one night, let's forget our worries and responsibilities and have a carefree adventure together.
Let me come closer, I'm not your shadow
I want to be closer to you, but I don't want to be just a follower or a reflection of you.
With our eyes shielding from the oncoming counts
Together, we can protect ourselves from the anxieties and threats that await us.
It's not hard for us to say what we should not
We may find it easy to express our desires and emotions, even if they may not be the most sensible or appropriate.
Ooh ooh ooh. Let's get lost
Let's go on an adventure and get lost in the moment.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BECK DAVID HANSEN, NATASHA KHAN
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