Book Of Love are a synthpop group that was formed in Philadelphia in 1984 b… Read Full Bio ↴Book Of Love are a synthpop group that was formed in Philadelphia in 1984 by art school students Ted Ottaviano, Susan Ottaviano, Jade Lee, and Lauren Roselli. Although Ted and Susan share the same last name, they are not related to each another. The group is best known for its songs "Boy" and "I Touch Roses", both of which were Billboard Hot Dance Club Play charting hits, as well as "Sunny Day", which prominently appeared in the horror/thriller film 'The Silence of the Lambs' (band member Lauren Roselli also appeared in the movie).

They additionally have had several other dance-inspired tunes throughout the 80s and early 90s that gained underground popularity. Other examples of their songs include 1986's "You Make Me Feel So Good" and "Modigliani (Lost in Your Eyes)" as well as 1991's "Alice Everyday" and 1992's "Flower in My Hand". The group's new wave sound has showed a debt to eccentric art rock as well as electronic music artists of the early 80s. For example, their remix of Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells (Theme From the Exorcist)" was another number one smash for them.

Book of Love came to an end in 1993, with the group being dormant for some time. A best-of collection titled 'I Touch Roses: The Best of Book Of Love' came out in 2001. Receiving some critical praise, with Allmusic's Michael Gallucci labeling it as having "spare synth-pop and sunny melodies", a new Peter Rauhofer remix of "Boy" successfully hit the dance charts and brought the group back into the spotlight. They're toured occasionally since then. Ted and Lauren have also released music recently with a new project called The Myrmidons. Ted has done production work for NYC-based duo Dangerous Muse as well.

Lost Souls
Book Of Love Lyrics

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It's my heart
It's not your game
Look what you can do
You broke us in two

Lost souls

I don't care

If they talk
When I walk away
You asked me to stay

Lost souls

Spreading lies
Everywhere
They all lead back to you
They all lead back to you

Lost souls

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Book Of Love's song Lost Souls address the emotional weight of a relationship that ended in heartbreak, leaving the singer feeling lost and betrayed. The opening line, "It's my heart, It's not your game," sets the tone for the lyrics that follow, symbolizing the vulnerability and ownership the singer has over their feelings. The line, "You broke us in two," acknowledges the end of the relationship and the pain that came with it. The chorus, "Lost souls," represents the emotional state of two people who were once in a relationship but are now disconnected and aimlessly wandering through life.

The second verse contains layers of emotion and conflict. The line, "I don't care if they talk when I walk away," suggests that the singer is willing to walk away from the relationship despite what others may say. However, following this line with "You asked me to stay," creates a tension within the situation, highlighting the struggle between holding onto the past or moving forward.

The final stanza shifts to a more accusatory tone, addressing the spread of rumors and lies about the relationship. The line, "They all lead back to you," indicates that the singer feels as though the betrayal and heartbreak they experienced stems from the actions of the other person.

Overall, the lyrics to Lost Souls explore the theme of heartbreak, betrayal, and finding oneself after the end of a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

It's my heart
This is not a game, my emotions are genuine and deeply felt.

It's not your game
You cannot manipulate or control my emotions and feelings for your own personal gain.

Look what you can do
Through your actions, you have caused a rift between us and hurt us deeply.

You broke us in two
Your actions have caused the dissolution of our relationship and we are now lost and broken.

Lost souls
We are both wandering aimlessly, unable to find our way back to each other or to a place of peace.

I don't care
I am indifferent to the rumors and gossip that others may spread about us.

If they talk
When others gossip and spread rumors about us, it does not affect our love or commitment to each other.

When I walk away
I refuse to engage with these people or allow their negativity to affect me, instead choosing to distance myself and find peace alone.

You asked me to stay
Despite the pain and hurt you caused, you still want me to remain with you and try to fix our broken relationship.

Spreading lies
You are attempting to hurt me further by spreading false information about me to others.

Everywhere
These falsehoods are being spread far and wide, causing others to question my character and integrity.

They all lead back to you
Despite the lies being spread, the source of the pain and hurt is you and your actions towards me.

Lost souls
We are still unable to find our way back to each other, with the weight of the lies and hurt holding us back.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THEODORE JOSEPH OTTAVIANO

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