I Get Lost
Bouncing Souls Lyrics


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I don't want to do anything to prove myself to you.
I don't want to be something I'm not.
Every time I try, every time I chase,
Something that's wrong or right.

I get lost in my mind.
I get lost in that lie.
I get lost with the idea I have something to prove.

All I have to do is make my way.
Make the best of whatever comes my way.
Whatever comes my way.

I don't want anything this world can give me.
A lot of stuff makes me feel so empty.
Every time I try, every time I chase,
Something I want from you.

I get lost in my mind.
I get lost in that lie.
I get lost with the idea I have something to lose.

All I have to do is make my way.




Make the best of whatever comes my way.
Whatever comes my way.

Overall Meaning

The Bouncing Souls' song "I Get Lost" is a powerful anthem about the difficulties that come with trying to impress or please someone else. It's about the pressure that can come from external expectations and the burden that can put on a person's mental and emotional well-being. The main message of the song is that one should focus on their own journey and not worry about what others think of them. The repeated refrain of "I get lost in my mind, I get lost in that lie" speaks to the idea that the pressure to prove oneself can be overwhelming and can create a false narrative in a person's head.


The first two lines set the tone for the rest of the song: "I don't want to do anything to prove myself to you, I don't want to be something I'm not." The singer is making it clear that their primary goal is not to impress anyone else but to be true to themselves. The verses then go on to describe the frustration and confusion that come with trying to find one's place in the world. The repeated line "every time I try, every time I chase" represents the cyclical nature of this struggle, where the singer keeps trying and failing to meet outside expectations.


The main point of the song is summed up in the chorus: "All I have to do is make my way, make the best of whatever comes my way, whatever comes my way." The singer is reminding themselves that their path in life is their own and that they need to focus on making the best of what they have, rather than trying to attain something that isn't meant for them. The lines "I don't want anything this world can give me, a lot of stuff makes me feel so empty" also drive home the message that external validation and material possessions are not the keys to happiness.


Overall, "I Get Lost" is a powerful song about finding oneself in a world that can be overwhelming and full of pressure. The Bouncing Souls manage to capture the feeling of being lost and confused, but also offer a message of hope and encouragement to listeners who may be going through similar struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want to do anything to prove myself to you.
I am not interested in engaging in activities that will prove anything to you.


I don't want to be something I'm not.
I am content with being myself and don't want to pretend to be someone else.


Every time I try, every time I chase, Something that's wrong or right.
Whenever I attempt to pursue something, I'm uncertain if it's the right choice or not.


I get lost in my mind.
I become trapped in my own thoughts.


I get lost in that lie.
I become lost in the falsehood of trying to be someone I'm not.


I get lost with the idea I have something to prove.
I become distracted by the notion that I need to prove something to others.


All I have to do is make my way.
My only task is to navigate through life.


Make the best of whatever comes my way.
I should make the most out of whatever life presents to me.


I don't want anything this world can give me.
Material possessions don't bring me fulfillment.


A lot of stuff makes me feel so empty.
Many possessions leave me feeling unfulfilled.


Every time I try, every time I chase, Something I want from you.
Whenever I pursue something, it's often something I desire from you.


I get lost with the idea I have something to lose.
I become sidetracked by the belief that I stand to lose something.


Whatever comes my way.
I'm ready to face whatever difficulty or joy comes my way.




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