Lose Ourselves
Boundary Run Lyrics
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And you got 42nd Street
Painted pictures on the line
I got time to kill
And you're still on that pedestal
How'd we cause this great divide?
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Where'd we hide when the wolves come out?
Oh, oh
Why do we lose ourselves
Trying to prove ourselves?
Why do we lose ourselves?
I got wounds to heal
And you got both hands on the wheel
Staring straight, a few more miles to go
I just keep looking back
And you never had time for that
This is where the rubber met the road
Oh, oh
Where'd we go when the walls come down?
Oh, oh
Where'd we hide when the wolves come out?
Oh, oh
Why do we lose ourselves
Trying to prove ourselves?
Why do we lose ourselves?
Lose Ourselves
My mind keeps running to
The place we lost control
Broken promises
Falling with the snow
Why do we lose ourselves?
Oh, Why do we lose ourselves?
Oh, oh
Where'd we go when the walls come down?
Oh, oh
Where'd we hide when the wolves come out?
Oh, oh
Why do we lose ourselves
Trying to prove ourselves?
Why do we lose ourselves?
Lose Ourselves
The song "Lose Ourselves" by Boundary Run is about two people who were once close, but have now grown apart. The lyrics mention lies and painted pictures, suggesting that their relationship was built on a false foundation. One person is described as being on a pedestal, while the other has wounds to heal. The chorus asks where they go when the walls come down and the wolves come out, implying that they cannot face their problems and are prone to running away. The last verse reflects on broken promises and the loss of control, but also asks why they keep losing themselves in the process of trying to prove themselves.
The lyrics of "Lose Ourselves" showcase the struggles of maintaining a relationship and the difficulties that arise when two people cannot see eye to eye. The song is relatable to anyone who has experienced a rift in a relationship, whether it be romantic or platonic. The metaphor of walls coming down and wolves coming out symbolizes the dangers of vulnerability and the threat of being hurt when we let our guard down.
Line by Line Meaning
I got lies to keep
I have to maintain my false persona/character
And you got 42nd Street
And you have your own distractions/problems to deal with
Painted pictures on the line
Creating a facade and living a life of pretense
I got time to kill
I have nothing substantial to do or aim for
And you're still on that pedestal
You still cling onto the idea of superiority
How'd we cause this great divide?
How did we allow our relationship to fall apart?
My mind keeps running to
I keep thinking about
The place we lost control
The moment when we lost our grip on the situation/relationship
Broken promises
The unfulfilled/promised vows
Falling with the snow
Fading away with time
Oh, Why do we lose ourselves?
Why do we surrender our true selves in a bid to conform to society/relationships?
Where'd we go when the walls come down?
Where do we seek refuge when things go wrong?
Where'd we hide when the wolves come out?
Where do we find solace when faced with tough times?
Trying to prove ourselves?
Why do we attempt to demonstrate our worth to others?
Lose Ourselves
Deviate from our true selves
Oh, oh
Why do we lose ourselves?
Writer(s): Tim Halperin, William Van Alstine
Contributed by Liam E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.