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Lost in Egypt
Code Of Ethics Lyrics
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A slave to my own sin
Can't find my way out
Don't know where to begin
My eyes see trouble
Off in the distance
The fate of my future
I'm lost in Egypt
Sinking in a desert sand
Lost in Egypt
Lord will you take my hand
I must turn quickly
No time to hesitate
I long for safety
Across the red sea
I'm lost in Egypt
Sinking in a desert sand
Lost in Egypt
Lord will you take my hand
I want to know the reason (my hand)
Why would a King become a man
To lead us out of the desert sand
I want to know the reason (my hand)
Why would a King become a man
To lead us out of the desert sand
I'm lost in Egypt
Sinking in a desert sand
Lost in Egypt
Lord will you take my hand
I'm lost in Egypt
Sinking in a desert sand
Lost in Egypt
Lord will you take my hand
The lyrics to Code Of Ethics's song Lost in Egypt depict a feeling of being lost and in need of guidance. The singer is struggling with their own inner demons, feeling like a slave to their own sin and unable to find a way out. The mention of seeing trouble off in the distance and not knowing what the future holds further emphasizes this sense of uncertainty.
The allusion to the story of the Israelites in the desert, struggling to find their way to the Promised Land, adds another layer of meaning to the lyrics. The singer is lost in Egypt, a reference to the Israelites being enslaved in Egypt before being led out by Moses. The line "Why would a King become a man To lead us out of the desert sand" is a reference to Jesus, who is believed by Christians to be the king who became human to guide humanity to salvation.
In summary, Lost in Egypt is a song about feeling lost and in need of guidance, drawing on both personal struggles and religious imagery to evoke a sense of uncertainty and yearning for clarity.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm lost in Egypt
I am feeling lost and in a state of confusion.
A slave to my own sin
I am a victim of my own wrongdoings and bad habits.
Can't find my way out
I am unable to find my way out of the current situation/problem.
Don't know where to begin
I am clueless about where and how to start to find a solution.
My eyes see trouble
I can sense troubles ahead.
Off in the distance
The troubles I perceive seem to be in the future.
The fate of my future
The outcome of my future is unpredictable.
God only knows
Only God knows what is ahead of me in the future.
Sinking in a desert sand
I am feeling overwhelmed and helpless like sinking in a desert sand.
Lord will you take my hand
I am asking for divine intervention to help me get out of the situation.
No time to hesitate
I need to act and make decisions quickly.
I long for safety
I am yearning for a sense of security and comfort.
Across the red sea
To achieve safety, I need to cross a challenging obstacle.
I want to know the reason (my hand)
I am curious to understand the significance (and perhaps receive guidance) of a particular action (holding hands).
Why would a King become a man
I am questioning why someone in such a high position would lower themselves to help others.
To lead us out of the desert sand
I am acknowledging that this person (the King) is leading us to a better situation.
Contributed by Lincoln V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.