Lost
Coldplay Lyrics

Just because I'm losing
Just because something is not going my way or I am losing a particular thing or person, does not mean that I am directionless.

Doesn't mean I'm lost
My current situation may seem like I am lost or have no sense of direction, but that's not the case.

Doesn't mean I'll stop
My loss or struggles doesn't mean I'll give up; I will keep going.

Doesn't mean I will cross
I don't have to cross every single bridge that comes my way; giving up on one thing doesn't mean that I won't succeed somewhere else.

Just because I'm hurting
Even if I'm hurting because of something, it doesn't mean that I'm injured or wounded permanently.

Doesn't mean I'm hurt
My temporary struggles or pain do not define me or make me any less valuable as a person.

Doesn't mean I didn't get what I deserve
My struggles or pain doesn't necessarily mean that I am undeserving of the good things in life.

No better and no worse
I am neither above nor below anyone else due to my current situation; we are all equal.

I just got lost
I may have lost my way or direction, but I haven't lost myself.

Every river that I've tried to cross
Every obstacle that I come across in life, I attempt to overcome it or adapt to it.

And every door I ever tried was locked
Every opportunity that I have tried to pursue was not always successful or greeted with open arms.

Oh, and I'm just waiting 'till the shine wears off
I am waiting until the allure of these opportunities fades, and I can see them more accurately without the blinding glimmer.

You might be a big fish
Someone else may seem more prominent or more successful than I am in my current situation.

In a little pond
But they may only be famous or successful in a specific environment or social circle.

Doesn't mean you've won
Their success doesn't invalidate mine or stake their claim as the only winner in the game of life.

'Cause along may come
There is a chance that another, more impressive fish will come along.

A bigger one
This new fish may seem even more successful or impressive than the previous one.

And you'll be lost
The presence of this new, more impressive fish may leave me feeling lost or unsure of my place.

Every river that you tried to cross
Just like me, the new fish may face their own obstacles and struggles.

Every gun you ever held went off
Their past successes do not define their future, and they may not be able to overcome every challenge they face.

Oh, and I'm just waiting 'till the firing starts
I am waiting until they're facing similar struggles to the ones that I faced so that they can see that I am not so different from them.

Oh, and I'm just waiting 'till the shine wears off
As with myself, I am waiting for them to see their own situations more clearly and without the blinding gleam of their past achievements.

Oh, and I'm just waiting 'till the shine wears off
I will continue to wait patiently, and not compare myself to other's perceived successes until the allure of those successes fades.