Lost in the Moment
Darius Lyrics


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Spring break, tan skin
Lord I can't remember when
I fell, so fast
Knowing it could never last

I got lost in the rhythm of the waves of the ocean
Lost in the sunset too
I got lost in your eyes and the time don't you know it
Baby, I got lost in you

Five days, four nights
Had a smile I will remember For the rest of my life
How sweet was your kiss
I still taste it on my lips

I got lost in the rhythm of the waves of the ocean
Lost in the sunset too
I got lost in your eyes and the time Don't you know it
Baby, I got lost in you
Baby, I got lost in you yeah

Packed car, your tears
I said girl I hate to leave you here
I'll be back, I lied
It's been all these years
And I still hear your goodbye

I got lost in the rhythm of the waves of the ocean
Lost in the sunset too
I got lost in your eyes and the time Don't you know it
Baby I got lost in you

I got lost in the rhythm of the waves of the ocean
Lost in the sunset too, yeah
I got lost in your eyes and the time Don't you know it
Baby I got lost in you, yeah




Baby I got lost in you
Oh baby, I got lost in you

Overall Meaning

“Lost In You” by Darius Rucker is a romantic ballad that explores the experience of being completely taken away by a moment or a person. The lyrics describe a spring break romance in which the singer falls deeply into a connection with a woman, but knows that it can’t last forever. The verses of the song detail the memories that stick out to the singer the most, including the beauty of the ocean and sunset, the sweetness of the woman's kiss, and the pain of leaving her behind. Even years later, the singer carries the weight of the goodbye and the memory of the woman with him.


The chorus of the song is the real standout, as it describes the singer's experience of getting lost in the moment with the woman he's with. He sings about getting lost in the rhythm of the waves and the sunset, but also in her eyes and the time they spent together. The repetition of the phrase “I got lost in you” ties the song together in a powerful way, emphasizing the depth of feeling and the all-consuming nature of love.


Some clues exist within the song that suggest the experience wasn’t a particularly happy one. For example, he remembers that leaving was painful, and he “lied” to the woman when he claimed he’d be back. The melody, too, is quite mournful. But, for the most part, this is a song that luxuriates in the thrill of the moment, the enchantment of falling head over heels.



Line by Line Meaning

Spring break, tan skin
Reflecting on the start of the relationship, the singer remembers meeting their partner on a spring break vacation


Lord I can't remember when
The singer is having trouble recalling the exact date or moment when they fell in love with their partner


I fell, so fast
Despite not remembering the exact moment of falling in love, the singer knows that they fell for their partner very quickly


Knowing it could never last
Despite their strong feelings, the singer recognizes that the relationship was unlikely to have a long-term future


I got lost in the rhythm of the waves of the ocean
The singer became deeply absorbed and enamoured by the feeling of being in the ocean and listening to its waves


Lost in the sunset too
Similarly, the singer became lost in the beauty of the sunsets they saw with their partner


I got lost in your eyes and the time don't you know it
The singer was so struck by their partner's eyes and the quality of time spent with them that they became absorbed in their presence


Baby, I got lost in you
Overall, the singer became so emotionally caught up in their partner that they lost themselves entirely in the relationship


Five days, four nights
The singer reflects on the length of the spring break trip with their partner


Had a smile I will remember For the rest of my life
The singer has very fond memories of the happiness shared over the trip, holding on to a smile that they will never forget


How sweet was your kiss
The singer reflects on the tenderness and sweetness of a memorable kiss shared with their partner


I still taste it on my lips
Years later, the memory of the kiss lingers with the singer, evoking a sense of continued emotional attachment


Packed car, your tears
The singer remembers the sadness of having to leave their partner after the spring break, referring to the sight of their tears as they parted ways


I said girl I hate to leave you here
The singer recalls expressing reluctance to leave their partner behind at the end of the vacation


I'll be back, I lied
Despite intending to return to their partner, the singer admits that they were never able to keep this promise


It's been all these years
The singer reflects on the passage of time since the end of the spring break trip


And I still hear your goodbye
Despite the passage of time, the singer continues to feel the pain of their partner's farewell


Baby, I got lost in you yeah
The singer reiterates the depth of their connection to their partner, indicating that their love remains strong despite the intervening years




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Darius Rucker, Mark Nesler, Phillip White

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ashish_r

Just heard this on Apple Music. So GOOOOOOD!
Lyrics: I hear you comin'
Talk to me
I wish you could
Speak to say

Lost in the moment
I'm losing control

Lost in the moment

I wish you could
Speak to say

Lost in the moment
I'm losing control

Lost in the moment
Lost in the moment
I'm losing control
Lost in the moment
I'm losing control
Lost in the moment

Written by:
Wayne Snow



All comments from YouTube:

@nicolelynn8494

This song is transcendent. I drove from the Washington West Coast to South Texas on the Gulf of Mexico in 3 days and 2 nights. I’ll never forget the feeling of driving in a new rental, speakers full blast, sunroof open playing this song on replay. Surreal

@Therocket6521

This song took me to your experience 👆🏾❤️

@Not_j4ke

That sounds glorious ✨️💕

@wiifii5.071

It hits different i know ❤

@tm8602

It played on “recommended songs for you” on Spotify and it definitely has my attention

@jeffc2081

So magnificent. I listened to you since Maliblue, but never commented. I love your work so much. I cried to Lost in The Moment and wanted to show my appreciation for your talent. I am so happy there are people who can make this level of art

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You said that so perfect!!

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