The Lost And Found
Derailers Lyrics


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There's a honky-tonk across the tracks
It's called The Lost and Found
And anytime both night or day
You hear the jukebox sound

It's playing sad and lonesome songs
That help the beer go down
You always have a song to count on
At The Lost and Found

They always take good care of you
At The Lost and Found
And when the closing lights come on
You're still hanging 'round

'Cause if you're in for a penny
Then you're in for a pound
You always seem to lose yourself
At The Lost and Found

The proprietor sets you up a tab
If you seek too deep
And the barmaid gently wakes you
If you fall asleep

And asks you if you need a cab
Or maybe one more round
They always take good care of you
At The Lost and Found

They always take good care of you
At The Lost and Found
And when the closing lights come on
You're still hanging 'round

'Cause if you're in for a penny
Then you're in for a pound
You always seem to lose yourself
At The Lost and Found




You always seem to lose yourself
At The Lost and Found

Overall Meaning

The Derailers’ song “Lost and Found” is a poignant tale of a local honky-tonk establishment where people go to drink, listen to music, and forget about their troubles. The song creates a vivid setting of the bar, where the jukebox belts out sad songs that aid in drowning sorrows. The lyrics underscore the bar’s welcoming atmosphere and the way bar employees take care of their patrons.


The song’s narrative is about people losing themselves at The Lost and Found, both metaphorically and literally. At the end of a long and hard night of drinking, the barmaid wakes up the inebriated customers and offers them a cab or one last drink. The lyrics suggest that there is something about the bar’s ambiance that makes its customers keep coming back, even when they know they shouldn’t.


In the end, the song is a testament to the power of music, community spirit, and the allure of establishments like The Lost and Found that offer an escape from the daily grind of life's troubles. It speaks of the common human experience of seeking solace, comfort, and camaraderie in times of despair.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a honky-tonk across the tracks
There is a bar on the other side of the railroad tracks


It's called The Lost and Found
This bar is named The Lost and Found


And anytime both night or day
This bar is open 24/7


You hear the jukebox sound
You can always hear music coming from the jukebox


It's playing sad and lonesome songs
The jukebox plays melancholy tunes


That help the beer go down
These tunes assist with drinking beers


You always have a song to count on
You can always count on hearing music at this bar


At The Lost and Found
This is a reference to the bar, previously mentioned


They always take good care of you
The staff will take care of the customers


And when the closing lights come on
When the bar is about to close


You're still hanging 'round
People are still present, even when it's closing time


'Cause if you're in for a penny
If you're going to start something small


Then you're in for a pound
You're going to finish it big


You always seem to lose yourself
People tend to get lost in this bar


The proprietor sets you up a tab
The owner will start a tab for you to pay later


If you seek too deep
If you consume too much alcohol


And the barmaid gently wakes you
The bartender will wake a sleeping customer


If you fall asleep
If you drunkenly pass out


And asks you if you need a cab
The bartender will ask if you need a ride home


Or maybe one more round
Or maybe one more drink before leaving


You always seem to lose yourself
People tend to get lost in this bar


At The Lost and Found
This is a reference to the bar, previously mentioned




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ChickenpickingLouie

One of my favorite groups! It's shame Villanueva left but I still bump these guys!

Norma Picken

I Just Love theses Guys What a GREAT BAND!!! And songs ...you just got to be on the floor ....dancing the night away...LOVE IT!!! :)

jradamo

Awesome traditional country sound. Great job!

Jake Blues

Great band and I love playing it on guitar.

Susan Fitzgerald

this band is really good sounds a lot like Buck Owens and the good old country music

MrJhb11

This is my favorite country song....ever...that is all

Walter Lavigne

Good sounds, love it.

Fred Foos

These guys are simply awesome

Mackingcole

Never heard of this band in England. Makes you wonder why the Mavericks made it big, and the Derailers didn't? Airplay i guess? Love this band now; thanks for downloading

Brian Middleton

Just love theses guys great country music

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