In the mid-1960s Clapton left the Yardbirds to play with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. Immediately after leaving Mayall, Clapton formed the power trio Cream with drummer Ginger Baker and bassist Jack Bruce, in which Clapton played sustained blues improvisations and "arty, blues-based psychedelic pop". After Cream broke up, he formed blues rock band Blind Faith with Baker, Steve Winwood, and Ric Grech. Clapton's solo career began in the 1970s, where his work bore the influence of the mellow style of J. J. Cale and the reggae of Bob Marley. His version of Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff" helped reggae reach a mass market. Two of his most popular recordings were "Layla", recorded with Derek and the Dominos; and Robert Johnson's "Crossroads", recorded with Cream. Following the death of his son Conor in 1991, Clapton's grief was expressed in the song "Tears in Heaven", which was featured on his Unplugged album.
Clapton has been the recipient of 18 Grammy Awards, and the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. In 2004 he was awarded a CBE at Buckingham Palace for services to music. He has received four Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. In his solo career, Clapton has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. In 1998, Clapton, a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, founded the Crossroads Centre on Antigua, a medical facility for recovering substance abusers.
Get Lost
Eric Clapton Lyrics
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Why should I say I'm sorry?
If I hurt you,
You know you've hurt me too.
[Chorus:]
But you get lost inside your tears,
And there is nothing I can do,
That I am nothing without you.
You're angry.
Why shouldn't you be angry?
With what we've been through,
Well I get angry too.
[Chorus]
'Cause I am nothing without you.
Why should we have taken so long
To be looking inside of our mind?
Everything we tried went wrong.
Are we worried 'bout what we might find?
I'm sorry,
But can I say I'm sorry?
If I hurt you,
You know it hurts me too.
[Chorus]
And you get lost inside your tears,
And there is nothing we can do,
'Cause I get lost inside my fear
That I am nothing without you.
'Cause I am nothing without you.
And I am nothing without you.
'Cause I am nothing without you.
'Cause I am nothing without you.
The song "Get Lost" by Eric Clapton is an emotional musical confession of love and dependence. The lyrics reflect the intricate emotions of a couple struggling through their issues and trying to stay together despite the challenges. The opening line of the song, "Why should I say I'm sorry? If I hurt you, you know you've hurt me too," implies the complicated nature of a relationship and the accountability both partners have in facing their issues. The chorus of the song carries a sense of hopelessness as both partners struggle to understand each other's emotions. The line "But you get lost inside your tears, and there is nothing I can do. 'Cause I get lost inside my fear that I am nothing without you" highlights the fear of losing the other person and being left alone.
The second verse reflects the couple's anger at one another and how their emotions run high because of the hurt they feel. However, despite everything, they know that they are both struggling to stay together and are nothing without each other. The final verse of the song is a sense of regret and the desire to make amends. The partner apologizes and wants to make things right but is aware that their actions have also affected the other person.
Overall, "Get Lost" is an emotional song that beautifully captures the complex and intricate nature of love and relationships. It portrays the struggle to keep things together despite the challenges, and to strive for forgiveness and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry.
Why should I apologize when you hurt me just as much?
Why should I say I'm sorry?
I shouldn't be the only one apologizing when we both have caused each other pain.
If I hurt you,
I acknowledge that I may have caused you pain.
You know you've hurt me too.
I want you to also recognize that you have caused me pain.
But you get lost inside your tears,
You become so consumed with your own emotions that it affects our relationship.
And there is nothing I can do,
I feel helpless and unable to fix the situation when you are in this state.
'Cause I get lost inside my fear
I worry that without you, I am nothing and that scares me.
That I am nothing without you.
I feel like my identity and worth are tied to our relationship.
You're angry.
I understand why you are upset and it's justified given what we have been through.
Why shouldn't you be angry?
It makes sense for you to feel this way, given the circumstances.
With what we've been through,
Our past experiences have caused us both pain and suffering.
Well I get angry too.
I am also affected emotionally by what we have been through.
Why should we have taken so long
It's unfortunate that it took us so much time to recognize the root issues in our relationship.
To be looking inside of our mind?
We should have examined our own thoughts and feelings earlier to understand ourselves and each other better.
Everything we tried went wrong.
Despite our efforts, we were unsuccessful in making things work.
Are we worried 'bout what we might find?
We may have been hesitant to take a closer look at our own thoughts and feelings out of fear of what we may discover.
But can I say I'm sorry?
I still feel the need to apologize for any pain I may have caused you.
And you get lost inside your tears,
Your emotional state is still affecting our relationship.
And there is nothing we can do,
It feels like our situation is unlikely to change or improve.
And you get lost inside your tears,
Your emotional state is still affecting our relationship.
'Cause I am nothing without you.
I am still struggling to accept that my worth and identity are not solely tied to our relationship.
And I am nothing without you.
I still hold onto the belief that I am nothing without your love and support.
'Cause I am nothing without you.
My fear of losing you still takes precedence over my own personal growth and self-worth.
'Cause I am nothing without you.
My fear has consumed me to the point where I can't see my own value and worth outside of our relationship.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC PATRICK CLAPTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Anatolie Arhitect
I told my wife, that , every time we will have hard times in our relationship, we should take a brake and watch "The story of us" once again.
Abm Ifbb
I really luv this song. It makes me think about my life, my losts, my broken heart... My lack of sense or patience for being more present, more careful... I'm really sorry about everything...
Brad Brown
the same here. I went through a painful divorce and it screwed me up for way too long. Until I forgave her. I told her, "Im sorry for whatever I did".
Eugene Red
One of the most beautiful songs.
melvin151515
I keep forgetting about this song and rediscovering it. What a gem.
eliana.ramos
É um gênio da música...vocês deveriam orgulhar-se!
nate noel
I’m starting to love this song after watching the movie the story of us. Amazing
Любовь Масленок
Обожаю фильм...каждый просмотр помогает преодолеть нахлынувшие проблемы....ну а песня усиливает эмоции.Все преодолимо-!!!
Lisa Roy
amazing and so intuitive.....we also found it from "The story of us"but it resonates so much. Oh gosh - our artists from the 70's are the BEST!!!!!
Luciana Tassia
Caraca que música maravigold 💛