Lost
Hope Lyrics


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In time
Crucified
Between watches
I stand alone

In years
Lost
In the number of calendars
I stand alone

Walking through atomic age
Feeling the worlds hate and rage
My emotions useless here
I shed a tear

Pain and suffer everywhere
Children dying in warfare
Sensless killing all around
God, please, take me off this ground





Eli, Eli, Lama Sabakhtani

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Lost" by Hope are deeply introspective and haunting, exploring the themes of isolation, despair, and the human cost of war. The first two stanzas speak of being alone, both literally and metaphorically, as the singer stands between "watches" and is lost in the passage of time. The third stanza brings us to the present, described as an "atomic age" full of hatred and rage, in which the singer's emotions feel useless. The singer mourns the painful reality of war, where innocent children die and senseless killing surrounds them. The final line, "Eli, Eli, Lama Sabakhtani," is a Biblical reference to Jesus' cry on the cross, translated as "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" Here, it embodies the sense of desperation and abandonment that permeates throughout the rest of the song.


The repeated theme of standing alone, coupled with the mournful melody and sparse instrumentation, creates a sense of profound loneliness and isolation. The lyrics evoke a deep sense of empathy for those affected by war and violence, and the futility of our emotional responses in a world where such things are commonplace. The use of religious allusion in the final line adds another layer of complexity to the song's themes, forcing us to confront questions of faith and suffering alongside the more immediate realities of war.


Line by Line Meaning

In time
As time passes by


Crucified
Feeling trapped and helpless


Between watches
In the gaps between times


I stand alone
Feeling isolated and unsupported


In years
As I grow older


Lost
Confused and directionless


In the number of calendars
In the many years that have passed


I stand alone
Still feeling isolated and unsupported


Walking through atomic age
Living in a world of nuclear weapons


Feeling the worlds hate and rage
Experiencing the anger and hostility of humanity


My emotions useless here
Feeling helpless to change anything


I shed a tear
Expressing sadness and grief


Pain and suffer everywhere
Witnessing widespread suffering


Children dying in warfare
Seeing innocent lives lost in war


Sensless killing all around
Experiencing inexplicable violence


God, please, take me off this ground
Praying for release from this world


Eli, Eli, Lama Sabakhtani
Quote from the Bible meaning 'My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?'




Writer(s): Javine Hylton Copyright: Emi Music Publishing Ltd., Blue Sky Music Ltd.

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