J.A.M is a side project of members of the Japanese Jazz band SOIL&"PIMP"SESSIONS. Josei (Piano & Keys), Akita Goldman (Bass), and Midorin (Drums) from Soil & Pimp perform as a piano trio and play compositions by band leader Josei, which are more laid-back and melodic than their regular Soil & Pimp "Death Jazz" sound. Their debut album is "Just A Maestro".
Lost
J.A.M Lyrics
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Heart on your sleeve, gum on your shoes
Looking this year's model, feeling yesterday's news
So you take off running like a dog at a racetrack
Crowded in like clowns in a hatchback
Into your own, out in the night
You get a tan from the spotlight
Coming down, getting clearer now
Coming round, getting nearer now
Lost and found, right before your eyes
You never say a word you would take back
You came looking for truth and they faked that
Selling out, buying in
Trading capitol gains and original sin
So you come out swinging like it's time for some payback
Too late, out of date like an eight track
Fade to black, fade to grey
Tired of it anyway
Lost and found in the mirror now
Coming down, getting clearer now
Coming round, getting nearer now
Lost and found, right before your eyes
And you say
It might me hard, but it sure looks easy to me
It might seem funny, but it don't look funny to me
'Cause they keep on talking but they still ain't talking to me
And they think they're ready but they sure ain't ready for me
Find time to shine before the last act
You came looking for faith but you're past that
Comedy and tragedy
When irony is your strategy
So you jump up singing on cue like a laugh track
Switch lanes or remain in the fast track
You don't know, you don't care
See you when you get there
Lost and found in the mirror now
Coming down, getting clearer now
Coming round, getting nearer now
Lost and found, right before your eyes
Lost and found in the mirror now
Coming down, getting clearer now
Coming round, getting nearer now
Lost and found, right before your eyes
The lyrics to J.A.M's song LOST seem to highlight the struggles of trying to find one's place in the world while dealing with societal pressures and expectations. The first stanza seems to describe the feeling of being lost and trying to fit in. The singer longs for fun but maybe feels out of place or like they don't quite fit in with the crowd. They feel outdated like an "eight track" while others are trying to be the "new model." They see others selling out and buying in, trading their morals and authenticity for material gain. However, instead of following suit, the singer comes out swinging and being true to themselves.
The chorus, "Lost and found in the mirror now, coming down, getting clearer now, coming round, getting nearer now, lost and found, right before your eyes," seems to touch upon the idea of self-discovery and self-acceptance. The singer may be lost but they are finding themselves along the way. They are realizing who they are and what they want for themselves.
In the second stanza, the singer seems to be frustrated with the way things are. They came looking for truth but were met with lies and deception. They see the irony in life and how people try to put on different "acts" to navigate through it. But the singer wants to find their own way and shine before it's too late. They refuse to follow the crowd and instead want to stay true to themselves.
Overall, the lyrics to LOST seem to encourage individuality and self-discovery while navigating through life's uncertainties and pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
Me looking for fun and you found that
I'm searching for enjoyment and you have already found it
Heart on your sleeve, gum on your shoes
You're displaying your emotions freely, but are also a little bit messy
Looking this year's model, feeling yesterday's news
Trying to stay current, but feeling outdated
So you take off running like a dog at a racetrack
You try to escape quickly, like a dog running a race
Crowded in like clowns in a hatchback
Squeezed in together like silly clowns in a small car
Into your own, out in the night
Feeling isolated and alone in the darkness
You get a tan from the spotlight
You're constantly in the spotlight, whether you like it or not
Lost and found in the mirror now
Feeling lost and then finding oneself again in the reflection
Coming down, getting clearer now
Becoming more sober and gaining clarity
Coming round, getting nearer now
Getting closer to the truth and the important things in life
Lost and found, right before your eyes
Feeling lost and then found again, all in plain view
You never say a word you would take back
You're always careful about what you say, and never regret it later
You came looking for truth and they faked that
You sought after honesty, but instead got deceit
Selling out, buying in
Compromising your values and conforming to societal norms
Trading capital gains and original sin
Exchanging financial gain for moral loss
So you come out swinging like it's time for some payback
You retaliate with force, seeking revenge
Too late, out of date like an eight track
Your efforts are belated and obsolete
Fade to black, fade to grey
Fading into obscurity and uncertainty
Tired of it anyway
Sick of the situation and ready to move on
And you say
You express yourself and your feelings
It might me hard, but it sure looks easy to me
It may be difficult for some, but appears to be effortless to you
It might seem funny, but it don't look funny to me
Others may find humor in it, but you don't
'Cause they keep on talking but they still ain't talking to me
People continue to converse, yet no one is addressing you
And they think they're ready but they sure ain't ready for me
Others believe they're prepared, but they are not prepared to face you
Find time to shine before the last act
Take the opportunity to stand out before it's too late
You came looking for faith but you're past that
You once sought after belief, but have since moved on
Comedy and tragedy
Life can be both humorous and heart-wrenching
When irony is your strategy
Using irony as a tactic or approach to life
So you jump up singing on cue like a laugh track
You act when it is expected, like a rehearsed TV sitcom audience laugh
Switch lanes or remain in the fast track
Be adaptable or continue with your current lifestyle
You don't know, you don't care
You're not sure and you're indifferent
See you when you get there
Until next time or when you arrive at your destination
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWARD M CISNEROS, LANCE M FANGUY, NOAH DAVID JULIAN GREEN, JOEL E JOHNSON, STEPHEN SUMNERS LIGHT
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