Lost & Found
Jael Lyrics


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I really wanted to go
It hurt me too much to stay
I run away so fast
That my heart couldn't find a way
And then you came along
And I was tired of my sadness
It seemed as though my life went on
But the feeling didn't last

[Chorus:]
And then you came along
And then it's gone
Saving my life from going on (lost and found)
Thinking of what else you could have done
It wasn't meant to be (lost and found)
Holding on to everything that's gone
Saving my life from going on (lost and found)
Thinking of what else you could have done
It wasn't meant to be (lost and found)

I was back on my feet
You could say I was barely walking
But the cut was deep
And I was holding on to the past

[Chorus]

He had stolen my illusions
And I needed them so badly
I grew tired of my confusion
'Cause he was still there
Everywhere (everywhere)

You came along, and I was lost and found (lost and found)
Lost and found, my life went on, but I was lost and found
You came along when I was stuck in the past
There was a new life in sight
But I was blind

[Chorus x 2]





It wasn't meant to be

Overall Meaning

The song "Lost & Found" by Jael is a heartfelt expression of the complexities of love and loss. The opening lines set the stage for the rest of the song as Jael shares her desire to leave a painful situation. She conveys the deep emotional turmoil behind her decision to leave but also reveals that her rapid departure left her heart in disarray. Jael sings about her yearning for a new chapter in her life while also grappling with feelings of sadness and uncertainty.


The chorus serves as the emotional anchor of the song. Jael describes how meeting someone new saved her from losing her grip on life even as she feels weighed down by the lingering feelings of her past relationship. The lyrics "Thinking of what else you could have done / It wasn't meant to be" paint a picture of a person still struggling with regret and questions about why things ended the way they did. The penultimate verse speaks to the psychological power of heartbreak. Jael admits that the person who hurt her stole her illusions and left her confused and disoriented. Although she begins to heal from the past, he continues to haunt her. The final chorus brings the song full circle as Jael reflects on how finding someone new helped her find herself again.


Line by Line Meaning

I really wanted to go
I was deeply unhappy and wanted to leave my current situation


It hurt me too much to stay
The pain of staying was too much for me to bear


I run away so fast
I left quickly without looking back


That my heart couldn't find a way
I was so lost that my heart couldn't help me find my place in the world


And then you came along
Someone new entered my life


And I was tired of my sadness
I was exhausted by the weight of my emotions


It seemed as though my life went on
My life appeared to be moving forward


But the feeling didn't last
However, the sense of peace was short-lived


And then it's gone
The feeling of happiness disappeared


Saving my life from going on (lost and found)
This newfound love saved me from living an empty life


Thinking of what else you could have done
I wondered if there was more they could do


It wasn't meant to be (lost and found)
In the end, it was not meant to work out


Holding on to everything that's gone
I clung to my past, even when it was gone


I was back on my feet
I regained my sense of stability


You could say I was barely walking
I wasn't very confident in myself


But the cut was deep
Emotionally, I was still in pain


And I was holding on to the past
I was unable to move forward or let go


He had stolen my illusions
Someone had shattered my hopes and dreams


And I needed them so badly
Those illusions were an important part of my identity


I grew tired of my confusion
The ambiguity in my life had become exhausting


'Cause he was still there
My past would not let me go


Everywhere (everywhere)
His presence seemed to be inescapable


You came along, and I was lost and found (lost and found)
The arrival of someone new gave me direction and purpose


Lost and found, my life went on, but I was lost and found
Even though I had a new life, I still felt lost and unsure


You came along when I was stuck in the past
This person showed up when I was unable to let go of my history


There was a new life in sight
A new opportunity for happiness presented itself


But I was blind
I was not initially able to see this new chance for what it was




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NOWELL RHYS FULBER, WILHELM ANTON LEEB

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@himeko25

Muy linda cancion me encanta delerium y la voz de esta chica Jael, las dos que tiene ella con delerium me parecen muy hermosas, gracias por subir este video.

@Eduardoloboluna22

Delerium featuring many singers, but I think Jaël is the best of them all!! She makes magic with her voice and her charm!!!

@dwd603

Delerium,vynikající!!!Koncert v Praze se mi moc,moc líbil.

@CarolMcGuigan

Sometimes in life we need to see the light. But, at times we read into a song what we need and are feeling. The beauty of music.

@Tikatinu

Always loved Delerium, and always will! Thier songs have a meaning, and are touching. They have heart :D

@Peterx648

Amazing voice!

@HotaruMimiuchi

Dude! I love this song! the video rocks too!

@jimzorger

This lady rocks my world... I'll always be a fan!

@pw6783

me encanta este grupo!!! chido!!

@ericsurf6

Wonderful voice~!

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