Smith has been performing since the age of 8 and writing songs since 11, amassing a broad catalog of mostly unreleased tracks that skew from pop to modern soul. One of the earliest songs she remembers writing was called “High Street,” about when all the stores in her hometown of Walsall, in the midwest of England, closed during the economic recession of the late-’00s, leaving behind a hollow ghost town. Walsall is a run-down place, Smith said, with “a lot of creative people, but not many possibilities.”
Lost & Found
Jorja Smith Lyrics
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(Why do we all fall down?)
(Why do we all fall down?)
Why do we all fall down with innocence
Still on the ground? Oh-oh-oh
Why do we all fall down and apart
On the lost and found
I never thought I would ever find
Something so assured, but so fine (but so fine, but so fine)
I fantasized that you come around
Focusin' your dreams turn to reality
So tell me how am I ever gonna find love in you
If I do not even know what I want from you
'Cause we both want different things
Why can't this be one common theme, no
I never thought I would ever find
Something so assured but so fine
Why do we all fall down with innocence
Still on the ground, no
Why do we all fall down and apart
On the lost and found
I never thought you would stay around
It felt way too good to be real
I heard that good things don't last a while
Please don't be the one to leave first
They say we're way too young to get the job done
Are we really too young to be having so much fun?
'Cause I'm not quite sure right now
I don't really understand how
I am ever really gonna be in love with you
'Cause I never even thought you would want me too
I am gone now
Why do we all fall down with innocence
Still on the ground, oh-oh-oh
Why do we all fall down and apart
On the lost and found
I'm in love with the thought of you
I'm in love with the thought of you
In Jorja Smith's song LOST & FOUND, the lyrics talk about the confusion, uncertainty, and vulnerability that come with falling in love. The song highlights the paradox of wanting someone so badly but not knowing exactly what you want from them or whether they want you back. The first verse with lyrics, "Why do we all fall down with innocence, still on the ground, why do we all fall down with it on the lost and found" illustrates the confusion that comes with this experience. The singer feels lost and unable to process everything that is happening.
The second verse continues to explore the singer's insecurities and doubts about the relationship. The singer expresses the feeling of being in love but unsure if their partner feels the same way. The lines, "So tell me how am I ever gonna find love in you, if I do not even know what I want from you" illustrates this uncertainty. The song ends with the singer admitting that they're in love with the thought of their partner, once again highlighting the confusion and vulnerability that come with falling in love.
Overall, the song portrays the complexity of the experience of falling in love, exploring the feelings of confusion, vulnerability, and uncertainty that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do we all fall down with innocence
Still on the ground
Why do we all fall down with it
On the lost and found
Despite our innocent intentions, why do we often still end up failing and feeling lost amidst the chaos and challenges of life?
I never thought I would ever find
Something so assured but so fine
I fantasized that you come around
Focusin' your dreams turn to reality
So tell me how am I ever gonna find love in you
If I do not even know what I want from you
'Cause we both want different things
Why can't this be one common thing
I never thought I would ever find
Something so assured but so fine
Despite finding something rare and special with someone, the fear of not knowing each other's desires and having conflicting goals causes confusion and inhibits the likelihood of a successful relationship.
Why do we all fall down with innocence
Still on the ground, no
Why do we all fall down on a boat
On the lost and found
Even when we are hopeful and open to possibilities, why do we often end up feeling lost and directionless like a ship at sea?
I never thought you would stay around
It felt way too good to be real
I heard that good things don't last a while
Please don't be the one to leave first
They say we're way too young to get the job done
Are we really too young to be having so much fun?
'Cause I'm not quite sure right now
I don't really understand how
I am ever really gonna be in love with you
'Cause I never even thought you would want me too
I am gone now
Despite the blissful feeling of finding someone who seems perfect, the fear of losing them or being judged for a fleeting love raises doubts and causes confusion, leading to feeling lost and unsure of how to connect on a deeper level.
Why do we all fall down with innocence
Still on the ground
Why do we all fall down all apart
On the lost and found
Despite our best efforts and intentions, why do we still fall apart and feel lost in the search for love and meaning?
I'm in love with the thought of you
I'm in love with the thought of you
Even when reality falls short or is confusing, the idea of being in love and finding someone to share life with remains a powerful and alluring concept.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charlie Perry, Jorja Smith
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