Lost In The World
Kanye West Lyrics

I'm up in the woods
I'm in an isolated place, with my thoughts and feelings.

I'm down on my mind
I'm not in the right state of mind, feeling low and unsettled.

I'm building a still
I'm trying to create a sense of calm and slow down the pace of time.

To slow down time
To have more time to think and be reflective.

I'm lost in the world
I feel disconnected and disoriented, struggling to find my place.

Been down my whole life
I have struggled for a long time to find meaning and purpose.

I'm new in the city
I'm in a new place, trying to navigate my way around and find my place.

And I'm down for the night
I'm up for whatever happens tonight, ready to embrace the unknown.

You're my devil, you're my angel
You are both good and bad for me, you bring me both happiness and pain.

You're my Heaven, you're my Hell
You are both the best and worst thing to ever happen to me.

You're my now, you're my forever
You are both my present and my future, you have a profound impact on my life.

You're my freedom, you're my jail
You are both my escape and my trap, I am both free and stuck with you.

You're my lies, you're my truth
You are both a deceiver and a bringer of truth to me.

You're my war, you're my truce
You are both a source of conflict and a peacemaker in my life.

You're my questions, you're my proof
You make me question things and doubt myself, but you also give me validation and certainty.

You're my stress and you're my masseuse
You bring me both tension and relief, you create problems and help to solve them.

Ma-ma-se, ma-ma-se, ma-ma-ku-sa
This is meaningless lyrics, possibly meant to evoke a tribal chant or a sense of primal energy.

Lost in this plastic light
Feeling trapped and disconnected in a world of artificiality and superficiality.

Let's break out of this fake ass party
Let's escape from this meaningless gathering and do something more authentic and real.

Turn this into a classic night
Let's make this a night to remember, something timeless and unforgettable.

If we die in each other's arms
Even if the worst happens, if we go down together, it will all be worth it.

Still get laid in that afterlife
Even in death, we will be together, doing what we love and enjoying each other's company.

Run from the lights, run from the night
Let's get away from everything, run away from the stress and the chaos of the world.

Who will survive in America?
This line is a reference to the Gil Scott-Heron poem of the same name, which critiques the violence and inequality in America. Kanye is questioning who will make it through amidst all the struggles and hardships.

Down for the ride, known for the ride
Let's embrace the journey, whatever happens. We're in this together, and we'll make it through.

Hey oh wow oh
More senseless lyrics, possibly meant to evoke a sense of excitement and energy.

Whoa whoa whoa
This is another meaningless phrase, possibly meant to convey a sense of emotion or enthusiasm.