After releasing two albums with this line-up, Sal left due to musical differences, and recruited a drummer for the recording/touring of 'Soul Searching Sun.' Caputo felt that the band's original spirit had left the band, and decided to quit in 1997. After a tour with replacement vocalist Whitfield Crane, the singer from Ugly Kid Joe, the band officially disbanded in 1999.
In 2003, the band reunited with their original line-up and played two sold-out shows before their home-town crowd, receiving great reception. This eventually led to a new studio album in 2005, namely 'Broken Valley'. Caputo came out as transgender in 2011. The band broke up again in 2012.
In 2014 the original 'River Runs Red' line-up returned to stage for several gigs. Their latest album A Place Where There's No More Pain was released in 2017. An upcoming album 'The Sound of Scars' is set to be released in 2019.
Lost At 22
Life of Agony Lyrics
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If I knew where to go I'd get there someday.
If I knew where to fly I'd fly away, forget about life for a while.
But it never is that easy to just pick up and go and do as you're told like.
'Cause life never works out that way.
If it were true the skies would be full everyday.
If I knew how to fly, I'd fly away.
If I knew how to fly, I knew how to fly away.
Well I'm lost at 22 and I've got no fucking clue.
No I don't know if things will work out right.
I'm lost and confused.
I'm lost at 22 and I don't know if my life's gonna end up right.
'Cause they keep on telling me that I'm young, dumb and naive.
But that's just what they want me to believe.
Well I'd rather be lost at sea than become part of this society.
Where the grass is always green and the air is always clean.
At least that's what they want me to believe.
At least that's what they want me to believe.
I'm lost at 22.
I'm lost at 22.
I'm lost.
The lyrics of Lost at 22 by Life of Agony express the confusion and disillusionment of a young person who feels lost and directionless in life. The singer acknowledges that they do not know where to go or what to do, and that they feel powerless to change their circumstances. They wish they could escape their problems by flying away, but they realize that this is not a feasible solution.
The repetition of the phrase "If I knew how to fly" underscores the singer's sense of frustration and yearning for a way out. The lyric "I'm lost at 22 and I've got no fucking clue" captures the feeling of being adrift and uncertain, with no clear path forward. Despite being told they are "young, dumb, and naive," the singer is skeptical of the societal pressures to conform and maintain the status quo.
The final lines suggest a preference for being lost at sea rather than buying into the illusions of society. The song as a whole speaks to the universal human experience of feeling lost and struggling to find one's place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
If I knew what to do I'd do it.
The singer is uncertain about the right course of action and wishes for clarity.
If I knew where to go I'd get there someday.
The singer is directionless and seeks guidance to find a purpose.
If I knew where to fly I'd fly away, forget about life for a while.
The singer wants to escape from their problems and live in isolation for some time.
But it never is that easy to just pick up and go and do as you're told like.
The artist finds it challenging to follow the norm and desires a different path.
'Cause life never works out that way.
The artist believes that life does not always go as planned.
If it were true the skies would be full everyday.
The singer accepts that reality is different from expectations and wishes that things were as easy as they seem.
If I knew how to fly, I'd fly away.
The singer emphasizes the desire to escape their troubles and live a peaceful life.
Well I'm lost at 22 and I've got no fucking clue.
The artist feels lost and uncertain about their life and future.
No I don't know if things will work out right.
The artist is full of doubt and skepticism regarding their future success.
I'm lost and confused.
The artist is unsure and bewildered about their life and the direction it's headed.
I'm lost at 22 and I don't know if my life's gonna end up right.
The singer is worried about whether their life will turn out as they hoped for.
'Cause they keep on telling me that I'm young, dumb and naive.
The artist is frustrated with being labeled as inexperienced and ignorant.
But that's just what they want me to believe.
The singer doubts the authenticity of these labels and the intentions behind them.
Well I'd rather be lost at sea than become part of this society.
The singer finds societal norms and expectations restrictive and oppressive.
Where the grass is always green and the air is always clean.
The singer finds the idealized view of society to be unrealistic and unattainable.
At least that's what they want me to believe.
The artist distrusts the notion of an ideal society and the propaganda that promotes it.
I'm lost at 22.
The artist reiterates their current state of being - lost and unsure.
I'm lost at 22.
The singer repeats their state of confusion and uncertainty regarding their life's direction.
I'm lost.
The singer concludes the song with a final emphasis on their current state of being - lost and unsure.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN ROBERT, JOEY ZAMPELLA, KEITH CAPUTO, SAL ABRUSCATO
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