Sonically, the song revolves around an electronic-pop track mixing with a pop-rock element, and adds punk feels throughout its play. Moreover, and visually, an animation starts with Lil Nas X’s future-self coming to see the present, broken Lil Nas X sleeping in his bed on a high-ground room; he reaches out through the window then flies away.
As there was a teased snippet of this song available on September 14, 2021, “LOST IN THE CITADEL” marks the eighth track to appear on his studio debut album "MONTERO".
LOST IN THE CITADEL
Lil Nas X Lyrics
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Are you happy?
Do your dreams still seem in-bound?
Tell me, are we finished now?
'Cause every time you leave, you find a way to come back around
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I love it how you know I'll only come right back for more
My God, you're an angel
I only see you in your halo
I was hoping we could stay close
But we no longer sing the same notes
I remember when I met you
Thought the universe sent you
Thought you was someone I could vent to
So I hit you like what you getting into?
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you know I'll only come right back for more
Why I thought it was forever?
I only see you maybe never
Why I thought we'd be together
When you treat it like whatever
Yeah, yeah, yeah
My love for falling down
Playing the victim when all my envisionings
Come slowly tumbling down
Putting me back on that ground
I remember when I met you
Thought the universe sent you
Thought you was someone I could vent to
So I hit you like what you getting into?
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you know I'll only come right back for more
Tell me, are you feeling down?
Are you happy?
Do your dreams still seem inbound?
Tell me, are we finished now?
'Cause every time you leave, you find a way to come back around
The lyrics of Lil Nas X's song "Lost in the Citadel" seem to be about a tumultuous relationship that the singer keeps returning to. The song seems to be directed towards someone Lil Nas X has been romantically involved with but who he may no longer be with. In the first verse, he asks the person if they are feeling down or happy and whether they still have dreams. He also wonders if they are finished with the relationship but notes that they always seem to find their way back to each other.
The chorus of the song emphasizes Lil Nas X's need for space and time away from the relationship. He wants to get up off the "floor" and realize that he can't be with this person. However, despite his desire for distance, he recognizes that he will likely come back for more.
The second verse continues the theme of the relationship's ups and downs. Lil Nas X describes the person he is addressing as an angel that he only sees in their "halo." He recalls how he believed the universe sent the person to him and that they could support each other. However, he ends the verse with a note of frustration, suggesting that the other person treats the relationship as "whatever." In the bridge, Lil Nas X acknowledges that falling down and being a victim is a pattern of his that may be keeping him trapped in this relationship.
All in all, "Lost in the Citadel" appears to be a song about the difficulty of letting go of a turbulent relationship. Lil Nas X recognizes that he needs to move on but is also drawn back to the person he's singing to. The song is ultimately an expression of that dichotomy.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me, are you feeling down?
Are you currently feeling unhappy or discontent?
Are you happy?
Are you currently feeling content or satisfied?
Do your dreams still seem inbound?
Do your aspirations still feel attainable and within reach?
Tell me, are we finished now?
Are our interactions and relationship over or concluded?
'Cause every time you leave, you find a way to come back around
Despite leaving and ending our interactions or relationship, you always manage to return.
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I require space and time to recover and stand up after experiencing hardship or vulnerability.
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to understand and accept that I cannot belong or be in a relationship with you.
I need time to give up just like before
I require time to surrender or let go of my desire or hope for a relationship with you, similar to previous attempts.
I love it how you know I'll only come right back for more
I appreciate or am drawn to the fact that you are aware of my tendency to return and engage with you again.
My God, you're an angel
My goodness, you are a wonderful and admirable person.
I only see you in your halo
I only perceive or recognize the positive aspects and qualities of you.
I was hoping we could stay close
I desired or expected our relationship to remain intimate or connected.
But we no longer sing the same notes
However, our perspectives or values are no longer aligned or compatible.
Why I thought it was forever?
Why did I believe our relationship was permanent or long-lasting?
I only see you maybe never
I may never see or interact with you again.
Why I thought we'd be together
Why did I have the assumption that we would have a romantic relationship?
When you treat it like whatever
When you act nonchalant or indifferent towards our relationship or interactions.
My love for falling down
My inclination or attraction to vulnerability or emotional distress.
Playing the victim when all my envisionings
Presenting as a victim when my aspirations or hopes are not fulfilled.
Come slowly tumbling down
Gradually failing or being shattered.
Putting me back on that ground
Returning me to a state of vulnerability or hardship.
Thought the universe sent you
Thought that fate or destiny brought us together.
Thought you was someone I could vent to
Believed you were a person I could confide in and share my emotions with.
So I hit you like what you getting into?
So I contacted you to ask what you were doing or wanting to engage in.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John Cunningham, Montero Lamar Hill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@callmesal52
Tell me, are you feeling down?
Are you happy? Do your dreams still sink in down?
Tell me, are we finished now?
'Cause every time you leave, you find your way to come back around
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you know I'd only come right back for more
My God, you're an angel
I only seen you in your halo
I was hoping we could stay close
But we no longer sing the same notes
I remember when I met you
Thought the universe sent you
Thought you were someone I could vent to
So I hit your line, what you getting into?
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you know I'd only come right back for more
Why I thought it was forever?
I only see you maybe never
Why I thought we'd be together
When you treat it like whatever?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, my love is fallin' down
Playing the victim when all my envisionings
Come slowly tumbling down
Putting me back on the ground
I remember when I met you
Thought the universe sent you
Thought you were someone I could vent to
So I hit your line, what you getting into?
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you know I'd only come right back for more
Tell me, are you feeling down?
Are you happy? Do your dreams still seem inbound?
Tell me, are we finished now?
'Cause every time you leave, you find your way to come back around
@sw4mpwat3r
Tell me, are you feeling down?
Are you happy?
Do your dreams still seem in-bound?
Tell me, are we finished now?
'Cause every time you leave, you find a way to come back around
I need time to get up, and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you know I'll only come right back for more
My God, you're an angel
I only see you in your halo
I was hoping we could stay close
But we no longer sing the same notes
I remember when I met you
Thought the universe sent you
Thought you was someone I could vent to
So I hit you like what you getting into?
I need time to get up, and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you know I'll only come right back for more
Why I thought it was forever?
I only see you maybe never
Why I thought we'd be together
When you treat it like whatever
Yeah, yeah, yeah
My love for falling down
Playing the victim when all my envisionings
Come slowly tumbling down
Putting me back on the ground
I remember when I met you
Thought the universe sent you
Thought you was someone I could vent to
So I hit you like what you getting into?
I need time to get up, and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you know I'll only come right back for more
Tell me, are you feeling down?
Are you happy?
Do your dreams still seem in-bound?
Tell me, are we finished now?
'Cause every time you leave, you find a way to come back around
@takiyalc
[Intro]
Tell me, are you feeling down?
Are you happy, do your dreams still seem inbound?
Tell me, are we finished now?
'Cause every time you leave you find a way to come back around
[Chorus]
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you know I'd only come right back for more
[Verse 1]
My God, you're an angel
I only see you in your halo
I was hopin' we could stay close
But we no longer sing the same notes
[Pre-Chorus]
I rеmember when I mеt you
Thought the universe sent you
Thought you were someone I could vent to
So I hit your line, what you getting into?
[Chorus]
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you know I'd only come right back for more
[Verse 2]
Why I thought it was forever?
I only see you maybe never
Why I thought we'd be together?
When you treat it like whatever? Yeah, yeah, yeah
My love for falling down
Playing the victim when all my envisionings
Come slowly tumblin' down
Putting me back on the ground
[Pre-Chorus]
I remember when I met you
Thought the universe sent you
Thought you were someone I could vent to
So I hit your line, what you getting into?
[Chorus]
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you know I'd only come right back for more
[Outro]
Tell me, are you feeling down?
Are you happy, do your dreams still seem inbound?
Tell me, are we finished now?
'Cause every time you leave you find a way to come back around
@garyjackadanaque6607
Lyrics:
[Intro]
Tell me, are you feeling down?
Are you happy, do your dreams still seem inbound?
Tell me, are we finished now?
'Cause every time you leave you find a way to come back around
[Chorus]
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you know I'd only come right back for more
[Verse 1]
My God, you're an angel
I only see you in your halo
I was hopin' we could stay close
But we no longer sing the same notes
[Pre-Chorus]
I rеmember when I mеt you
Thought the universe sent you
Thought you were someone I could vent to
So I hit your line, what you getting into?
[Chorus]
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you know I'd only come right back for more
[Verse 2]
Why I thought it was forever?
I only see you maybe never
Why I thought we'd be together?
When you treat it like whatever? Yeah, yeah, yeah
My love for falling down
Playing the victim when all my envisionings
Come slowly tumblin' down
Putting me back on the ground
[Pre-Chorus]
I remember when I met you
Thought the universe sent you
Thought you were someone I could vent to
So I hit your line, what you getting into?
[Chorus]
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you know I'd only come right back for more
[Outro]
Tell me, are you feeling down?
Are you happy, do your dreams still seem inbound?
Tell me, are we finished now?
'Cause every time you leave you find a way to come back around
@LucasRaph
PERDIDO EM CITADELA
(portuguese/BR)
Diga-me, você está se sentindo mal?
Você está feliz?
Seus sonhos ainda afundam?
Diga-me, terminamos agora?
Porque toda vez que você sai, você encontra um jeito de voltar
Preciso de tempo para me levantar e sair do chão
Preciso de tempo para perceber que não posso ser seu
Preciso de tempo para desistir como antes
Eu amo isso, como você sabe que eu só voltaria para mais
Meu Deus, você é um anjo
Eu só vi você em sua auréola
Eu esperava que pudéssemos ficar próximos
Mas não cantamos mais as mesmas notas
Eu lembro quando te conheci
Pensei que o universo te enviou
Pensei que você era alguém com quem eu poderia desabafar
Então eu acertei sua linha, no que você está se metendo?
Preciso de tempo para me levantar e sair do chão
Preciso de tempo para perceber que não posso ser seu
Preciso de tempo para desistir como antes
Eu amo isso, como você sabe que eu só voltaria para mais
Por que pensei que era para sempre?
Eu só vejo você, talvez nunca
Por que pensei que ficaríamos juntos
Quando você trata isso como qualquer coisa?
Sim, sim, sim, meu amor está caindo
Fazendo-se de vítima quando todas as minhas visões
Desmoronam lentamente
Me colocando de volta no chão
Eu lembro quando te conheci
Pensei que o universo te enviou
Pensei que você era alguém com quem eu poderia desabafar
Então eu acertei sua linha, no que você está se metendo?
Preciso de tempo para me levantar e sair do chão
Preciso de tempo para perceber que não posso ser seu
Preciso de tempo para desistir como antes
Eu amo isso, como você sabe que eu só voltaria para mais
Diga-me, você está se sentindo mal?
Você está feliz? Seus sonhos ainda parecem iminentes?
Diga-me, terminamos agora?
Porque toda vez que você sai, você encontra um jeito de voltar
@wakeupitskelsey
Lyrics
[Intro]
Tell me, are you feeling down?
Are you happy, do your dreams still seem inbound?
Tell me, are we finished now?
'Cause every time you leave you find a way to come back around
[Chorus]
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you know I'd only come right back for more
[Verse 1]
My God, you're an angel
I only see you in your halo
I was hopin' we could stay close
But we no longer sing the same notes
[Pre-Chorus]
I rеmember when I mеt you
Thought the universe sent you
Thought you were someone I could vent to
So I hit your line, what you getting into?
[Chorus]
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you know I'd only come right back for more
[Verse 2]
Why I thought it was forever?
I only see you maybe never
Why I thought we'd be together?
When you treat it like whatever? Yeah, yeah, yeah
My love for falling down
Playing the victim when all my envisionings
Come slowly tumblin' down
Putting me back on the ground
[Pre-Chorus]
I remember when I met you
Thought the universe sent you
Thought you were someone I could vent to
So I hit your line, what you getting into?
[Chorus]
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you know I'd only come right back for more
[Outro]
Tell me, are you feeling down?
Are you happy, do your dreams still seem inbound?
Tell me, are we finished now?
'Cause every time you leave you find a way to come back around
@idilannagi
LYRICS:
[Intro]
Tell me, are you feeling down?
Are you happy, do your dreams still seem in them?
Tell me, are we finished now?
Cause every time you leave you find your way to come back around
[Chorus]
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you knew I'd only come right back for more
[Verse 1]
My guardian angel
I only seen you in your halo
I was hoping we could stay close
But we no longer sing the same notеs
[Pre-Chorus]
I remember whеn I met you
Thought the universe sent you
Thought you were someone I could vent to
So I hit your line, what you getting into?
[Chorus]
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you knew I'd only come right back for more
[Verse 2]
Why I thought it was forever
I only see you maybe never
Why I thought we'd be together
When you treat it like whatever (Yeah, yeah yeah)
My love is falling down
Playing the victim when all my envisions come slowly tumbling down
Putting me back on the ground
[Pre-Chorus]
I remember when I met you
Thought the universe sent you
Thought you were someone I could vent to
So I hit your line, what you getting into?
[Chorus]
I need time to get up and get off the floor
I need time to realize that I can't be yours
I need time to give up just like before
I love it how you knew I'd only come right back for more
[Outro]
Tell me, are you feeling down?
Are you happy, do your dreams still seem in them?
Tell me, are we finished now?
'Cause every time you leave you find your way to come back around.
@MaskedWolf
Your melodies are off the chain my man 🙏🙏
@Raghavfr
Yeah man
@eednb4257
potential future collab? tbh that is something i wanna see
@hassanwhiteside7680
What you know about rolling down in the deep
@guyontheinternet8588
What you know about rolling down in the deep?
@KaylaBessie780
most underrated song on the album
A u t h e n t i c views the spot where talent ignites and echoes through the culture. It's the real deal, where artists catch fire and ride the wave to stardom. Don't sleep on it—vibes like these are timeless.
@KRyan-gn5uw
I'm 71 years old and love this guy's music!! Crosses the generations!
@JulianneAdams64
I can’t stop listening to this one
Within A u t h e n t i c views , Lil Nas X dazzles. This authentic realm births talent, echoing through culture. A genuine, timeless space where artists, like Lil Nas X, ride the transformative wave to musical stardom—a game-changer in today's dynamic music scene.
@redrovermedia964
Man I lost my mom a week ago and this album has been like a safety blanket for me. No one should underestimate what a person with heart and soul can do through their art.
@rajb8154
RIP