Little Girl Lost
Lo-Fi Punkrock Lyrics


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When I was very young
The world was younger than I
As merry as a carousel
The circus tent was strung
With every star in the sky
Above the ring I loved so well
Now the young world has grown old
Gone are the tinsel and gold
Sit there, and count your fingers
What can you do?
Old girl, you're through
Sit there, and count your little fingers
Unlucky, little girl blue
Sit there, and count the raindrops
Falling on you
It's time you knew
All you can count on is the raindrops
That fall on little girl blue
No use, old girl
You may as well surrender
Your hope is getting slender
Why won't somebody send a tender
Blue boy
To cheer little girl blue?
No use, old girl
You may as well surrender
Your hope is getting slender
Why won't somebody send a tender

Blue boy
To cheer little girl blue?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Little Girl Lost" by Lo-Fi Punkrock depict the melancholic journey of a girl who once viewed the world with wonder and excitement but now finds herself feeling lost and abandoned. The opening lines suggest that the singer's childhood was filled with joy and innocence, represented by the merry, vibrant world of a carousel and a circus tent adorned with stars. However, as time passes, the world grows older, losing its sparkle and leaving the girl feeling disillusioned.


The repeated refrain "Sit there, and count your fingers" signifies a state of loneliness and isolation. It suggests that she has nothing else to do but focus on herself and her own feelings of despair. The mention of "Unlucky, little girl blue" adds a sense of sadness and hardship. The raindrops falling on her become a recurring motif, symbolizing both her sadness and the limited hope she has left.


The song captures the theme of lost innocence and the struggle to find solace or someone to bring her comfort. The plea for a "tender Blue boy" represents her longing for someone compassionate and understanding to help lift her spirits. However, the repeated line "No use, old girl, you may as well surrender, your hope is getting slender" suggests a resignation to her fate, as if she has accepted that finding solace may be futile.


Overall, "Little Girl Lost" portrays a poignant narrative of a once joyful girl who has been swallowed by sadness and is desperately seeking solace, but with each passing moment, her hope diminishes.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was very young
In my early years of life


The world was younger than I
The world seemed less experienced or mature compared to me


As merry as a carousel
Full of joy and happiness, like a spinning amusement park ride


The circus tent was strung
The circus tent was adorned or decorated


With every star in the sky
Filled with numerous stars, symbolizing beauty and wonder


Above the ring I loved so well
Above the performance area that I cherished deeply


Now the young world has grown old
Nowadays, the once youthful world has become aged


Gone are the tinsel and gold
The glamour and luxury that once existed have disappeared


Sit there, and count your fingers
Take a moment to reflect on your own limited abilities or resources


What can you do?
What significant actions or accomplishments can you achieve?


Old girl, you're through
You, as an older individual, are no longer relevant or successful


Sit there, and count your little fingers
Take a moment to acknowledge your own insignificance or powerlessness


Unlucky, little girl blue
You, a young girl with unfortunate circumstances or sadness


Sit there, and count the raindrops
Engage in futile observation of the countless raindrops falling


Falling on you
Directly affecting or impacting you


It's time you knew
It is crucial for you to understand or realize


All you can count on is the raindrops
The only predictable or consistent element in your life is the falling raindrops


That fall on little girl blue
That descend upon you, a melancholic young girl


No use, old girl
There is no point or benefit, elderly girl


You may as well surrender
It would be wise to give up or accept defeat


Your hope is getting slender
Your optimism or expectation is diminishing


Why won't somebody send a tender
Why doesn't someone send a compassionate or caring


Blue boy
Young man who possesses happiness or positivity


To cheer little girl blue?
To bring comfort or joy to the sorrowful young girl?


No use, old girl
There is no point or benefit, elderly girl


You may as well surrender
It would be wise to give up or accept defeat


Your hope is getting slender
Your optimism or expectation is diminishing


Why won't somebody send a tender
Why doesn't someone send a compassionate or caring


Blue boy
Young man who possesses happiness or positivity


To cheer little girl blue?
To bring comfort or joy to the sorrowful young girl?




Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS

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