1) A pseudon… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists who go by the name Lorn:
1) A pseudonym of USA electronic musician / DJ Marcos Ortega who debuted with 7 & 13 (EP) (Sep 2006, self-released). In 2010 he signed to Brainfeeder and his second album followed, Nothing Else (Jun 2010, Brainfeeder). In May 2011 he signed to Ninja Tune. His latest album is Ask The Dust (Jun 2012, Ninja Tune) and his latest EP is The Maze To Nowhere / Part 3 (Feb 2015, Wednesday Sound), following The Maze To Nowhere / Part 2 (Sep 2014, Wednesday Sound).
2) Lorn is a two-piece Italian black metal band founded in 1999. They have released three albums; "Towards The Abyss Of Disease" in 2008, "Subconscious Metamorphosis" in 2013 and "Arrayed Claws" in 2017.
What's the Use
Lorn Lyrics
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Was it worth it?
There's nothing new
What's the purpose?
And who do you choose?
Was it worth it?
Tell me, what's the truth?
What's the use?
The lyrics to Lorn's song "What's the Use" are a reflection on the futility of life and the search for meaning in it. The repeated refrain of "what's the use?" and "was it worth it?" reflect a sense of hopelessness and existential questioning. The song asks us to consider what the purpose of our lives is, and whether we are truly fulfilling our potential. The line "there's nothing new" speaks to a feeling of boredom and sameness, that no matter what we do, we are stuck in a cycle of repetition and mundanity. The question "who do you choose?" asks us to consider who we are truly living for, and whether we are making choices that align with our true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
So, what's the use?
What is the point? Why bother doing anything when there seems to be no benefit or progress?
Was it worth it?
Did the effort put into a task or endeavor justify the outcome or result?
There's nothing new
There is no novelty or originality left in the world, everything appears to be repetitive and overdone.
What's the purpose?
What is the reason or intent behind the actions being taken, or for the existence of something?
And who do you choose?
When faced with different options or paths, which one do you take? Who do you align yourself with?
Was it worth it?
Again, asking if the sacrifices made or the effort expended was justified by the outcome.
Tell me, what's the truth?
Asking for honesty and sincerity in communication, desiring to know the facts and reality of a situation.
What's the use?
Repeating the opening line, wondering once again if there is any meaning or purpose to anything.
What's the use?
Closing the song with the same question, emphasizing the overarching feeling of apathy and disillusionment with the world.
Contributed by Nora B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.