1) Lost Ye… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists using the name Lost Years:
1) Lost Years is Magnus Larson from Avesta, Sweden. His enthusiasm for the 1980s, red wine and collecting Roland synthesizers has landed him a permanent spot on the Rosso Corsa Records roster. His music ranges from charming surprises to soundtracks for bad-ass newscasts. Both of these different sounds remain cohesive within the Lost Years aesthetic through the use of real 1980 synthesizers. Magnus has been professionally making 1980s-inspired music since 2008. Before he started collecting Roland synthesizers, Magnus spent his time playing guitar in the 80s punk and 90s hardcore scenes.
2) Lost Years is an alternative/punk rock band from Indiana, USA, formed by three friends in 2010. Since then the group has released one Acoustic LP through Capeside Records which led to Lost Years winning the Ernie Ball Battle of The Bands Acoustic Basement and being featured on the Indianapolis date of the 2013 Vans Warped Tour. In addition, Lost Years have released three full length records including the new album ‘Wish You Weren’t Here’, released in February 2023.
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The American Dream Is Dead
Lost Years Lyrics
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I keep reliving old memories. You can wake the dead but please
Don't wake me. Let's get fucked up quit cause' I can't take
Another second of this shit. Show me a way out or show me my
Next fix. Cause' I can't see the road ahead of me and these
Blood shot eyes are my worst enemy and I can't find a fucking
Remedy and will you ever be alone again? No, I will never be
Alone again.
It's not enough to sing about the greatest traditions you
Left out. With a bottle in hand, we'll sing on and on again.
Tell me I'm not the only one here who's feeling so fucked up
Over this.
The lyrics to Lost Years' song "The American Dream Is Dead" speak to the struggles of the singer as they try to find a way out of their current situation, haunted by sleepless nights and memories of the past, unable to see a clear path forward or find any kind of remedy for their troubles. The singer is mired in despair, seeking escape through drugs and alcohol, and feeling alone in their struggles.
The opening lines of the song immediately set the tone for the singer's state of mind. They are unable to sleep, haunted by memories that they can't escape from. This may be a reference to PTSD, anxiety, or depression. The singer feels trapped in their own mind and is desperate for relief. The lines "You can wake the dead but please/Don't wake me" suggest that the singer is in a state of fear and would rather stay asleep than face their reality.
The next lines speak to the singer's use of drugs and alcohol to cope with their pain. They want to escape their reality but feel trapped by their circumstances. The exclusion of great traditions may suggest the singer's disillusionment with society and its values, and they feel like they are the only one who feels this way. The final line "With a bottle in hand, we'll sing on and on again" speaks to the numbing effect of substance abuse, providing a temporary escape from the pain.
Overall, this song speaks to the struggles of those who are battling addiction, depression, and anxiety. It's a powerful call to action, urging those who are suffering to seek help and find a way to break free from their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
The sleepless nights are killing me and I'm haunted in my sleep.
I'm exhausted and tormented by my thoughts every night, unable to get enough rest.
I keep reliving old memories. You can wake the dead but please Don't wake me.
I keep remembering things from the past and I don't want to think about them anymore.
Let's get fucked up quit cause' I can't take Another second of this shit.
I want to drink or use drugs to escape from my problems because I can't handle them anymore.
Show me a way out or show me my Next fix.
I need a way out of this situation or I need something to numb my pain.
Cause' I can't see the road ahead of me and these Blood shot eyes are my worst enemy and I can't find a fucking Remedy
I don't know what my future holds and my tired, bloodshot eyes are making everything worse. I can't find a solution to my problems.
and will you ever be alone again? No, I will never be Alone again.
I feel like I'm always going to be surrounded by my problems and I can't escape from them.
It's not enough to sing about the greatest traditions you Left out.
Talking about missing out on important cultural traditions is not enough to make up for feeling lost in life.
With a bottle in hand, we'll sing on and on again.
We'll continue to drink and party to try and ignore our problems.
Tell me I'm not the only one here who's feeling so fucked up Over this.
I need validation that other people feel the same way I do.
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.