Lost
Motel Connection Lyrics
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Fighting your way through the crowd
Talking loud to everyone
"Tell me who I am"
Matters of great consequence
Plans with lack of consistence
Everything can slide
Matters of great consequence
You feel stoned
Fighting your way through the crowd
Talking loud to everyone
"Tell me who I am"
You're not won
Walking down the underground
Running after your own dawn
"Is this a real way out?"
Matters of great consequence
Plans with lack of consistence
Everything can slide
Everyone can slide
The song "Lost" by Motel Connection is a reflective piece about feeling lost and disconnected from oneself. The first verse opens with the singer feeling numb and detached, symbolized by feeling stoned. They're in a crowded, noisy environment, trying to connect with others but still feeling disconnected. They are searching for their identity and asking others to help them define who they are. The repeated line, "Tell me who I am," emphasizes their intense need for clarity and direction.
The second verse continues the theme of disorientation but shifts to a more internal struggle. The singer is wandering aimlessly, trying to find their way out of a confusing situation. They're chasing their own "dawn," or awakening, but they're not sure if it's real or if they'll ever reach it. The haunting melody and repetitive lyrics perfectly capture the sense of confusion and aimlessness.
The chorus repeats the refrain of "matters of great consequence," which can be interpreted as both heavy, life-changing decisions and trivial distractions that can pull us off course. The line "everyone can slide" suggests that even the most confident and capable people can lose their way and slide into uncertainty.
Overall, "Lost" is a powerful reminder of how easy it is to lose our sense of self and purpose, and how hard it can be to find our way back.
Line by Line Meaning
You feel stoned
You are feeling disoriented and out of touch with reality
Fighting your way through the crowd
You are struggling to find your place in the world and establish your identity
Talking loud to everyone
You are trying to make yourself heard and recognized by those around you
"Tell me who I am"
You are seeking validation and affirmation of your sense of self
Matters of great consequence
Issues that are of great importance and significance to you
Plans with lack of consistence
You have plans and goals, but they are not well-defined or consistent enough to be achievable
Everything can slide
All of your efforts and progress can come apart and fall apart
Everyone can slide
Those around you can also falter or betray you, leaving you feeling alone and insecure
You're not won
You haven't yet succeeded or achieved what you are striving for
Walking down the underground
You are navigating the hidden, subterranean aspects of your own mind and emotions
Running after your own dawn
You are pursuing the emergence and realization of your own potential and aspirations
"Is this a real way out?"
You are questioning whether your efforts and direction are leading you to a genuine solution or escape
Contributed by Alyssa H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.