Losing Touch
Patrick Holland Lyrics
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layered up with every move
wrapped in concern
in the middle missing out
standing dull so comfortable
with no one else
tread through the doubt like I do
gone are the days of drifting
with no desire to give in
can’t pass the time when
it’s passed you
let’s go out
let’s get there
let’s go out
I won’t care
am I losing touch
do I get out enough?
you are losing touch
you swim across the sky too much
focus soft while mirrors fool
walk along the puzzle
as it screams at you
shaken up it’s all too much
fallen off
the night’s a fog
where’s the crutch?
falling for your doubt again
and again
and again
tread through the doubt like I do
count all the heads unlike you
gone are the days of drifting
with no desire to give in
can’t pass the time when
it’s passed you
let’s go out
let’s get there
let’s go out
I won’t care
am I losing touch
do I get out enough?
you are losing touch
you swim across the sky too much
The lyrics of Patrick Holland's song "Losing Touch" delve into the theme of feeling detached and disconnected from oneself and others. The opening lines describe someone who is reserved and cautious, always holding back and wrapped in concern. They feel dull and comfortable in their own isolation, missing out on the experiences and connections that life has to offer. The phrase "tread through the doubt like I do" suggests that the singer is also navigating their own uncertainties and insecurities, but they challenge the person they are addressing to do the same. They emphasize the importance of counting all the heads, meaning valuing individual perspectives and not conforming to societal norms. The line "gone are the days of drifting with no desire to give in" indicates a shift from aimless existence to a desire for purpose and engagement. However, the sense of time passing without actively participating in life is highlighted, expressing the frustration and stagnation that can come with losing touch.
The chorus echoes the sentiment of disconnection and introduces a contrast between the singer and the person they address. They question if they are losing touch, if they are not getting out enough and engaging with the world. On the other hand, they claim that the other person is also losing touch but in a different way, by being too immersed in their own imagination or fantasies, symbolized by swimming across the sky. This contrast emphasizes the different ways in which individuals can disconnect from reality and highlights the need for balance.
Line by Line Meaning
holding back you’re all reserved
You keep your true self hidden and guarded
layered up with every move
You constantly put on layers of false emotions with each action
wrapped in concern
You are constantly worried and preoccupied
in the middle missing out
You feel stuck and left behind while others are experiencing life
standing dull so comfortable
You have settled for a dull and unfulfilling life because it feels safe
with no one else
You are alone in your struggles
tread through the doubt like I do
Face and overcome your doubts just like I do
count all the heads unlike you
Notice and acknowledge all the people who are different from you
gone are the days of drifting
The days of aimlessly wandering without purpose are over
with no desire to give in
Without any motivation to surrender or give up
can’t pass the time when it’s passed you
You can't catch up or make up for lost time
let’s go out
Let's venture outside and explore
let’s get there
Let's reach our destinations or goals
I won’t care
I won't be bothered or affected
am I losing touch
Am I becoming disconnected or out of touch with reality
do I get out enough?
Am I socializing and experiencing the world sufficiently
you are losing touch
You are becoming disconnected or out of touch with reality
you swim across the sky too much
You spend too much time daydreaming or being lost in your imagination
focus soft while mirrors fool
Your concentration is weak and easily deceived by illusions
walk along the puzzle as it screams at you
You navigate through life's complicated challenges as they constantly demand your attention
shaken up it’s all too much
You are overwhelmed by everything that is happening
fallen off the night’s a fog
You have lost your way and the darkness and uncertainty are enveloping you
where’s the crutch?
Where is the support or coping mechanism to lean on in this difficult time
falling for your doubt again and again and again
Repeatedly succumbing to your own self-doubt
let’s go out
Let's venture outside and explore
let’s get there
Let's reach our destinations or goals
let’s go out
Let's venture outside and explore
I won’t care
I won't be bothered or affected
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID CARRIERE, SEAN HOLLAND
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