He began experimenting with sound and four-track recording at the age of 11, eventually building an arsenal of instruments that included junk-shop organs and a home-built theremin. At the age of 14 he joined the pop-art collective Minty, a venture that caught the eyes and ears of Fat Cat Records, which went on to supply the youth with a computer and mixing tools for aid in his newfound audio experimentation. He left home at the age of 16 and formed Maison Crimineaux with his friend Fanny, which eventually found its way to France where the noisy duo played a show attended by electronic maestro Kristian Robinson (aka Capitol K), who went on to release Wolf's lauded 2003 debut. With Lycanthropy reaching number 39 in the NME's top LPs of the year, as well as receiving critical acclaim throughout Europe and America, Wolf decided to study composition at the Trinity College Music Conservatoire.
The results of that endeavor can be heard on his 2005 release Wind in the Wires, a dark collection of moody British folk and chamber pop with a chilly laptop sheen.
Wolf released his third album, and the first on a major label, The Magic Position, in February 2007. A concept album on the theme of love, the majority of it was written after the end of a long term intimate relationship. It featured collaborations with Marianne Faithfull and Edward Larrikin of Larrikin Love.
His fourth album, The Bachelor, was originally supposed to be part of a double album called Battle (the other disc was to be called The Conqueror). It was released on 1 June 2009. Guest musicians included Atari Teenage Riot's Alec Empire, actress Tilda Swinton, folk musician Eliza Carthy and avant-garde electronic pioneer Matthew Herbert.
Wolf's fifth album, Lupercalia, was released on 20 June 2011 by Hideout, a subsidiary of Mercury Records. Songfacts explains that the album title refers to the fertility and love festival which the ancient Romans celebrated between February 13-15 (the predecessor to Valentine's Day).
His latest release is a double album entitled Sundark and Riverlight, celebrating Wolf's 10 years as a recording artist. The album features acoustic re-recordings of songs from throughout his career, as well as previously unheard tracks.
Get Lost
Patrick Wolf Lyrics
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We could go to the cinema
Big effects and big name stars
We could go to that private view
But darling these days
My favorite view is you
Leave our bikes down at the station
And lose all sense of direction
I'm going to get lost with you
Yes, we will run
Come get lost with me
Slip away discreetly
You're my love
So come get lost with me
We will run 'til empty
We could stay here 'til closing time
But the drinks are flat
And the price is a crime
We could dance 'til our feet turn red
But the beat's so boring
And I'd rather be home in our bed
This town's skipping like a record
Reruns get me so bored
So with a nothing we can afford
We're gonna get lost again
Yeah, we will run
Come get lost with me
Slip away discreetly
You're my love
So come get lost with me
We will run 'til empty
Let's go
Patrick Wolf's song "Get Lost" is a romantic and whimsical invitation to escape the monotony of everyday life and go on a spontaneous adventure with the one you love. The lyrics suggest leaving behind the trappings of society, such as big-name movie stars and pricey drinks, and instead focusing on each other. The singer insists that their favorite view these days is their love, which is why they want to lose all sense of direction and get lost with their partner. The idea of getting lost is presented as a romantic adventure, where the couple will run together until they're empty and dance until their feet turn red.
The song captures the feeling of wanderlust and the desire to break free from societal expectations, expressed through the clever use of metaphors and similes. The comparison of the town skipping like a record and the beat of the music being so boring illustrate the theme of wanting to break away from the monotony of life. The singer's desire to get lost with their partner is a way of expressing their love and devotion, choosing to spend their time exploring the unknown rather than being stuck in the same old routine.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's go my love
Let's take a trip together, my beloved
We could go to the cinema
We have the option of watching a movie with big production values and famous actors
Big effects and big name stars
The film we would watch has stunning visual and sound effects as well as popular actors
We could go to that private view
We could attend a private art exhibition
But darling these days
However, currently
My favorite view is you
You are my favorite sight to behold
Let's just bend the invitation
Let's not follow the original plan
Leave our bikes down at the station
Let's travel by means other than bicycles
And lose all sense of direction
Let's purposely get lost
I'm going to get lost with you
I will willingly lose my way with you
Yes, we will run
We will move quickly
Come get lost with me
Join me in getting lost
Slip away discreetly
Leave unnoticed
You're my love
You are the one I love
So come get lost with me
So let's get lost together
We will run 'til empty
We will keep moving until we are tired
We could stay here 'til closing time
We have the option of staying at our current location until the end of the night
But the drinks are flat
The beverages are not very good
And the price is a crime
The cost of the drinks is too high
We could dance 'til our feet turn red
We can dance until our feet hurt
But the beat's so boring
The music being played is not exciting
And I'd rather be home in our bed
I would prefer to be in bed with you
This town's skipping like a record
The town feels repetitive and monotonous
Reruns get me so bored
I am tired of seeing the same things over and over again
So with a nothing we can afford
Since we cannot afford anything expensive or exciting
We're gonna get lost again
We will purposely lose our way once more
Yeah, we will run
We will move quickly
Come get lost with me
Join me in getting lost
Slip away discreetly
Leave unnoticed
You're my love
You are the one I love
So come get lost with me
So let's get lost together
We will run 'til empty
We will keep moving until we are tired
Let's go
Let's leave now
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Written by: PATRICK WOLF
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