Floor collaborated with Waldemar Sorychta (Grip Inc. and Enemy of the Sun) and After Forever colleague Joost van den Broek (keyboards and arrangements) to write their debut album, ReVamp, which was released in May 2010 by Nuclear Blast Records. They also colaborated with the drummer Koen Herfst (I Chaos, Xenobia and Dew-Scented). ReVamp's debut album studio lineup consisted of Floor Jansen (singer and songwriter), Joost van den Broek (keyboards, songwriting and production), Waldemar Sorychta (guitars, bass, songwriting and produtcion) and Koen Herfst (drums).
Floor announced that they were on hiatus in 2015, due to her commitments with Nightwish. She has said that she is unsure if the band will ever return.
Official Website: www.revampmusic.com
I Lost Myself
ReVamp Lyrics
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Estranged from who I am
And who, who was I before I lost myself?
And I try to; I desire to know who I am
And I fight to; find it tough to be myself
And all those words I didn't say
And pain I feared and faced and went away
The things I've done
The games I played
Made me to what I am
Why is it hard to know my goals?
Estranged from what I want
I know I was strong before I lost myself
See my true colors
Oh, and feel my true heart
The one I lost
This is my face
These are my eyes
My world, my life!
And all the things I didn't do
The dreams I had or have today
And pain I feared and faced; they went astray
The words I said
The smiles I faked
This is who I am and always be
The song "I Lost Myself" by ReVamp is a powerful and emotional exploration of the struggle to find oneself after feeling lost or estranged from one's true identity. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and longing to rediscover who the singer truly is, and to recover the parts of themselves that were lost or hidden along the way.
The first stanza poses the question, "Why is it hard to know this heart?", expressing the singer's frustration with not being able to fully understand or connect with their own emotions and desires. They feel disconnected from their true self, and are searching for a way to find their way back.
The second stanza speaks to the difficulty of this struggle, with the singer fighting to be true to themselves but finding it tough to do so. They reflect on the past, on the words left unsaid and the dreams left unfulfilled, as well as the pain they have experienced and overcome. All of these experiences have shaped them into who they are, but they are still searching for a way to fully embrace and express their true identity.
The chorus is a plea for recognition and acceptance, with the singer asking the listener to see their true colors and feel their true heart, the one that they have lost. They assert their identity with the lines "This is my face, these are my eyes, my world, my life!", reclaiming their sense of self in the face of uncertainty and doubt.
Overall, "I Lost Myself" is a deeply personal and relatable song that speaks to the universal struggle to find oneself in a world that can often feel alienating and confusing. It encourages listeners to embrace their true identity and to never give up on the search for self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Why is it hard to know this heart?
I find it difficult to understand my own heart.
Estranged from who I am
I feel disconnected from my true self.
And who, who was I before I lost myself?
I don't remember who I was before I became disconnected from myself.
And I try to; I desire to know who I am
I am making an effort to rediscover my true self.
And I fight to; find it tough to be myself
It feels difficult to be true to myself and not put up a facade.
And all those words I didn't say
There are things that I wish I would have expressed but didn't.
The dreams I had or have today
I have aspirations and goals for my future.
And pain I feared and faced and went away
I have experienced pain in my life, but I have also overcome it.
The things I've done
My actions and experiences have shaped me into who I am.
The games I played
I have made choices in my life that I may not be proud of.
Made me to what I am
I am the sum of my experiences and choices.
Why is it hard to know my goals?
It is difficult to figure out what I truly want in life.
Estranged from what I want
I feel disconnected from my own desires and aspirations.
I know I was strong before I lost myself
I had a sense of inner strength before I became disconnected from myself.
See my true colors
I want others to see the real me.
Oh, and feel my true heart
I want others to understand what is truly in my heart.
The one I lost
I feel like I have lost a part of myself.
This is my face
This is who I truly am.
These are my eyes
These are windows into my soul.
My world, my life!
This is everything that makes up my existence.
And all the things I didn't do
There are things I wish I had done or experienced but didn't.
The dreams I had or have today
I still have aspirations and goals for my life.
And pain I feared and faced; they went astray
I have faced pain, but it is no longer a fear for me.
The words I said
My words have had an impact on my life and others' lives.
The smiles I faked
I have put up a facade to mask my true emotions.
This is who I am and always be
I am who I am, and I am learning to embrace my true self.
Contributed by Michael L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.