Lost in Music
Stereo MC's Lyrics


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We're lost in music; caught in a trap.
No turning back. We're lost in music.
We're lost in music. Feel so alive.
I quit my nine-to-five. We're lost in music.

Have you ever seen some people lose everything?
First to go is their mind.
Responsibility to me is a tragedy.
I'll get a job some other time.
I want to join a band and play in front of crazy fans.
Yes
I call that temptation.
Give me a melody. That's all that I ever need.
The music is my salvation.

We're lost in music; caught in a trap

In the spotlight
The band plays so very tight

Each and every night.
It's not vanity. To me
It's my sanity.
I could never survive.
Some people ask of me: What are you gonna be?
Why don't you go get a job? All that I can say:
I won't give up my music
Not me
Not now
No way
No how.

We're lost in music
Caught in a trap
Caught in our muslc.
No turning back. We're lost in music.
We're lost in music - don't take away our music

Feel so alive
Feel.
I quit I quit my nine-to-five. Yeah
We're lost in music.
We're lost in music melody is good to me.
Caught in a trap
I'm caught.
Oh baby
No turning back. No
No
No




We're lost in music.
We're lost in music.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the Stereo MC's song "Lost in Music" relate to the idea of being fully immersed in music and finding it to be a source of salvation or escape from the difficulties and responsibilities of life. The repetition of the phrase "lost in music" emphasizes this idea of being caught up entirely in the sound and feeling of music to the point of no return. The idea of being "caught in a trap" suggests that there is some danger or risk involved in this kind of deep connection to music, but the tone of the lyrics is one of ecstasy and liberation rather than fear or caution.


The singer of the song seems to be someone who has chosen to pursue music as a career or lifestyle rather than adhering to societal expectations or the pressures of the corporate world. They describe feeling alive and fulfilled by the experience of playing music live for enthusiastic fans, and reject the idea that they should give up music in favor of a more conventional job. The line "responsibility to me is a tragedy" implies that the burden of everyday life is too heavy to bear without the solace of music, and that the pursuit of art and self-expression is worth more than any material gain or obligation.


Overall, the lyrics of "Lost in Music" celebrate the transformative power of music and encourage listeners to embrace their own passions and follow their dreams, rather than conforming to the expectations of others or society at large.


Line by Line Meaning

We're lost in music; caught in a trap
We are so deeply absorbed and entrenched in music that we feel trapped and unable to break free from it.


No turning back. We're lost in music.
We have gone too far to turn back now. Music has taken over our lives and it's all we know and want to do.


We're lost in music. Feel so alive.
We feel an intense sense of joy, happiness, and energy when we play and listen to music. It makes us feel alive.


I quit my nine-to-five. We're lost in music.
We gave up our normal, everyday jobs so we could fully immerse ourselves in music. It has become our new career and passion.


Have you ever seen some people lose everything?
Have you observed people who give up everything for their passion or addiction, even at the cost of losing money, relationships, and sanity?


First to go is their mind.
The first thing that suffers when someone becomes too fixated on something is their mental health and judgment. They may lose touch with reality and become obsessive or erratic.


Responsibility to me is a tragedy.
I consider being a responsible adult and following the usual expectations of society to be a burden or source of unhappiness to me. I prefer to live for the moment and follow my dreams.


I'll get a job some other time.
I don't want to think about getting a job or being practical now. I am more interested in pursuing my music career and living for today.


I want to join a band and play in front of crazy fans. Yes.
My dream is to be part of a band that can perform live to an adoring and passionate audience. It will be a thrilling and fulfilling experience for me.


I call that temptation.
I see the allure and excitement of achieving my musical goals as a kind of temptation or irresistible pull. I cannot resist its charm.


Give me a melody. That's all that I ever need.
All I ask for is a simple but catchy melody that can inspire and move me. I don't need much else to feel happy and alive.


The music is my salvation.
Music is my savior, my refuge, and my source of identity and purpose. Without it, I would be lost and unhappy.


In the spotlight The band plays so very tight Each and every night.
Being in the public eye and performing on stage every night is a thrilling and challenging experience. It requires us to be skilled, coordinated, and dynamic as a band.


It's not vanity. To me It's my sanity.
Some people may think that being a musician is vain or self-indulgent, but to me, it's a way to keep myself sane and balanced. Music is my outlet for expression, catharsis, and connection.


I could never survive.
Without music and the lifestyle it gives me, I feel like I would be unable to cope with the monotony and stress of other jobs and lifestyles.


Some people ask of me: What are you gonna be? Why don't you go get a job? All that I can say: I won't give up my music Not me Not now No way No how.
Some people may criticize or doubt the viability or morality of pursuing music as a full-time career, but I know that it's what I want and need to do. I won't give it up for anything.


We're lost in music - don't take away our music
Music has become such an integral part of our identity and happiness that we cannot imagine living without it. We plead with anyone who tries to take it away from us to reconsider.


Caught in a trap I'm caught. Oh baby No turning back. No No No We're lost in music. We're lost in music.
Our love and obsession for music has us in a tangled web that is hard to break out of. We are aware of the consequences and challenges, but we choose to keep going anyway because this is who we are and what we live for.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards

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Always loved this one, still do after all these years.

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