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Lost in space
Surviving August Lyrics
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Tried to figure out what's fair
Why do you sleep walk when you're dreaming?
Why does it seems so hard believing?
Tether back to your own life
In orbit, in the world around you
Now I feel
That you come around
This time I can tell that something's changing
Why do you push away what is real?
Why do you act like you can't feel?
Sometimes it's easier to fail
You won't change and you can't tell
Tethered back to your own life
In orbit, in the world around you
Now I know
Now I feel
You've made up your mind
This time I can tell that something's changing
Tethered back to your own life
In orbit, in orbit around your world
Now I know
Now I feel
That you come around
This time I can tell that something's changing
Now I know
Now I feel
You've made up your mind
This time I can tell that something's changing
You've made up your mind
That something's changing,
"Lost in Space" by Surviving August seems to be a song about a person who is struggling with feeling disconnected from reality. The opening line "Lost in space and you don't care" suggests that this person is feeling lost and disconnected and is not bothered by it. The next line "Tried to figure out what's fair" hints at a lack of clarity or confusion on what is right or just. The following questions "Why do you sleep walk when you're dreaming? Why does it seem so hard believing?" seem to indicate that this person may be disassociated and struggling to discern reality from dreams or illusions, adding to their increasing detachment.
The chorus features the idea of being "tethered" to one's own life and being "in orbit" within the world around us. This suggests that the person needs to find a connection to their own reality in order to break free of their detached state. As the song progresses, the lyrics speak to the frustration of watching someone push away what is real and not being able to change. Despite this, there is a sense of hope for the person, as the singer mentions that they can sense that something is changing, indicating that there may be room for growth and progress. The repeated line of "You've made up your mind, that something's changing" brings the song to a close with a feeling of optimism and resolution.
Overall, "Lost in Space" is a song with themes of detachment, confusion, and the search for connection and clarity. The lyrics paint a picture of someone struggling with disassociation and the need to reconnect with reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost in space and you don't care
Feeling disconnected and distant, and not showing any concern about it.
Tried to figure out what's fair
Attempting to understand what's just, reasonable, and equal.
Why do you sleep walk when you're dreaming?
Acting without clarity, purpose, and intention, even in your subconscious.
Why does it seems so hard believing?
Struggling to have faith in something or someone due to doubts, skepticism, or past experiences.
Tether back to your own life
Returning and connecting to your own reality, priorities, and responsibilities.
In orbit, in the world around you
Moving and revolving within the environment, context, and society that surrounds you.
Now I know
Having clarity, awareness, and understanding about something or someone.
Now I feel
Experiencing and sensing emotions, perceptions, and intuitions about something or someone.
That you come around
Showing signs of changing, improving, or reconciling.
This time I can tell that something's changing
Observing, perceiving, and acknowledging that something or someone is evolving, shifting, or improving.
Why do you push away what is real?
Rejecting or denying what is true, factual, or genuine.
Why do you act like you can't feel?
Behaving and expressing oneself as if lacking emotions, sensitivity, or empathy.
Sometimes it's easier to fail
Preferring to give up, surrender, or not try than to take risks, face challenges, or pursue success.
You won't change and you can't tell
Resisting or unable to transform, evolve, or grow, and not recognizing or acknowledging it.
In orbit, in orbit around your world
Revolving around and being influenced by your own perspective, bias, or worldview.
You've made up your mind
Having decided and committed oneself to a choice, opinion, or path.
That something's changing
Perceiving or anticipating that something or someone is undergoing a transformation, improvement or alteration.
Writer(s): Bruce Broughton
Contributed by Violet P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.