Lost On Me
Sweet Colleens Lyrics
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Commonest of places
See your own reflection
In the lines upon the pavement
Wouldn't trade this time with you
For more years wages (oh oh oh oh oh oh)
I held you in my arms in Central Station
Lost on me
It occurred to me I can't relate
To folks from my own nation
I held you in my arms in Central Station
I'm not sentimental
But I got the inclination
Stutter out my love for you
Before all of creation
You said you'd be my running car
I'd be your destination (oh oh oh oh oh oh)
I held you in my arms in Central Station
Lost on me
Lost on me
It occurred to me a smart bomb
Can't tell Afghan from Canadia
I held you in my arms in Central Station
Don't waste your worries
On what's blowing in the breeze
We'll move to Southern Skies
Or anywhere you please
Throw your arms into the air
And laugh out loud
Never loved you more than I do now
Well the time's too short
To waste on things
Like righteous indignation
Watching late night fishing shows
Trying to learn how love is baited
You said it's not about cat and mouse
So don't be so complicated (oh oh oh oh oh oh)
I held you in my arms in Central Station
Lost on me
Lost on me
It occurred to me my lucky shirt
Was all but old and faded
I held you in my arms in Central Station
Lost on me
Lost on me
It occurred to me my lucky shirt
Was all but old and faded
I held you in my arms in Central Station
In "Lost On Me," Sweet Colleens paint a picture of a moment of clarity amidst the chaos and ambiguity of everyday life. The opening lines speak to the simplicity of finding oneself in the reflection of one's surroundings, even in the most common of places. The singer then claims that they would rather cherish this moment than gain more years' worth of wages, implying the priceless value they place on meaningful human connection. This sentiment is underscored by the repeated refrain of "I held you in my arms in Central Station," a stark reminder of the fleeting nature of such moments.
The second verse takes on a more complex tone, as the singer expresses their difficulty in relating to their fellow countrymen. This statement is followed by the image of the singer holding their loved one in Central Station, signifying that this particular relationship transcends geographic and cultural boundaries. The following lines express a vulnerability and openness that is somewhat unexpected given the singer's initial hesitation towards sentimentality. They stutter out their love for their partner, and the partner responds with a commitment to "be [their] running car" and "destination." These mundane objects are imbued with significance through the shared meaning between the couple.
The third and final verse speaks to the impermanence of time and the futility of focusing on petty concerns. The singer suggests that they would rather spend their limited time with their partner than on trivial pursuits like channel surfing. The repeated refrain takes on a slightly different meaning in this final iteration, as the singer reflects on the fading nature of their lucky shirt. While this object may have once carried significance, its value is fleeting when compared to the memories shared with loved ones.
Overall, "Lost On Me" is a poignant meditation on the importance of connection, the fleeting nature of time, and the beauty of living in the moment. It speaks to the idea that true clarity can come from the most unexpected moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Clarity comes over you
You suddenly see things clearly
Commonest of places
It's in an ordinary place
See your own reflection
You see yourself in it
In the lines upon the pavement
It's in the patterns on the sidewalk
Wouldn't trade this time with you
I value this time with you so much
For more years wages (oh oh oh oh oh oh)
I wouldn't trade it even for a lot of money
I held you in my arms in Central Station
We shared a special moment in a train station
Lost on me
I don't understand
It occurred to me I can't relate
I realized I can't connect with some people
To folks from my own nation
Even people from my own country
I'm not sentimental
I'm not overly emotional
But I got the inclination
But I feel this way strongly
Stutter out my love for you
I express my love for you awkwardly
Before all of creation
Before anything else exists
You said you'd be my running car
You promised to be there for me always
I'd be your destination (oh oh oh oh oh oh)
I'd be there for you too
Lost on me
I don't understand
It occurred to me a smart bomb
I realized a weapon can't differentiate
Can't tell Afghan from Canadia
Can't tell Afghanistan from Canada
Don't waste your worries
Don't stress about trivial things
On what's blowing in the breeze
On things that are uncontrollable
We'll move to Southern Skies
We'll go to another place
Or anywhere you please
Wherever you want to go
Throw your arms into the air
Celebrate and be carefree
And laugh out loud
Laugh with joy
Never loved you more than I do now
I love you so much right now
Well the time's too short
Time is running out
To waste on things
To spend on meaningless activities
Like righteous indignation
Like being righteously angry
Watching late night fishing shows
Watching TV at night
Trying to learn how love is baited
Trying to understand love
You said it's not about cat and mouse
You said it's not about playing games
So don't be so complicated (oh oh oh oh oh oh)
Don't make things difficult
Lost on me
I don't understand
Lost on me
I don't understand
It occurred to me my lucky shirt
I realized my shirt has sentimental value
Was all but old and faded
It's very worn out
I held you in my arms in Central Station
We shared a special moment in a train station
Contributed by Cole M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Trevor Turner
A completely unknown song that is probably one of my top 10 favorite songs.