Natasha Lost
The Great Comet Original Cast Lyrics
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And I am quite submissive to the world I am in.
My previous life is slipping away from me.
My distant past is gone is gone.
And the rest of the night
I can't take my eyes away from him.
His glittering eyes and his tender smile.
And as I am leaving flush and nervous,
And he is looking at me with his glittering eyes and his tender smile.
Oh God I am lost
How could I let him?
Everything is dark, obscure, and terrible.
I don't understand this.
Oh God, I am lost.
Back in the theatre full of lights
Where tenors jumped about in tinsel jackets
Young girls and older men cried bravo, enraptured
There it all seemed simple
But now alone I am tortured
My conscience naws away at my heart
Am I spoiled for Andrey's love or not?
Oh I can soothe myself with irony.
Nothing it was nothing.
I didn't lead him on at all.
No one will ever know. I'll never see him again.
Nothing has happened and Andrey can love me still.
Oh God why isn't he here?
And yet it was like there was nothing between us
No veil, no modesty, just his face and strong hands
His glittering eyes and his tender smile
That gold handsome man who pressed my arm
In "Natasha Lost," the titular character, Natasha, finds herself at the opera, feeling lost and submissive to the world around her. She reflects on her past and how it is slipping away from her, and in that moment, she catches the eye of a handsome stranger. Despite feeling nervous and unsure, she can't take her eyes off him and is drawn in by his glittering eyes and tender smile. As the night goes on, she can't shake the feeling of being lost and tortured by her own conscience. She questions whether she has spoiled her chance at love with Andrey or not, but ultimately soothes herself with the thought that nothing had happened with the stranger and that Andrey can still love her. However, the memory of the stranger's strong hands and tender smile stays with her and leaves her feeling disoriented.
The lyrics in "Natasha Lost" tell the story of a young woman experiencing a crisis of identity and morality. She is lost in a world that is unfamiliar to her, and she longs for the stability and comfort of her past life. This is reflected in the melancholic and haunting melody of the song. The lyrics also touch on the themes of love, passion, and temptation, as Natasha grapples with the possibility of straying from her committed relationship with Andrey. Ultimately, the song leaves the listener with a sense of unease and uncertainty, mirroring Natasha's own feelings of disorientation.
Line by Line Meaning
I smile and shake and the opera continues,
Despite feeling submissive to the world around her, Natasha is present and engaged in the current experience
And I am quite submissive to the world I am in.
Natasha feels overwhelmed and powerless in her current situation
My previous life is slipping away from me.
Natasha is losing touch with her past and who she used to be
My distant past is gone is gone.
Natasha is unable to hold onto who she used to be and is losing sight of her identity
And the rest of the night
Natasha is consumed by her experience and emotions throughout the evening
I can't take my eyes away from him.
Natasha is completely captivated by the man she is interacting with
His glittering eyes and his tender smile.
Natasha is drawn to the physical and emotional qualities of the man she is interacting with
And as I am leaving flush and nervous,
Natasha feels overwhelmed and flustered as she leaves the situation
He touches my arm and I turn around.
The man physically reaches out to Natasha, causing her to turn around and engage with him again
And he is looking at me with his glittering eyes and his tender smile.
Natasha is once again drawn to the emotional and physical qualities of the man she is interacting with
Oh God I am lost
Natasha is feeling lost in her emotions and the current situation
How could I let him?
Natasha is questioning her own actions and how she has ended up in this situation
Everything is dark, obscure, and terrible.
Natasha is feeling overwhelmed, confused, and negative about the situation
I don't understand this.
Natasha is unable to comprehend how she ended up in this situation
Back in the theatre full of lights
Natasha is reflecting on the previous setting of the situation, which was more straightforward and simple
Where tenors jumped about in tinsel jackets
Natasha is referencing the performers in the theater and how their actions seemed simple and straightforward
Young girls and older men cried bravo, enraptured
Natasha is referencing the audience's reaction to the performance and how they are captivated by what is happening
There it all seemed simple
In comparison to the current situation, the theater setting seemed straightforward and simple
But now alone I am tortured
Natasha is now alone with her thoughts and feels tormented by what has happened
My conscience naws away at my heart
Natasha's conscience is causing her to feel guilt and anxiety about her actions
Am I spoiled for Andrey's love or not?
Natasha is questioning whether her actions have compromised her relationship with Andrey
Oh I can soothe myself with irony.
Natasha is using irony as a coping mechanism to justify her actions and feel better about the situation
Nothing it was nothing.
Natasha is trying to convince herself that what happened was insignificant and had no consequences
I didn't lead him on at all.
Natasha is denying responsibility for what happened and is trying to alleviate guilt
No one will ever know. I'll never see him again.
Natasha is trying to reassure herself that the situation will not have any lasting consequences
Nothing has happened and Andrey can love me still.
Natasha is holding onto hope that her relationship with Andrey is still intact and unchanged
Oh God why isn't he here?
Natasha is feeling isolated and overwhelmed, and is expressing a desire for comfort
And yet it was like there was nothing between us
Natasha is reflecting on the exchange with the man and questioning the significance of what happened
No veil, no modesty, just his face and strong hands
Natasha is detailing the man's physical traits and how they had an impact on her interaction with him
His glittering eyes and his tender smile
Natasha is emphasizing the emotional connection she felt with the man
That gold handsome man who pressed my arm
Natasha is describing the man in more detail and emphasizing his positive physical qualities
Contributed by Grayson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.