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Lost In My World
The Outsiders Lyrics


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I
Waited
But you never
Returned
A thousand times
I cried
But you never
Heard a word

I
Keep callin'
Callin'
Your name
Oh but the feeling
That I had
Is just
Not the same

(Lost in my world)
That's all she left
(Ooh wah)
And a memory of her

I
Can't love you
Or hold you
That's true
But I
Have feelings
And memories
Of you

(Lost in my world)
That's all she left
(Ooh wah)
And a memory of her, wah yeah

Ahhhh - Ahhhh - Ahhhhh

I
Waited
But you never
Returned
A thousand times
I cried
But you never
Heard a word

I
Keep callin'
Callin'
Callin' your name
Oh but the feeling
That I had
Is just
Not the same

(Lost in my world)
That's all she left
(Ooh wah)
And a memory of her, hey

Why do you make me cry
I been cryin', I'm cryin'
Oh hear me baby
Said I'm almost dying, I'm dying (lost in my world)
Hear me baby said I been a waitin' (lost in my world)
Oh so alone
I been a waitin' (lost in my world)

Lost in my world
Lost in my world
Lost in my world
Lost in my world
Lost in my world

Overall Meaning

The Outsiders' song "Lost In My World" portrays a speaker who is lost and heartbroken after being abandoned by a lover. The lyrics are filled with despair and longing, as the singer waited and cried for their lover to return, but were met with silence. The repetition of the phrase "Lost in my world" emphasizes the singer's sense of isolation and helplessness. Despite not being able to love or hold their lover, the singer still has intense feelings and memories of them.


The use of call-and-response vocals in the chorus adds to the emotive nature of the song, with the backup singers echoing the phrase "Lost in my world" in harmonic unison. The song's simple instrumentation, featuring a slow-tempo beat, gentle guitar strumming, and understated organ, creates a melancholic atmosphere that complements the mournful tone of the lyrics.


Overall, "Lost In My World" is a poignant reflection on the aftermath of a failed relationship and the feelings of heartbreak that can linger long after it's over.


Line by Line Meaning

Waited
I waited for you to return.


But you never
But you never came back.


Returned
You never returned to me.


A thousand times
I waited for you many, many times.


I cried
I shed tears of sadness.


But you never
But you never responded to me.


Heard a word
You didn't listen or reply to me.


Keep callin'
I keep calling your name.


Callin'
I keep hoping you will answer.


Your name
I keep saying your name.


Oh but the feeling
But the emotions inside of me.


That I had
The feelings I used to have for you.


Is just
Are now just.


Not the same
Different now than they used to be.


(Lost in my world)
I'm feeling lost in my own world.


That's all she left
All you left me with.


(Ooh wah)
Wordless expression of sadness and disappointment.


And a memory of her,
And just a memory of you.


Can't love you
I can't love you anymore.


Or hold you
Or hold you in my arms again.


That's true
That's the reality of our situation.


But I
However, I still.


Have feelings
I still have emotions for you.


And memories
And memories of our time together.


Of you
Of you and our past.


Why do you make me cry
Why do you cause me so much pain.


I been cryin', I'm cryin'
I've been crying over losing you.


Oh hear me baby
Listen to me, my love.


Said I'm almost dying, I'm dying (lost in my world)
I feel like I'm slowly dying inside because of how lost and alone I am without you.


Oh so alone
I am so lonely.


I been a waitin'
I've been waiting so long for you to come back to me.


Lost in my world
I'm still lost in my own world.




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