Raised in Burlington, Vermont, Thibaud moved to Boston in 1987 to master his craft and pursue his dream. "When I first got there, the music scene was mostly alternative rock and more hardcore stuff. I would get mislabeled as a 'Country Act', but by the 1990's it diversified and there was room for more rootsy Americana stuff."
Todd's songs are a slice of what life is really like...the pains and pleasures, love lost and life reborn. Thibaud recorded two critically lauded albums for Doolittle Records, 1998's Favorite Waste of Time (produced by Bostonian musician Kevin Salem) and 1999's Little Mystery. Using songwriters like Elvis Costello, Neil Finn, and John Hiatt for inspiration, Thibaud built a sound that is entirely his own.
Lost Again
Todd Thibaud Lyrics
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Better times are just ahead, or so the stories go
But I see things I can?t understand, and no one seems to know
And in my deepest darkest nights, I never could pretend
And now my heart lets go sometimes and I am lost again
I used to think that true was true, well now I don?t believe
Maybe once I might prevail, well that was way back when
Now my heart lets go sometimes and I am lost again
But in my dreams hey I?m a different man
Brave and true do the best I can
I walk that line, I never stray
I take my chances day by day
Set a course I?m ready son, I?ve had my fill of here
You say the worst has all been done well that don?t shake my fear
?Cause in my deepest darkest nights, I can?t escape my sins
Now my heart lets go sometimes and I am lost again
Now my heart lets go sometimes and I am lost again
The song "Lost Again" by Todd Thibaud speaks about the uncertainty that humans face in their lives. The lyrics suggest that the idea of things getting better is just a myth, as one is confronted with incomprehensible situations that no one seems to know how to solve. The singer is depicted as someone who has lost faith in the idea that what they thought was true still holds. The lines "every time I hear from you I find it hard to breathe" suggest that the singer has lost their emotional bearings.
The lyrics also imply that the singer is faced with a dilemma where they have to choose between what is right and what is safe. The lines "Set a course I'm ready son, I've had my fill of here" suggest that the singer is ready to venture out and take a chance. The singer, however, is plagued by their own past that they can't seem to escape. The line "in my deepest darkest nights, I can't escape my sins" suggests that the singer is struggling to come to terms with their past mistakes.
In conclusion, the song "Lost Again" by Todd Thibaud speaks to the human experience of facing challenges as one navigates through life. The lyrics suggest that humans often face situations that they can't understand or solve and have to make difficult choices that may lead to uncertainty and doubt. The song is a lament for a time when things were simpler and faith in what was true was still held.
Line by Line Meaning
Better times are just ahead, or so the stories go
Despite hearing stories about better times, I am skeptical because there are things happening that I cannot comprehend and no explanations are given.
But I see things I can?t understand, and no one seems to know
I am observing things that are beyond my comprehension, but I cannot get any answers from anyone around me.
And in my deepest darkest nights, I never could pretend
Even in my lowest moments where I wish I could pretend everything is fine, I cannot bring myself to do so.
And now my heart lets go sometimes and I am lost again
Occasionally, my emotions overpower me and I feel lost and directionless again.
I used to think that true was true, well now I don?t believe
I used to believe in certain truths, but recent events have made me question everything I thought I knew.
?Cause every time I hear from you I find it hard to breath
Whenever I receive words from you, it causes me emotional distress and difficulty in breathing, indicating a build-up of anxiety.
Maybe once I might prevail, well that was way back when
I had hopes of winning in the past, but those hopes have dwindled over time.
Now my heart lets go sometimes and I am lost again
I am occasionally overwhelmed by my emotions, causing me to feel lost and directionless again.
But in my dreams hey I?m a different man
In my dreams, I am a different person than who I am in reality, brave and steadfast.
Brave and true do the best I can
In my dreams, I am a courageous and honest person, giving my best effort at everything I do.
I walk that line, I never stray
In my dreams, I have a clear path to follow and I never deviate from it.
I take my chances day by day
In my dreams, I am unafraid to take risks and live my life to the fullest every single day.
Set a course I?m ready son, I?ve had my fill of here
I am prepared to embark on a new journey, as I have become tired of staying stagnant in my current situation.
You say the worst has all been done well that don?t shake my fear
Though someone else may think that everything has hit rock bottom, I am still afraid because I believe there could be worse to come.
?Cause in my deepest darkest nights, I can?t escape my sins
During my lowest moments, I cannot help but ruminate on my past mistakes and feel guilty about them.
Now my heart lets go sometimes and I am lost again
Every so often, my emotions become too much for me to handle and I feel lost and directionless once more.
Contributed by Lincoln V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.