Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tristania_(band)
Studio albums
Widow's Weeds (1998)
Beyond the Veil (1999)
World of Glass (2001)
Ashes (2005)
Illumination (2007)
Rubicon (2010)
Darkest White (2013)
Lost
Tristania Lyrics
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I'm harder than the life I've lived
Strong
I'm stronger than the pain you give
It's lost
So lost
The world you're in
The life you live
The dark side of the smiles you give
I'm one
I'm anyone you like me to be
I'm gone
Whenever you would like to be free
Old
I'm older than the years I've lived
Cold
I'm colder than the smile you give
My life has been the dreams you say I'm living in
How long will you be lost, my dear
When will you give in?
"Lost" by Tristania is a powerful song that delves into the struggles of life and the masks we wear to hide our pain. The lyrics tell a story of someone who has faced incredible hardships, but has become hardened and strong as a result. Despite this strength, the world they see around them is lost and full of lies, represented by the "dark side of the smiles" they encounter. As a result, the singer takes on many different personas to try and navigate this world, but ultimately feels old and cold. The final lines of the song hint at a longing for release and an end to the struggle.
The lyrics of "Lost" are incredibly evocative and showcase the complexity of the human experience. Each line builds upon the next to create a portrait of someone who has seen too much and yet still manages to survive. The reference to "the dreams you say I'm living in" is particularly poignant, as it highlights the way that others can impose their own ideas of success and happiness on us, often without understanding the reality of our lives.
In addition to its powerful lyrics, "Lost" is also notable for its incredible music. The song is built around a driving, heavy guitar riff that perfectly captures the intensity of the lyrics. The vocals range from haunting whispers to powerful screams, showcasing the breadth of Tristania's musical abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Hard
I have endured hardships that have made me unbreakable
I'm harder than the life I've lived
No matter how tough my life has been, I am tougher
Strong
I possess an indomitable will
I'm stronger than the pain you give
The pain you inflict cannot weaken me
It's lost
You are wandering without direction
So lost
You are deeply and hopelessly lost
The world you're in
You inhabit a surreal world
The life you live
You lead a sham existence
I see the lies
I am aware of the deception you perpetuate
The dark side of the smiles you give
Your smiles hide a sinister motive
I'm one
I am only one person
I'm anyone you like me to be
I adapt to your expectations
I'm gone
I am absent
Whenever you would like to be free
You feel unencumbered without me
Old
I have lived long enough to understand
I'm older than the years I've lived
My experiences have aged me beyond my years
Cold
I am frozen inside
I'm colder than the smile you give
Your warm expression cannot thaw me
My life has been the dreams you say I'm living in
The reality I perceive is different from yours
How long will you be lost, my dear
When will you find your way?
When will you give in?
When will you stop resisting the truth?
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AlgalordWarrior
Hard!
I'm harder than the life I've lived
Strong!
I'm stronger than the pain you give
It's lost, so lost
The world you're in, the life you live
I see the lies
The darkside of the smiles you give
I'm one, I'm anyone you like me to be
I'm gone, whenever you would like to be free
I'm one, I'm anyone you like me to be
I'm gone, whenever you would like to be free
Donat tenebris pro paenitentibus
Nummatae vini erimus egentes
Semel bibunt pro rodimus
Selam timus solus quo
Tenebris tentibus
Membris, lacertis, labii
Old
I'm older than the years I've lived
Cold
I'm colder than the smile you give
My life has been
The dreams you say I'm living in
How long will you
Be lost? My dear, when will you give in?
I'm one, I'm anyone you like me to be
I'm gone, whenever you would like to be free
I'm one
Donat tenebris pro paenitentibus
Nummatae vini erimus egentes
Semel bibunt pro rodimus
Selam timus solus quo
Tenebris tentibus
I'm one, I'm anyone you like me to be
I'm gone
I'm gone, whenever you would like to be free
Music Rock
Essa música marcou minha adolescência bons tempos dá vontade de chorar só de lembrar os bons amigos que já se foram
AlgalordWarrior
Hard!
I'm harder than the life I've lived
Strong!
I'm stronger than the pain you give
It's lost, so lost
The world you're in, the life you live
I see the lies
The darkside of the smiles you give
I'm one, I'm anyone you like me to be
I'm gone, whenever you would like to be free
I'm one, I'm anyone you like me to be
I'm gone, whenever you would like to be free
Donat tenebris pro paenitentibus
Nummatae vini erimus egentes
Semel bibunt pro rodimus
Selam timus solus quo
Tenebris tentibus
Membris, lacertis, labii
Old
I'm older than the years I've lived
Cold
I'm colder than the smile you give
My life has been
The dreams you say I'm living in
How long will you
Be lost? My dear, when will you give in?
I'm one, I'm anyone you like me to be
I'm gone, whenever you would like to be free
I'm one
Donat tenebris pro paenitentibus
Nummatae vini erimus egentes
Semel bibunt pro rodimus
Selam timus solus quo
Tenebris tentibus
I'm one, I'm anyone you like me to be
I'm gone
I'm gone, whenever you would like to be free
Manoel Souza
tenho orgulho de dizer que tenho o álbum original rs
ColeK
El violin de Pete Johansen es lo máximo
The Shape
One of the most underrated songs I know
Stan Wak
Beautiful. Those parts from the choir are so haunting.
Julio Rivera
la mejor !!! el minuto 1:26 al 2:24 es una de las cosas que me llega de cancion
cristiane rocha
Eu amo essa música corti muito e até hoje escultor 😎🤟
Veiloroth
I'm old, i'm older than the years i've lived.... LOVE that.
TONNYREDBLACK
lo mejor de tristania