The profound power to transcend common themes of fear, hope and love using only phrasing and imagery is a rare gift, second only to one's ability to render out the proper combination of notes and chords with which to propel those words into our hearts. With influences that include British rock and roll and the soul-seeking ethos of 60s psychedelia and modern day jam bands, Robert James and Francis Ten build opulent compositions that revolve around texture, mood and lyrical romanticism-songs that are inspired by ideals and motivated by feeling, much like the two musicians themselves.
Still Lost
West Indian Girl Lyrics
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Staring off
It lays on the tongue from someone we knew
Hanging out
If there's a reason then tell me why
Has your lover left?
Try to speak before it flies
You've said enough
You've had enough
Eyes on the road with nowhere to go
Still lost
On the highest top there's life inside
Still lost
The world is alive you can see it in his eyes
Still lost
The tides on it's way he just waits
Still lost
In a car on the beach & another in the street
Still lost
The arms of a ghost no one's there
Still lost
A man is so old he's covered in bones
Still lost
But his face is so young and full of life
Still lost
The tides on his waist in an golden light
Sailing off
The tides on it's way, he just waits
I'm sailing off
The lyrics to West Indian Girl's song "Still Lost" are open to interpretation as they are quite abstract and poetic in nature. It could be said that the song talks about a feeling of being lost, both physically and emotionally. The first verse mentions a fly on the wall, observing and perhaps judging our actions. It also alludes to a past relationship or encounter that has ended, leaving the singer wondering why their lover left, and feeling like they have said enough. The chorus repeats the phrase "still lost" which could be seen as a sense of not knowing where to go or what to do next.
The second verse paints imagery of being both lost and alive, with references to the world being alive and a man who is covered in bones but has a youthful face. This could speak to the idea that even in the midst of feeling lost and directionless, there is still life and wonder to be found. The final lines of the song speak to sailing off and waiting for the tides, which could symbolize a surrendering to the journey and accepting the unknown.
Overall, the meaning of "Still Lost" can be seen as a meditation on moving forward in the face of uncertainty and embracing the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
A fly on the wall is looking at us
Someone is observing us from a distance without us knowing.
Staring off
We're not paying attention to our surroundings.
It lays on the tongue from someone we knew
We're reminded of something or someone from our past.
Hanging out
We're spending time with someone.
If there's a reason then tell me why
I need an explanation for what's going on.
Has your lover left?
Are you going through a breakup?
Try to speak before it flies
Say what you need to say before it's too late.
You've said enough
Stop talking.
Arms open wide...say goodbye
I'm letting go and saying farewell.
You've had enough
You've reached your limit.
Eyes on the road with nowhere to go
We're lost without a clear direction.
On the highest top there's life inside
There's beauty and vitality to be found in unexpected places.
The world is alive you can see it in his eyes
There's a sense of wonder and vitality in the people around us.
The tides on it's way he just waits
We're waiting for something to happen, for change to come.
In a car on the beach & another in the street
We're surrounded by life and movement, but still feel disconnected.
The arms of a ghost no one's there
We feel alone and isolated, like no one is reaching out to us.
A man is so old he's covered in bones
The weight of life experience is with him, but he's still alive.
But his face is so young and full of life
Despite his age, he still has a sense of vitality and wonder.
The tides on his waist in an golden light
He's ready to embrace change and move on, with a sense of hope and possibility.
Sailing off
Setting sail for new adventures and experiences.
The tides on it's way, he just waits
Waiting for change and growth.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: FRANCIS FAZZINA, ROBERT SCHURGIN
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