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lost city
X.Y.R. Lyrics
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I don't know how, how to communicate with them
I don't understand them
(don't speak their language, don't speak their language)
I'm the best version of myself here
I'm outgoing, happy, nice, kinda perfect
But I know in reality I'm just a little girl
Who's scared and when she goes out
(L, I, A, C)
I'm lost in a city, I'm lost in a city
(L, I, A, C)
I'm lost in a city I don't know
(L, I, A, C)
These buildings all around me they make me feel so free
(L, I, A, C)
Yet so trapped 'cause I'm just lost in a city
Although I miss my sweet sweet home
I wish that I could stay here forever
Away from my responsibilities (Away from my unhappiness)
Away from everything keeping me from my dreams
But I know in reality I'm just a little girl
Who's scared and when she goes out
She's lost in a
(L, I, A, C)
I'm lost in a city, I'm lost in a city
(L, I, A, C)
I'm lost in a city I don't know
(L, I, A, C)
These buildings all around me they make me feel so free
(L, I, A, C)
Yet so trapped 'cause I'm just lost in a city
(L, I, A, C, L, I, A, C, L, I, A, C, L, I, A, C)
The lyrics to X.Y.R.'s song "Lost City" speak to the feelings of disconnection and struggle that can arise when navigating unfamiliar environments. The singer expresses a lack of knowledge on how to interact and communicate with the people around them, feeling like an outsider who doesn't understand the language or customs. They describe themselves as a better version of themselves in this city, confident and happy, yet deep down they still feel like a scared little girl.
The city is portrayed as both liberating and imprisoning. The buildings surrounding the singer make them feel free, but at the same time, they feel trapped because they are lost and don't know their way around. The desire to stay in this city forever and escape from responsibilities and unhappiness reflects a longing for a new, more fulfilling life. However, the recognition that they are still just a scared little girl reminds the singer that they are not yet ready to fully embrace all that the city has to offer.
The repetition of the phrase "lost in a city" emphasizes the singer's feeling of displacement and captures the sense of being overwhelmed and out of place. Overall, "Lost City" highlights the inner conflict between yearning for new experiences and the fear and uncertainty that can accompany stepping outside of one's comfort zone.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know how, how to act around them
I am unsure of how to behave or respond in their presence
I don't know how, how to communicate with them
I struggle to effectively convey my thoughts and emotions to them
I don't understand them
I lack comprehension or insight into their actions and motivations
(don't speak their language, don't speak their language)
I am unable to effectively communicate and connect with them due to a language barrier
I'm the best version of myself here
In this environment, I feel confident, positive, and embody my ideal self
I'm outgoing, happy, nice, kinda perfect
I am sociable, joyful, kind, and appear flawless to others
But I know in reality I'm just a little girl
Despite my facade, deep down, I am vulnerable, inexperienced, and feel small
Who's scared and when she goes out
When I venture beyond my comfort zone
She's lost in a
I feel disoriented and overwhelmed in
(L, I, A, C)
a maze-like, unfamiliar city
These buildings all around me they make me feel so free
The towering structures inspire a sense of liberation and possibility
Yet so trapped 'cause I'm just lost in a city
However, I feel confined and restricted by my lack of direction and guidance in this unfamiliar city
Although I miss my sweet sweet home
Despite longing for the comfort and familiarity of my dear home
I wish that I could stay here forever
I yearn to prolong my time in this captivating, enthralling city
Away from my responsibilities (Away from my unhappiness)
Seeking respite from the burdens and unhappiness tied to my obligations
Away from everything keeping me from my dreams
Escaping the obstacles and constraints that hinder the pursuit of my aspirations
(L, I, A, C)
In this city filled with loneliness, insecurity, anxiety, and confusion
These buildings all around me they make me feel so free
The towering structures inspire a sense of liberation and possibility
Yet so trapped 'cause I'm just lost in a city
However, I feel confined and restricted by my lack of direction and guidance in this unfamiliar city
(L, I, A, C)
In this city filled with loneliness, insecurity, anxiety, and confusion
(L, I, A, C, L, I, A, C, L, I, A, C, L, I, A, C)
Repeated phrase emphasizing being lost in a city filled with loneliness, insecurity, anxiety, and confusion
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Sophie Guo
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