Lost At Sea
Zedd / Ryan Tedder Lyrics
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I had nothing but pieces of thoughts of the hope that you would see me
I was a stone's throw away from land
But thousands and thousands of miles away from reaching your hand
The waves that crashed upon
The rocks that you were trying to walk along
And in my head I heard them play a song
The waves that crashed upon
The rocks that you were trying to step along
And in my head I heard them play a song
For you and me
Let's get lost at sea
Where they will never find us
Got stars at night to guide us
Lost at sea
Where they will never find us
Got stars at night to guide us, yeah
I was a boat drifting out into sea
I had nothing but pieces of thoughts of the hope that you would see me
I was a stone's throw away from land
But thousands and thousands of miles away from reaching your hand
The waves that crashed upon
The rocks that you were trying to walk along
And in my head I heard them play a song
For you and me
The waves that crashed upon
The rocks that you were trying to step along
And in my head I heard them play a song
For you and me
Let's get lost at sea
Where they will never find us
Got stars at night to guide us
Lost at sea
Where they will never find us
Got stars at night to guide us, yeah
The lyrics of "Lost At Sea" by Zedd and Ryan Tedder tell the story of someone who feels lost and adrift, desperately hoping to connect with another person. The song's opening lines describe the singer as a boat drifting out to sea, with nothing but fractured thoughts and the hope that the person they are searching for will finally notice them. Despite being close to land, the distance between the singer and their loved one seems insurmountable, with thousands of miles separating them.
Throughout the song, the waves crashing against the shore create a metaphor for the singer's turbulent emotions. The singer hears a song playing in their head, representing the connection they long for with their loved one. The chorus of the song then gives voice to the singer's desire to escape from the difficulties of everyday life and disappear with their loved one, where they can be guided by the stars and free from the worries of the world.
In many ways, "Lost At Sea" is a song about longing and escape. The singer dreams of being lost with their partner, surrounded by the beauty of the night sky, rather than being trapped in the complexities of their daily lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I was a boat drifting out into sea
I felt lost and alone in the vastness of the world
I had nothing but pieces of thoughts of the hope that you would see me
My only comfort was the hope that someone would notice me and give me direction
I was a stone's throw away from land
I was close to finding my way, but not quite there yet
But thousands and thousands of miles away from reaching your hand
Despite being close to reaching my goal, I still felt very far away from connecting with someone who could help me
The waves that crashed upon
The turbulent emotions that I was feeling
The rocks that you were trying to walk along
The obstacles that I faced on my journey
And in my head I heard them play a song
Despite the challenges, I kept hope alive by imagining a better future
For you and me
For anyone who is searching for meaning and connection
Let's get lost at sea
Let's escape from the pressures and stresses of life
Where they will never find us
Where we can be free to find our own way
Got stars at night to guide us
We have the beauty and wonder of the universe to inspire us
Lost at sea
Adrift in a sea of possibilities, but still searching for direction
Where they will never find us
Where we can be true to ourselves and our own desires
Got stars at night to guide us, yeah
The universe provides guidance and purpose, if we are only willing to listen
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ANTON ZASLAVSKI, RYAN TEDDER
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