In November 2014, she posted a Vine of her singing a line that she had made up, which was inspired by the television series Once Upon a Time. The video went viral, and garnered around 84,000 likes within a week. Taking note of its popularity and with encouragement from her followers, she adapted it into a full song titled "Lost Boy", which she posted on YouTube on January 18, 2015 and was released on iTunes on February 12, 2015. Dozens of Vine and YouTube users posted covers, which helped further its popularity and increased Berhe's following on social media. Record labels took notice and she then signed with Columbia Records in July 2015.
Her debut EP, The Intro, was released on November 27, 2015. It has four songs including "Lost Boy".
A music video for the song was released on YouTube on May 9, 2016. As of June 2023, the video has garnered over 175 million views.
Mike Wass of Idolator called it a "pretty ballad" and went on to say that "Lost Boy is nostalgic, more than a little bittersweet and aptly showcases Ruth's smooth vocals."
Lost Boy
ruth b. Lyrics
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Nowhere to go and no place to call home
My only friend was the man in the moon
And even sometimes he would go away too
Then one night, as I closed my eyes
I saw a shadow flyin' high
He came to me with the sweetest smile
Told me he wanted to talk for a while
I promise that you'll never be lonely"
And ever since that day
I am a Lost Boy from Neverland
Usually hanging out with Peter Pan
And when we're bored, we play in the woods
Always on the run from Captain Hook
"Run, run, Lost Boy," they say to me
Away from all of reality
Neverland is home to Lost Boys like me
And Lost Boys like me are free
Neverland is home to Lost Boys like me
And Lost Boys like me are free
He sprinkled me in pixie dust and told me to believe
Believe in him and believe in me
Together we will fly away in a cloud of green
To your beautiful destiny
As we soared above the town that never loved me
I realized I finally had a family
Soon enough we reached Neverland
Peacefully, my feet hit the sand
And ever since that day
I am a Lost Boy from Neverland
Usually hanging out with Peter Pan
And when we're bored, we play in the woods
Always on the run from Captain Hook
"Run, run, Lost Boy," they say to me
Away from all of reality
Neverland is home to Lost Boys like me
And Lost Boys like me are free
Neverland is home to Lost Boys like me
And Lost Boys like me are free
Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy Darling
Even Captain Hook, you are my perfect story book
Neverland, I love you so, you are now my home sweet home
Forever a Lost Boy at last
Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy Darling
Even Captain Hook, you are my perfect story book
Neverland, I love you so, you are now my home sweet home
Forever a Lost Boy at last
And for always I will say
I am a Lost Boy from Neverland
Usually hanging out with Peter Pan
And when we're bored, we play in the woods
Always on the run from Captain Hook
"Run, run, Lost Boy," they say to me
Away from all of reality
Neverland is home to Lost Boys like me
And Lost Boys like me are free
Neverland is home to Lost Boys like me
And Lost Boys like me are free
"Lost Boy" by Ruth B. is a song about finding refuge in a fictional world after feeling alone and hopeless in reality. The song begins by describing a time when the singer was lonely with nowhere to go and no one to call home. She saw the man in the moon as her only friend. A shadowy figure with a sweet smile appears to her and reveals himself as Peter Pan. He promises her that she will never be lonely again.
The singer is transported to Neverland, a place where she can be a Lost Boy and play with Peter Pan. She feels free and accepted in this world, away from reality. The chorus repeats the idea that "Neverland is home to Lost Boys like me, and Lost Boys like me are free." The song ends by listing off characters from the Peter Pan story: Peter, Tinkerbell, Wendy Darling, and Captain Hook. The singer says that they are her "perfect story book," and that Neverland is now her "home sweet home."
This song is about escaping reality and finding solace in a fictional world. The use of Peter Pan and Neverland as a reference point add to the dreamlike quality of the song. The chorus emphasizes the need for with a sense of freedom and belonging. Ultimately, the song is a hopeful message to those who feel lost and alone, that there is a place where they can find acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a time when I was alone
I was once in a state of loneliness
Nowhere to go and no place to call home
I didn't have any place to stay or call my home
My only friend was the man in the moon
The only companion I had was the moon
And even sometimes he would go away too
Even the moon wasn't always there for me
Then one night, as I closed my eyes
One night, while I was closing my eyes
I saw a shadow flyin' high
I witnessed a shadow soaring up high
He came to me with the sweetest smile
He approached me wearing a pleasant smile
Told me he wanted to talk for a while
He conveyed his desire to engage in a conversation with me
He said, "Peter Pan, that's what they call me
He introduced himself as Peter Pan
I promise that you'll never be lonely"
He assured me that I wouldn't ever have to be alone
And ever since that day
From that day onwards
I am a Lost Boy from Neverland
I belong to a group of boys from Neverland who do not have a family.
Usually hanging out with Peter Pan
Peter Pan is my regular companion
And when we're bored, we play in the woods
We engage in playful activities to kill boredom in the woods
Always on the run from Captain Hook
We are constantly trying to escape from the danger of being caught by Captain Hook
"Run, run, Lost Boy," they say to me
People ask me to run away from reality and towards Neverland
Away from all of reality
To escape the harsh, cruel realities of the world
Neverland is home to Lost Boys like me
Neverland is where boys like me belong and feel at home
And Lost Boys like me are free
Lost boys in Neverland are free from worldly troubles
He sprinkled me in pixie dust and told me to believe
Peter Pan sprinkled pixie dust on me and asked me to start believing
Believe in him and believe in me
He wanted me to have faith in both him and myself
Together we will fly away in a cloud of green
We will fly together in a green cloud
To your beautiful destiny
To your bright and promising future
As we soared above the town that never loved me
We flew over the town that never showed me love
I realized I finally had a family
I came to the realization that I finally had someone I could call family
Soon enough we reached Neverland
We soon arrived at Neverland
Peacefully, my feet hit the sand
My feet touched the sand with a serene feeling
Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy Darling
Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, and Wendy Darling are important names in my life
Even Captain Hook, you are my perfect storybook
Even Captain Hook has a role in my perfect storybook-like life
Neverland, I love you so, you are now my home sweet home
I declare my love for Neverland and assert it as my new place of residence
Forever a Lost Boy at last
I am a lost boy forever now
And for always I will say
I will always assert and affirm
I am a Lost Boy from Neverland
I belong to a group of boys from Neverland who do not have a family
Usually hanging out with Peter Pan
Peter Pan is my regular companion
And when we're bored, we play in the woods
We engage in playful activities to kill boredom in the woods
Always on the run from Captain Hook
We are constantly trying to escape from the danger of being caught by Captain Hook
"Run, run, Lost Boy," they say to me
People tell me to flee from reality and head towards Neverland
Away from all of reality
Away from the brutalities and harshness of reality.
Neverland is home to Lost Boys like me
Neverland is our homeland, and lost boys like me belong here
And Lost Boys like me are free
Lost Boys who find solace and refuge in Neverland enjoy a life of freedom.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ruth Berhe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@moonchild9872
I was Neverland was real..
Just imagine, all the pain you feel that’s been filling your heart and soul for years can finally be uplifted. Letting go and not having to regret it, letting go of your life you had and living a new one for all eternity without no punishment and judgement, just pure happiness and relaxation for your mind and soul
Imagine flying high above those clouds and looking down to see your shell you left behind just to go to a warm place that will welcome your broken soul
Then, you can come back to the life you had and it’s all better because you got the rest you needed and the break your empty heart deserved
I wish Neverland was a place I could rest without having tears stain my cheeks and pain filling my entire being. I just wanna be set free...
@atzsunlight3003
4 years later I’m still here crying over how pretty this song is
@amnaann1189
who isn't
@jolianagonzales4860
Same 😭😭
@thatweirdgirlidk496
I'll never stop crying😭😭
@cambriannataylor5622
I'm crying in real life 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
@xxuxly_bearxx8350
Same
@LiquorWithJazz
“We soared above the town that never loved me
I realized I finally had a family.”
And I’m crying
@alihaidar6042
omg i read that in sync
@borntobegxds5345
Guess what this came at the perfect time
@emilygarcia9572
same