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Introduction
Listening to “Lost In A Lost World” feels like stepping into a profound meditation on humanity’s struggles. This opening track from their 1972 album Seventh Sojourn isn’t just music—it’s a haunting, introspective journey through the chaos and pain that mark human history.
From the moment the first somber chords play, you’re transported into a soundscape rich with emotion. The Moody Blues, known for blending rock with introspective and poetic lyrics, use this song to make a bold statement about the human condition. It’s a lamentation of lost values, misguided priorities, and a world spiraling into confusion and despair.
The lyrics, penned by Mike Pinder, are deeply reflective. Lines like “We’re lost in a lost world” speak to a universal feeling of disconnection. Pinder, often considered the philosophical voice of the band, doesn’t hold back. He confronts themes of war, environmental destruction, and social injustice—issues that were as relevant in the early 1970s as they are today. It’s as though the song is a mirror, forcing listeners to face uncomfortable truths about the way humanity treats itself and the planet.
Musically, the track is a masterpiece of atmosphere. The haunting melodies, coupled with the band’s signature mellotron, create a sense of melancholy and urgency. Justin Hayward’s vocals bring a poignant vulnerability, making every word hit harder. It’s not just a plea for change—it’s a wake-up call wrapped in ethereal harmonies.
What makes this song stand out isn’t just its message, but the way it captures the listener’s heart. It doesn’t preach; instead, it evokes a visceral response. You can feel the frustration, sadness, and even the faint flicker of hope that things might change if we listen closely.
“Lost In A Lost World” is more than just an opening track—it sets the tone for Seventh Sojourn, an album that grapples with themes of isolation and the search for meaning. As the world changed rapidly in the 1970s, the song served as a poignant reminder of what humanity stands to lose if it doesn’t find its way back to compassion and understanding.
Why It Matters
The Moody Blues have always been about more than just music. They craft experiences, weaving profound themes into their work. “Lost In A Lost World” is one of those songs that stays with you long after it ends, nudging you to think deeper about your place in the world. It’s a timeless piece—both a snapshot of its era and a resonant message for future generations.
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Lyrics
I woke up today, I was crying
Lost in a lost world
‘Cause so many people are dying
Lost in a lost world
Some of them are living an illusion
Bounded by the darkness of their minds
In their eyes it’s nation against nation, against nation
With racial pride sad hearts they hide
Thinking only of themselves
They shun the light (Some of them shun the light)
They think they’re right (Some of them think they’re right)
Living in their empty shells (Some live in their empty shells)
Oh, can you see their world is crashing? (So many people)
Crashing down around their feet, angry people in the street
Telling them they’ve had their fill (So many people)
Of politics that wound and kill (So many people)
Grow the seeds of evolution (So many people)
Revolution never won, it’s just another form of gun
To do again what they have done (So many people)
With all our brothers’ youngest sons (So many people)
Everywhere you go you’ll see them searching
Everywhere you turn you’ll feel the pain
Everyone is looking for the answer
Well, look again, come on, my friend
Love will find them in the end
Come on, my friend, we’ve got to bend
On our knees and say a prayer
Oh, can you feel the world is pining? (So many people)
Pining for someone who really cares enough to share his love
With all of us, so we can be an ever loving family (So many people)
Have we forgotten we’re all children? (So many people)
Children from a family tree that’s longer than a centipede
Started long ago when you and I were only love (So many people)
I woke up today, I was crying
Lost in a lost world
‘Cause so many people are dying
Lost in a lost world
Lost in a lost world
(So many people, so many people)
(People) Lost in a lost world
(So many people, so many people)
(People) Lost in a lost world