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Introduction
Have you ever found yourself in a moment where the world just feels overwhelming, like you’re spinning through time and space without a clear direction? That’s exactly what “Lost in a Lost World” by The Moody Blues taps into—a deep sense of disconnection and the search for meaning in a chaotic universe.
This song, which opens their 1972 album Seventh Sojourn, is more than just a piece of music; it’s a reflection of the turbulent times it was born out of. The early ’70s were a period marked by social unrest, the aftershocks of the 1960s, and an ongoing struggle for peace and understanding. In this context, “Lost in a Lost World” stands as a haunting expression of existential dread and the yearning for a better, more peaceful world.
Musically, the song weaves a rich tapestry of sounds that evoke both melancholy and hope. The opening, with its ethereal harmonies and slow, deliberate tempo, pulls you into a meditative state. It’s almost as if the band is inviting you to take a deep breath and let go of the noise around you, just for a few minutes. The lyrics, delivered with heartfelt emotion, ponder the futility of war, the loneliness of modern life, and the search for a place where one truly belongs.
But what really makes “Lost in a Lost World” special is how it resonates on a deeply personal level. It’s the kind of song that feels like it’s speaking directly to you, especially during those moments when you’re questioning your place in the world. The Moody Blues manage to capture that universal feeling of being lost—not just in a physical sense, but spiritually and emotionally. And yet, there’s an underlying message of resilience, a quiet insistence that even in the darkest times, there’s still a glimmer of hope.
Listening to this song is like having a conversation with a wise, old friend who understands exactly what you’re going through. They don’t offer easy answers, but they do offer comfort in the shared experience of being human. “Lost in a Lost World” reminds us that while the journey might be confusing and at times lonely, we’re not alone in our search for meaning.
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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