Lost

The song 'Lost' by Dreariness delves deep into the themes of desolation, confusion, and a profound sense of loss. The opening lines paint a bleak picture of a lifeless world, with 'dead nature' and a 'dark sky,' setting the tone for the emotional turmoil that follows. The imagery of numbness and coldness reflects the protagonist's internal state, questioning their existence and purpose. This sense of disorientation is further emphasized by the repeated question, 'What I'm doing here? I don't know where I am?' which captures the essence of feeling lost both physically and mentally.

As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal a struggle with reality and sanity. The protagonist describes their experience as a 'dream' or 'nightmare,' expressing a desperate desire to wake up from what they perceive as madness. The repetition of 'I lost' underscores the depth of their despair, listing memories, life, sight, and even the sense of smell as casualties of their mental state. This loss of identity is poignantly captured in the lines 'And I? Who I am? Who I am? I lost myself,' highlighting a crisis of self and a plea for salvation with the cry 'Salvatemi! Salvatemi!' (Save me! Save me!).

The final verses of the song convey a sense of abandonment and frustration, with the protagonist feeling suffocated by the 'thick air' and unable to live in the world they find themselves in. The repeated pleas for salvation and the rejection of their current life ('I don't want this life! Save me now!') emphasize the depth of their despair and the urgent need for rescue. The song 'Lost' by Dreariness is a haunting exploration of mental anguish, identity crisis, and the desperate search for meaning and salvation in a seemingly indifferent world.