Lost & Found (feat. Claire Ridgely)

Embody's 'Lost & Found (feat. Claire Ridgely)' is a poignant exploration of love, longing, and the transient nature of life. The song opens with the imagery of a home disappearing in the rearview mirror, symbolizing the protagonist's habitual departure and the emotional distance that comes with it. The lyrics, 'Guess I’m too used to leaving / Fit my life in the back of my van,' suggest a life of constant movement and the struggle to form lasting connections. This theme of impermanence is further emphasized by the line, 'Don’t play for keeps,' indicating a reluctance or inability to commit fully.

The chorus introduces a sense of yearning and what-if scenarios, with the protagonist contemplating the possibility of a more stable, rooted existence. 'What if you were here to stay / You can move me like the wind / When it calls me by my name,' evokes a deep emotional pull, likening the beloved to a force of nature that can profoundly affect the protagonist. The city sky with 'no stars to find' serves as a metaphor for the emptiness and lack of direction in the protagonist's current life, contrasting with the desire to be taken to 'a place where no one else can go,' a private sanctuary of love and connection.

The recurring motif of the 'lost and found' encapsulates the essence of the song. It speaks to the hope that despite the protagonist's tendency to leave, there is a chance for reconciliation and rediscovery. The imagery of blowing a kiss and the seaside air mixed with tangled hair under the moonlight adds a romantic, almost cinematic quality to the narrative. The song closes with a repeated plea for the beloved to 'come around,' reinforcing the theme of hope and the possibility of finding each other again despite the odds.