Lost With You

Patrick Watson's 'Lost With You' is a tender and introspective song that delves into the themes of intimacy, vulnerability, and the beauty of imperfection within a relationship. The lyrics paint a picture of two individuals who find solace and acceptance in each other's company, away from the prying eyes of the world. The imagery of 'the lost playing in the yard' and 'goosebumps to all the Sunday summer trees' evokes a sense of nostalgia and innocence, suggesting a return to simpler times when love was free from judgment and societal expectations.

The song's second verse, with lines like 'Against your morning skin' and 'shy like two young lovers walking by,' captures the delicate and private moments shared between lovers. The comparison to 'two young lovers' implies a freshness and purity to their connection, while the 'soft strange kind of odd' acknowledges the uniqueness of their bond. This oddness is not something to be shunned but rather embraced, as it provides 'company to all the lonely hearts,' suggesting that love can be a refuge for those who feel out of place in the world.

The final lines of the song bring a raw and unfiltered perspective on love, where 'it's nice to be ugly in each other's arms.' This line is a powerful statement about finding beauty in the flaws and imperfections that make us human. The imagery of 'a hundred cigarettes on the ground' and clothes 'still hanging around' conveys a sense of lived-in comfort and the idea that love is not about perfection but about growing together and accepting each other as we are, 'over all the things we were before.'