HOURS LOST Lyrics – Chase Atlantic

HOURS LOST Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The intro hints at a sense of lost time and an acknowledgment of the struggles ahead.

[Verse 1]
In this verse, the singer expresses frustration over wasting time and feeling trapped in a cycle of substance use. He talks about trying to heal but feeling lost and unsure about his emotions. After a stint in rehab, he’s trying to regain control of his life but struggles with cynicism and optimism. He feels the weight of past mistakes and the reliance on substances that ultimately let him down. The pain of his experiences is clear, as he seeks a way to heal while grappling with feelings of abandonment and confusion.

[Pre-Chorus]
Here, the singer reflects on a sense of disconnection and lack of direction. He uses imagery of painting in the dark to show his struggle to find clarity. The loss of focus and drive highlights his mental state, feeling overwhelmed and out of control, which contributes to his sense of losing his mind.

[Chorus]
In the chorus, the theme of wasted time is reinforced as he realizes he’s been lost, both physically and emotionally. He describes the hours fading away, paralleling his own fading state due to substance abuse. The mention of a near-suicidal moment in the shower emphasizes the depth of his struggles. He acknowledges his reckless behavior with money, s*x, and power, admitting that he was lost during this period, which reveals a raw honesty about his past.

[Post-Chorus]
This part conveys a plea for connection and support. The singer sees hope for the future in someone else’s eyes and fears abandonment. The urgency in his request for the person not to leave him shows his vulnerability and the anxiety that accompanies his mental state.

[Verse 2]
In this verse, he expresses frustration with feeling out of control and wanting to take charge of his life. The imagery of burning rubber suggests a desire for speed and freedom, but he also acknowledges the mental pressure building inside him. The fear of going insane if he doesn’t escape his current situation reveals the intensity of his struggle.

[Bridge]
The bridge is a declaration of his desire to truly live rather than just exist. He wants to exceed expectations and pours himself into his work, feeling driven and ambitious. The mention of being active and sometimes playing the “devil’s advocate” hints at a complex inner battle between his ambitions and darker impulses.

[Chorus (Repetition)]
This chorus reiterates the themes of wasted time and feeling lost. The singer again highlights the emotional weight of his struggles, touching on his near-death experience and acknowledgment of his reckless lifestyle. This repetition emphasizes the ongoing nature of his battles with mental health and addiction, reinforcing his honesty about feeling lost.

[Outro]
In the outro, the singer describes waking up with overwhelming sadness and anxiety, emphasizing the void he feels inside. The countdown to anxiety kicking in shows the immediacy of his struggles, indicating that his past continues to haunt him. He recognizes that running from his past isn’t easy and acknowledges his regrets, which adds a layer of introspection to his journey.