Story Behind The Song
Homelessness in America.
| Song Length |
2:44 |
Genre |
Folk - Religious, Folk - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Depressing |
Subject |
Hunger, Failure |
| Similar Artists |
Rob Thomas |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
ONE OF THE LOST
When he was young
He had a wife and home
They made their plans
And could not have known
That the solid ground
Could open up and swallow
Everything that they owned
Now he is old
Dressed carelessly
Speaks quietly
With economy
Thought he knew God well
Maybe just voices in his head
Sometimes he can't tell
He is one of the lost
Like a coin that's tossed
By a reckless man of means
Destroying all his dreams
He is thankful for
What ever food he receives
In his house of cards
His is a restless sleep
Dreams of yesterday
Wakes to a siren's wail
Then once again drifts away
REPEAT BRIDGE
One of the lost
One of the lost