Lost Cause
Beck
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Your sorry eyes cut through the bone They make it hard to leave you alone Leave you here wearing your wounds Waving your guns at somebody new Baby you're lost Baby you're lost Baby you're a lost cause There's too many people you used to know They see you coming they see you go They know your secrets and you know theirs This town is crazy; nobody cares Baby you're lost Baby you're lost Baby you're a lost cause I'm tired of fighting I'm tired of fighting Fighting for a lost cause Thereâ??s a place where you are going You ain't never been before No one left to watch your back now No one standing at your door That's what you thought love was for Baby you're lost Baby you're lost Baby you're a lost cause I'm tired of fighting I'm tired of fighting Fighting for a lost cause
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Written by: Beck David Hansen
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Lost Cause" is a song by Beck from his fifth studio album, "Sea Change," released in 2002.
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Song GenreIt is categorized under the Alternative Rock and Folk Rock genre.
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Chart Success"Lost Cause" peaked at #36 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, making it one of the highest-charting singles of Beck's in the United States.
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Lyrics ContentThe song features melancholic lyrics and acoustics, reflecting the personal and emotional mood of the "Sea Change" album which was largely about Beck's breakup with his longtime girlfriend.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Lost Cause" was directed by Garth Jennings. The whimsical and dreamy video includes cacti, dancing girls, and Beck himself playing a variety of strange and oversized instruments.
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Album Critical ReceptionThe album "Sea Change," including the song "Lost Cause," received widespread critical acclaim for its mature and emotionally intense sound.
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Cultural Impact"Lost Cause" and the "Sea Change" album marked a significant shift in Beck's style, from his earlier, more upbeat works to a more introspective, acoustic sound.
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Live Performances"Lost Cause" is a regular part of Beck's live set. One memorable performance was during the Bridge School Benefit concert in 2002.
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Song InterpretationBeck described "Lost Cause" as the album’s simplest song but also its “saddest”. With its sparse arrangement and downhearted lyrics, it evokes feelings of despair and lost love.
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Usage in MediaThe song has been used on the soundtracks of several popular TV series, including "True Blood," "Fringe," and "Rescue Me," and in 2018, in the video game "Life is Strange 2".
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