Lost One
Jay-Z, Chrisette Michele
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It's not a diss song It's just a real song Feel me? I heard motherfuckers saying they made Hov Made Hov say, "Okay, so make another Hov." Niggas wasn't playing they day role So we parted ways like Ben and J-Lo I should a been did it, but I been in a daze though I put friends over business end of the day though But when friends, business interests as they go Ain't nothing left to say though I guess we forgot what we came fo' Should a stayed in food and beverage Too much flossing Too much Sam Rothstein I ain't a bitch, but I gotta divorce them Hov have to get the shallow shit up off him And I ain't even want to be famous Niggas is brainless to unnecessarily go through these changes And I ain't even know how it came to this Except that fame is The worst drug known to man It's stronger than heroin When you could look in the mirror like, "There I am" And still not see what you've become I know I'm guilty of it too, but not like them You lost one Lose one, let go to get one Left one, lose some to win some (You lost one) Sorry, I'm a champion Sorry, I'm a champion You lost one I don't think it's meant to be, be But she loves her work more than she does me And honestly, at twenty-three I would probably love my work more than I did she So, B, ain't we? It's me and her 'Cause what she prefers over me is work And that's where we differ So I have to give her Free time even if it hurts So breathe, mami, it's deserved You've been put on this earth to be All you can be, like the reserves And me? My time in the army - it's served So I have to allow she, her, time to serve The time's now for her In time she'll mature And maybe we can be we again, like we were Finally, my time's too short to share And to ask her now, it ain't fair So, yeah, she lost one Lose one, let go to get one Left one, lose some to win some (You lost one) Sorry, I'm a champion Sorry, I'm a champion You lost one My nephew died in the car I bought So I'm under the belief it's partly my fault Close my eyes and squeeze, try to block that thought Place any burden on me, but please, not that, Lord Time don't go back, it go forward Can't run from the pain, go towards it Some things can't be explained, what caused it? Such a beautiful soul, so pure, shit Gonna see you again, I'm sure of it Till that time, little man, I'm nauseous Your girlfriend's pregnant, the lord's gift Almost lost my faith, that restored it It's like having your life restarted Can't wait for your child's life to be a part of it So now I'm child-like waiting for a gift to return When I lost you, I lost it Lose one, let go to get one Left one, lose some to win some (Colleek, I lost one) Sorry, I'm a champion Colleek, you're a champion I lost one
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Written by: Mark Batson, Shawn Carter, Dawaun Parker, Chrisette Payne, Andre Romell Young
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Album Origin"Lost One" is a song from Jay-Z's ninth studio album, “Kingdom Come,” which was released in 2006.
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Song RankingThe song reached the 58th position on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and the 19th spot on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs list.
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Track Duration"Lost One" has a duration of 3:44 minutes.
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Rich Literary ContentThe song's lyrics are reflective and poetic in style, reflecting on various aspects of Jay-Z's life including family, friendship, fame, fortune.
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Personal ExperiencesThe song is considered to be Jay-Z’s confession about the guilt he carried for his nephew’s death in a car Jay-Z had gifted him.
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CollaborationsThe song features the talented Chrisette Michele, who provides the vocals for the chorus.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Lost One" was directed by renowned director Anthony Mandler and was shot in October 2006.
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Unique SoundThis song is distinct in the sense that it incorporates piano riffs, which is unconventional for a hip-hop track.
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Song Recognition"Lost One" has received critical acclaim from music critics for its introspective and mature approach towards handling subjects of fame, fortune, and loss.
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Record LabelThe song, like the majority of Jay-Z's discography, was released under the iconic Roc-A-Fella Records.
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Song WritersThough performed by Jay-Z, "Lost One" was co-written by Darrell Branch, Jermaine Coleman, Scott Sterling, and Chrisette Michele.
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Inspiration Behind The LyricsOne verse of the song is reportedly a reflection on Jay-Z's relationship with Roc-A-Fella co-founder Damon Dash. It's perceived as a response to Dash's claims of betrayal after their business relationship ended.
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Sampling"Lost One" incorporates samples from the song "Mahogany" by Eric B. & Rakim.
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Impact on AudienceA lot of fans and critics considered "Lost One" as a powerful song because it showed a softer, more vulnerable side of Jay-Z than previous releases.
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