The song Lost Johnny by Hawkwind speaks about the dangers and choices of life. The lyrics suggest that life presents only one chance and one must make the right choices. The game may be concealed but the truth always prevails. The song goes on to describe the evil that exists in the world. There are people in castles trying to make others scream, and there are alligators singing about puppets whose strings have been cut. Lost Johnny is portrayed as someone who needs help and relief, and Simon is described as someone who tries but fails. The song also speaks about the lure of fame and the traps that come with it. Berlin girls with sharp white teeth are waiting in the night, and Sally buys her underwear from a store no one goes to but makes it big on the strength of what she shows. The last part of the song refers to the waiting room where people are taking Tuinal to murder their young dreams. It is a metaphor for the destruction that comes with taking drugs and trying to cover up one's pain. The song ends with a plea to help Lost Johnny who is trying to turn a trick. Overall, Lost Johnny is a song that highlights the dangers of making wrong choices in life, and the consequences that follow. It advises listeners to be careful and make the right decisions to avoid falling into the traps that life presents.
