In Jeff Tweedy's song "Lost Love", the lyrics depict a person who has experienced heartbreak and is still struggling to move on. The song highlights the idea that love can be lost in various ways and in different settings. The lyrics mention losing love in the desert, on the sea, on the highway, and even through the phone. The person acknowledges that they should be able to put their lost love behind them, but they still find it difficult to do so. The line "But it's still beyond me" suggests that they are unable to fully comprehend or accept the loss they have experienced. The chorus emphasizes that heartbreak often happens in the summer and people find new love in the spring. However, the singer indicates that although broken hearts surround them, they don't feel any emotional connection or impact from it. The verse "You're my lost love, I can't see / That you're coming back for me" implies that the singer is still holding on to the hope of their lost love returning. They also mention that their lost love is like an elusive journey or travel that they cannot find, yet believe it's only a matter of time before they reconnect. The final lines of the song express regret and a sense of not fully appreciating or valuing the love that was lost. The phrases "Should've taken it all so hard" suggest that the person realizes they should have felt the pain of the loss more deeply, but perhaps they were unable to confront their true emotions at the time. Overall, "Lost Love" reflects the lingering feelings and difficulties associated with moving on from a lost love, as well as the internal struggle of trying to make sense of and process the emotions that come with such a loss.
