Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: singer-songwriter
Song Meaning of “White Boy Lost In The Blues” by Lyle Lovett
This song speaks to the feeling of being lost and isolated in an unfamiliar experience. The protagonist is a white boy in a new, unfamiliar situation, surrounded by the blues. He doesn’t fit in, and doesn’t quite understand where he is, what he’s feeling, or what’s going on around him. He’s feeling overwhelmed, out of his element, and longing for a way out. Despite the challenges, he’s inspired by the culture and vibrancy of the blues, and finds a sense of being connected to a culture he doesn’t necessarily understand. In this confusing and difficult state of being lost, he finds himself drawn to the possibilities of growth and joy that awaits him. This is a reminder to us all that no matter what we don’t understand, if we open ourselves to experiencing something new, we can still find ourselves coming out on the other side with a newfound appreciation and understanding.