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Lost in the Lyrics

by Lost in the Lyrics

A podcast in which Clare and Elliot discuss the lyrics of songs, Clare's knitting, and Elliot's love of flags.

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Episodes

  1. Hello, Goodbye: The Finale | Ep. 80

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Hello Goodbye” by the Beatles. Is this is the end of Lost in the Lyrics? Spoiler alert: it is and it is not. Thank you for five years! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor:...

  2. Royals: Concise and Precise | Ep. 79

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Royals” by Lorde. Should we knit ourselves matching cream with red trim merch sweater vest? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  3. Why Did I Listen to That Man?: Evil Bobby | Ep. 78

    In which Clare gets lost in the lyrics of “Why Did I Listen to That Man?” from the musical “Urinetown” and Elliot knows the way out. How do all of these characters connect to each other? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor:...

  4. Hot Air Balloon: Out of Town | Ep. 77

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Hot Air Balloon” by Owl City. What’s a metaphor and what’s real? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  5. Unwritten: Do Your Homework! | Ep. 76

    In which Clare and Elliot get out of the timeless void and get lost in the lyrics of “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield. How would you feel if you had a howler of a companion that told you to stop procrastinating and do your work? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram:...

  6. Wrong Direction (HWS pt. 5): So Many Ways To Fall | Ep. 75

    Content Warning: mentions/discussion of drugs/alcohol/addiction and unhealthy relationships In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Wrong Direction” by Hailee Steinfeld. Part V of our V part Half Written Story EP analysis (final installment from the void!). Did we deliver on the...

  7. Man Up (HWS pt. 4): Own Up | Ep. 74

    Content Warning: mentions of drugs/alcohol and addiction In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Man Up” by Hailee Steinfeld. Part IV of our V part Half Written Story EP analysis. What needs to change after six knives to the back? Email: [email protected] Twitter…

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  8. Closer with Kiara: Quest for the Heated Throne | Ep. 73

    In which Elliot and special guest Kiara get lost in the lyrics of “Closer” by Tegan and Sara. Sexy werewolves???? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  9. End This (L.O.V.E.) (HWS pt. 3): A Classic Love Song | Ep. 72

    Content Warning: mentions of drugs/alcohol and addiction In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “End This (L.O.V.E.)” by Hailee Steinfeld. Part III of our V part Half Written Story EP analysis. Who is "V"? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod...

  10. A Separate Peace 4-Year Anniversary Special: Oddly Newer (Uncut) | Ep. 71.5

    Note: this episode was recorded in January 2022 before the invasion of Ukraine. As this novel takes place during WWII, we discuss war. In which Clare and Elliot get REALLY lost in the novel A Separate Peace by John Knowles. This episode contains the same as the other plus analysis of direct…

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  11. A Separate Peace 4-Year Anniversary Special: Oddly Newer | Ep. 71

    Note: this episode was recorded in January 2022 before the invasion of Ukraine. As this novel takes place during WWII, we discuss war. In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the novel A Separate Peace by John Knowles. This episode contains our overall thoughts and clips from special guests. How…

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  12. Your Name Hurts (HWS pt. 2): Relationships With Plot | Ep. 70

    Content Warning: mentions of drugs/alcohol and addiction In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Your Name Hurts” by Hailee Steinfeld. Part II of our V part Half Written Story EP analysis. How many seasons is too many and at what point should a relationship/TV show end? Email:...

  13. I Love You’s (HWS pt. 1): Recombobulation Time | Ep. 69

    Content Warning: mentions of drugs/alcohol and addiction In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “I Love You’s” by Hailee Steinfeld. Part I of our V part Half Written Story EP analysis. How does the Timeless Void even work? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod...

  14. In Like a Lion (Always Winter): Stuck in 2015-ish | Ep. 68

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “In Like a Lion (Always Winter)” by Relient K. Do we talk too much about the past and reference it too much? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  15. Complicated: But Understandable| Ep. 67

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Complicated” by Avril Lavigne. How do you navigate keeping a relationship promise without making the other person uncomfortable? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor:...

  16. September: We Reminisce | Ep. 66

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire. What kind of connection does the narrator have with Badeeya? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  17. SIMP: Seriously, It’s a Metaphor, Please | Ep. 65

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “S.I.M.P. (Squirrels in My Pants) by 2 Guys n the Parque from Phineas and Ferb. What are the squirrels in your pants? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  18. Power of Two: Buddies! | Ep. 64

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Power of Two” by the Indigo Girls. Why do we talk about things we don’t know much about, like superheroes for example? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  19. Rainbow: Circular and Linear Motion | Ep. 63

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Rainbow” by dodie. How long should we draw out the bit about walking in circles vs. walking in lines? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  20. Video Killed The Radio Star: The How and Why | Ep. 62

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles. We know what happened, but how did it happen and why? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  21. Mount St. Helens Is About to Blow Up: Apocalypse Survival In Style | Ep. 61

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Mount St. Helens Is About to Blow Up” by Bill Wurtz. Is a blimp a decent spot for watching the world end? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  22. sucks to see you doing better: Artisanal City Honey | Ep. 60

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “sucks to see you doing better” by Valley. Is watching all the Harry Potter movies alone a cry for help? Resources (and warning): Depression (implied): https://www.everydayhealth.com/depression/guide/resources/ Disordered Eating (briefly...

  23. epiphany: A Follow-Up Anniversary Special | Ep. 59

    In which Clare and Elliot formerly got lost in the lyrics of “epiphany” by Taylor Swift prompting them to come up with this Mulan (1998) x Twilight crossover fanfiction. Has it really been three years already?!? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor:...

  24. My Girl: My Coping Mechanism? | Ep. 58

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “My Girl” by The Temptations. Wait, wasn’t this supposed to be a love song for Valentine’s Day? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  25. Souvenir: Remember Us? | Ep. 57

    In which Clare and Elliot return to get lost in the lyrics of “Souvenir” by Selena Gomez. What’s going on at the intersection of Jane St and Greenwich Ave? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  26. You Can Call Me Al: Or A Confectionary Genius | Ep. 56

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “You Can Call Me Al” by Paul Simon. What kind of crazy weather was happening when we recorded this? (hint: the power went out for one of us halfway through) Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor:...

  27. Wait A Minute!: The Blue People Episode | Ep. 55

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Wait A Minute!” by Willow. It wasn’t that late, so is there an underlying reason for our tiredness? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  28. epiphany: A Crossover | Ep. 54

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “epiphany” by Taylor Swift. What is the timeline of this situation, and is time-travel involved? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  29. We Built This City: Existential Tiredness | Ep. 53

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “We Built This City” by Starship. Do you remember what it’s like to hug? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  30. Thinkin Bout You: Idaho Beaches | Ep. 52

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Thinkin Bout You” by Frank Ocean. Is the whole “it’s all a dream” theory a cop-out? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  31. Save Myself: Vague But In A Good Way | Ep. 51

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Save Myself” by VINCINT. How can we acknowledge our own power without hurting others with that power? Center for Black Equity: https://centerforblackequity.org/ Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/ Email:...

  32. The Judge: A Dangerous Lightbulb Run | Ep. 50

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “The Judge” by Twenty One Pilots. Do the events chronicled in this song take place in a quarantine situation? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  33. Hey, Soul Sister: Choose Your Own Analysis | Ep. 49

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Hey, Soul Sister” by Train. How many times can we mention Les Misérables in one episode? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  34. This Charming Man: All A Dream | Ep. 48

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “This Charming Man” by The Smiths. What makes a charming man anyway? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  35. Counting Stars: Year 2, Take 2 | Ep. 47

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Counting Stars” by OneRepublic. In this second-year anniversary episode, can we answer the unanswered question from episode 19: what is “Counting Stars” about? anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics/e…Here---Ep--19-eb9pmo Email:...

  36. Jar of Hearts: AU Frozen | Ep. 46

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Jar of Hearts” by Christina Perry. How can this belated Valentine’s Day episode not be totally gruesome? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod Anchor: anchor.fm/lost-in-the-lyrics

  37. Dog Days Are Over: Watch Out! | Ep. 45

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence + The Machine. Are the horses seasonal or a one-time thing? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod SoundCloud: @lostinthelyrics

  38. Mamma Mia: AUDIO Content | Ep. 44

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Mamma Mia” by ABBA. Can we get to the lyrics already? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod SoundCloud: @lostinthelyrics

  39. Bad Romance: Bella’s Ideal | Ep. 43

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga. Can I have the most cliche romance possible please? (Don’t actually give that to either of us please and thanks.) Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod SoundCloud: @lostinthelyrics

  40. Banana Bread: It’s Really Good | Ep. 42

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Banana Bread” by Cavetown. What makes the banana bread so darn good? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod SoundCloud: @lostinthelyrics

  41. Games: Stressful Situations | Ep. 41

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Games” by Tessa Violet. What kind of three-to-eight-player board game are they playing? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod SoundCloud: @lostinthelyrics

  42. Starlight: An Adventurous Ornithologist | Ep. 40

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Starlight” by Muse. Will the speaker ever find a starlight, and if they do, would it even be a good thing? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod SoundCloud: @lostinthelyrics

  43. We Are Young: Beards In Planes | Ep. 39

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “We Are Young” by Fun ft. Janelle Monáe. Wait, is this actually about Les Mis? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod SoundCloud: @lostinthelyrics

  44. Monster: An Anxious Young Werewolf | Ep. 38

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Monster” by Skillet. How exactly is this an alternative Christian song? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod SoundCloud: @lostinthelyrics

  45. Eye Of The Tiger: The Bright Sessions Special | Ep. 37

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor. This song’s about a podcast that didn’t exist when the song was released, right? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod SoundCloud: @lostinthelyrics

  46. Roar: Eyelets and Aglets | Ep. 36

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Roar” by Katy Perry. What could this song possibly be about other than a shoe? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod SoundCloud: @lostinthelyrics

  47. Since U Been Gone: It’s Definitely A Shirt | Ep. 35

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson. Is podcasting at four in the morning ever a good idea? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod SoundCloud: @lostinthelyrics

  48. Stayaway: Really Emotional Business | Ep. 34

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Stayaway” by Muna. Did we actually analyze in a way that is mostly as the author intended?! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod SoundCloud: @lostinthelyrics

  49. Ice.Moon: Hiding Out with Catherine and Makenzie | Ep. 33

    In which Clare and special guests Catherine and Makenzie get lost in the lyrics of “Ice.Moon” by SZA. How does one even succeed at being the Goddess of Forbidden Love? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod SoundCloud: @lostinthelyrics

  50. Party In The U.S.A: SHORKS! | Ep. 32

    In which Clare and Elliot get lost in the lyrics of “Party In The U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus. How are Miley Cyrus, Hannah Montana, Jay-Z, a chicken, Britney (Spears), and the state of Oklahoma all the same person? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LitLPod Instagram: @litlpod SoundCloud:...

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