Alright, let’s talk about Michael M Jeni’s new song 'Lost', a song that once again brings you the magic of the modern Afropop genre. This time, you have a heartbreak diary set to rhythm as Michael reveals the exhausting state of his messy relationship. So, here's a guy who's poured his soul into loving someone, only to feel like he's trying to fill an ocean with a teaspoon.
Just the first half of this song is Michael laying bare his soul, singing about how he lost his own way trying to map out someone else's maze of emotions. He's out here playing relationship superhero, but even with all his powers of love and dedication, he feels regret and sadness. Sadly, all this kind of begins with Michael's doubts and broken trust in a girl who according to him, abandoned him, betrayed him and walked away.
The music is, as always, groovy enough, but this time, on top of that, there’s this warm, melancholic tone. And, based on Michael's discography, he’s definitely singing with some form of personal experience, not only enjoying the process of creating the song but also understanding what the composition needs to make you feel that experience. At this point, if you listen to any of his songs, you will get that high, well-calculated production quality with his smooth vocals.
Now, here’s the twist, after all that pain, she's still calling Michael on his phone. Classic case of not knowing what you’ve got till it’s gone. But Michael’s not here for it. He’s over the drama, and he’s calling her out for trying to get back when she was the one who fumbled it in the first place. But then, as the song goes on, you can feel Michael’s energy shift. He’s done chasing.
Finally, he's over it, he’s starting to feel good again, finding himself, and smiling, truly smiling. And now that he’s healing, his ex is missing him and trying to replace him, but he knows, there’s no better. The song basically ends on a positive note where Michael stays strong but not bitter. He gave his best, and it wasn’t appreciated. But he’s not looking back. He knows his worth.