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Hide And Seek
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Aug 26, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Lydia Laird's 'Hide and Seek' is a heartfelt song about loss, regret, and the longing for reconciliation. The lyrics express the pain of missing someone and the desire to be found again, using the childhood game as a metaphor for a broken relationship. The narrator admits to running away and apologizes, hoping the other person will hear their call. While not explicitly Christian in its language, the themes of seeking, waiting, and hoping for restoration resonate with spiritual longing and the idea of being found by God. The song conveys vulnerability and a plea for connection, making it relatable to those experiencing separation or searching for meaning.
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I can't find you here
So I'm looking towards tomorrow
With a prayer that you will somehow come my way
And I won't shed a tear
I'll just hold on to the shadow
Of a boy I lost somewhere in yesterday
If you hear me
I'm not hiding anymore
And I'm sorry
I ran away, I ran away before
It feels like make-believe
But the kind that gives you bad dreams
Guess you never know what you've got until it's gone
I'm like a sailor out to sea
The waves are crashing down on me
This lonely heart is longing for its home
If you hear me
I'm not hiding anymore
And I'm sorry
I ran away, I ran away before
We've been playing hide and seek
I can't find you, won't you find me?
Hurry, count your 1, 2, 3's
I'll wait for you, wait patiently
Can you hear me?
I'm not hiding...
If you hear me
I'm not hiding anymore
And I'm sorry
I ran away, I ran away before