Lost Boy

Ruth B

About Lost Boy

"Lost Boy" is the debut single by Canadian singer Ruth B. It was first released on February 12, 2015 and was released to contemporary hit radio on May 9, 2016. She first released it by singing a six-second video on Vine in January 2015.


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2016
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There was a time when I was alone
Nowhere to go and no place to call home
My only friend was the man in the moon
And even sometimes he would go away, too

Then one night, as I closed my eyes
I saw a shadow flying high
He came to me with the sweetest smile
Told me he wanted to talk for awhile
He said, "Peter Pan, that's what they call me
I promise that you'll never be lonely," and ever since that day

I am a lost boy from Neverland
Usually hanging out with Peter Pan
And when we're bored we play in the woods
Always on the run from Captain Hook
"Run, run, lost boy," they say to me
Away from all of reality

Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free
Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free

He sprinkled me in pixie dust and told me to believe
Believe in him and believe in me
Together we will fly away in a cloud of green
To your beautiful destiny
As we soared above the town that never loved me
I realized I finally had a family
Soon enough we reached Neverland
Peacefully my feet hit the sand
And ever since that day

I am a lost boy from Neverland
Usually hanging out with Peter Pan
And when we're bored we play in the woods
Always on the run from Captain Hook
"Run, run, lost boy," they say to me
Away from all of reality

Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free
Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free

Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy Darling
Even Captain Hook, you are my perfect story book
Neverland, I love you so
You are now my home sweet home
Forever a lost boy at last

Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy Darling
Even Captain Hook, you are my perfect story book
Neverland, I love you so
You are now my home sweet home
Forever a lost boy at last

And for always I will say

I am a lost boy from Neverland
Usually hanging out with Peter Pan
And when we're bored we play in the woods
Always on the run from Captain Hook
"Run, run, lost boy," they say to me
Away from all of reality

Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free
Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free

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Ruth B

Ruth Berhe (born July 2, 1995), better known by her stage name Ruth B., is a Canadian singer and songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta. She started by singing songs on Vine in early 2013. In November 2015, she released her debut extended play The Intro. On May 5, 2017, she released her debut album Safe Haven. It has gathered over 2 billion overall streams globally as of April 2023. Her double-platinum single "Lost Boy" has accumulated over 745 million streams on Spotify, and her YouTube channel has received a total of 550 million views as of May 2023. Her song "Dandelions" from Safe Haven became a sleeper hit in 2022, when it grew in popularity due to TikTok and charted internationally, including chart debuts in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil, and Germany. It… more »

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Written by: Ruth Berhe

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14 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Lost Boy" by Ruth B was inspired by the fictional character Peter Pan.
Unplanned Beginning
Ruth B initially shared a Vine video in November 2014 singing a verse she made up, which inspired her to turn it into a full song.
Viral Success
The short video on Vine was so popular that it went viral, and fans desired for a full version of the song which eventually led Ruth to write complete lyrics.
Debut Single
"Lost Boy" was Ruth B's debut single introduced in 2015.
Album Placement
It is also a track from her EP, "The Intro" and later appeared on her debut album, "Safe Haven" in 2017.
Chart Success
The song was a success, peaking at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her first song to appear on a Billboard chart.
Platinum Certification
The single earned a platinum title in the United States which was sold one million units from combined sales and track-equivalent streams.
Global Appeal
The song also reached top 40 in Australia, Belgium, and the UK and peaked within the top ten of the charts in her home country, Canada.
Song Theme
The song's theme of solitude and finding one's self resonated with many listeners, making it an anthem for many young people feeling lost and looking for a purpose.
Personal Connection
Ruth B has said she personally connects to the song and it's an important reflection of her life and growing up.
Song Awards
"Lost Boy" was nominated for "Single of the Year" at the Juno Awards in 2017.
Music Video
The music video released in May 2016 depicts Ruth playing the piano in a room filled with Peter Pan novelties symbolizing dreams, adventures, aspirations, and child-like wonder.
Playing by Ear
Ruth B doesn't use sheet music, she plays the piano by ear, including in "Lost Boy".
Song Evolution
Initially, "Lost Boy" was a piano ballad but was later produced with a full band sound on its album version.

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