Lost in You (Chris Gaines song)

Lost in You is a song performed by Chris Gaines, the rock and pop persona adopted by country music artist Garth Brooks in 1999 as part of a cross-genre experiment. The song was the lead single from the album Garth Brooks in… The Life of Chris Gaines and the soundtrack to the unreleased film The Lamb.

Released in August 1999, "Lost in You" represented a significant departure from Brooks' established country sound. It is a pop-rock ballad characterized by its heavily layered production, use of synthesizers, and Gaines' distinctive vocal delivery, which differed markedly from Brooks' usual style. The song's lyrics explore themes of infatuation and surrender in love.

Despite generating considerable controversy and dividing both critics and audiences due to its stark contrast with Brooks' traditional country music, "Lost in You" achieved some commercial success. It reached the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. However, the album Garth Brooks in… The Life of Chris Gaines ultimately underperformed commercially, contributing to the shelving of the The Lamb film project.

The song remains a notable example of an artist experimenting with a new musical identity and attempting to cross genre boundaries, albeit with mixed results. It is a key element in understanding the Chris Gaines project and its impact on Garth Brooks' career. The track's production was handled by Don Was and Garth Brooks, further highlighting Brooks' significant involvement in shaping the Gaines persona's musical direction.