Just a castaway, an island lost at sea, oh
Another lonely day, no one here but me, oh
More loneliness any man could bear
Rescue me before I fall into despair, oh

I'll send an SOS to the world
I'll send an SOS to the world
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my

Message in a bottle, yeah
Message in a bottle, yeah

A year has passed since I wrote my note
I should have known this right from the start
Only hope can keep me together
Love can mend your life but love can break your heart

I'll send an SOS to the world
I'll send an SOS to the world
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my

Message in a bottle, yeah
Message in a bottle, yeah
Oh, message in a bottle, yeah
Message in a bottle, yeah

Walked out this morning, don't believe what I saw
Hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore
Seems I'm not alone in being alone
Hundred billion castaways looking for a home

I'll send an SOS to the world
I'll send an SOS to the world
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my

Message in a bottle, yeah
Message in a bottle, yeah
Message in a bottle, whoa
Message in a bottle, yeah

Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
I'm sendin' out an SOS
I'm sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS
Sendin' out an SOS

Overall Meaning

The Police's "Message in a Bottle" is a song that laments loneliness and the need for human connection. The singer is stranded on an island and feels completely isolated from the rest of the world, and even though he has sent out a plea for help, he doesn't know if anyone has received it. It seems as though nobody knows he exists, and he feels forgotten by the world outside of his island. The chorus of the song features the singer sending out an SOS to the world, as he hopes that someone will catch his message in a bottle and rescue him from his isolation.

The second verse of the song highlights the fact that a year has gone by since the singer has been stranded, indicating that his loneliness has been ongoing and sustained. He wonders if he had been naive in sending out his previous plea for help, as nobody has responded to him since he sent it. Despite this, he hopes that his message will still reach somebody and that they will be able to rescue him from his isolation.

The final verse of the song highlights the irony that even though the singer is completely alone, there are a hundred billion bottles that have washed up on the shore of his island. This emphasizes the fact that there are many other people in the world who feel just as lost and alone as he does, despite the fact that they are surrounded by other people. The song ultimately highlights the need for human connection and the fact that even though we may feel isolated, we are never truly alone.

Line by Line Meaning

Just a castaway, an island lost at sea, oh
I am stuck on an island with no escape

Another lonely day, no one here but me, oh
I am all by myself with nothing to do

More loneliness any man could bear
Being lonely is unbearable

Rescue me before I fall into despair, oh
Please help me, I am on the edge of hopelessness

I'll send an SOS to the world
I will call for help from anyone out there

I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone hears my message

Message in a bottle, yeah
This message is written on a bottle

A year has passed since I wrote my note
It has been a long time since I sent this message

I should have known this right from the start
I regret doing this in the first place

Only hope can keep me together
I am holding on to hope to survive

Love can mend your life but love can break your heart
Love can save you or destroy you

Walked out this morning, don't believe what I saw
I saw something unbelievable this morning

Hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore
There are countless messages like mine washed up on the shore

Seems I'm not alone in being alone
I am not the only one who is lonely

Hundred billion castaways looking for a home
There are so many people out there who need help

Sendin' out an SOS
I am asking for help again and again

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You consider me the young apprentice
You view me as inexperienced and naive.

Caught between the Scylla and Charibdes
Trapped between two equally difficult and dangerous situations.

Hypnotized by you if I should linger
If I spend enough time with you, I become entranced by your charm and allure.

Staring at the ring around your finger
Fixating on the fact that you are already in a committed relationship.

I have only come here seeking knowledge
My intentions were purely to gain insight and understanding.

Things they would not teach me of in college
Subjects beyond typical education, particularly pertaining to relationships and seduction.

I can see the destiny you sold turned into a shining band of gold
I can see you devoted your life and heart to another through marriage vows

I'll be wrapped around your finger
I will be entirely under your control and influence.

Mephistopheles is not your name
You are not the devil, but you have a similar power and influence over me.

I know what you're up to just the same
I understand your motives and intentions, even if they are not explicitly stated.

I will listen hard to your tuition
I will pay close attention to your teachings and guidance regarding seduction and relationships.

You will see it come to its fruition
You will witness the success of your efforts to control and mold me.

Devil and the deep blue sea behind me
I made the decision to avoid the trap of temptation and turn away from this sin.

Vanish in the air you'll never find me
I will end our relationship and disappear into the background.

I will turn your face to alabaster
I will reveal the truth about your manipulative actions, leaving you pale and guilty.

When you'll find your servant is your master
You will find that I taught you a hard lesson about love and relationships.

You'll be wrapped around my finger
You will realize that I meant more to you than you thought when you had me under your influence.