Message In A Bottle
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Another lonely day, no one here but me-o
More loneliness than any man could bear
Rescue me before I fall into despair-o
I'll send an S.O.S. to the world
I'll send an S.O.S. to the world
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
But 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 S.O.S. to the world
I'll send an S.O.S. 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 I don't believe what I saw
A hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore
Seems I'm not alone in being alone
A hundred billion castaways looking for a home
I'll send an S.O.S. to the world
I'll send an S.O.S. 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
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
I'm sending out an S.O.S.
I'm sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
The lyrics of "Message in a Bottle" by The Police describe the loneliness and desperation of being stranded on an island. The singer is a castaway who feels incredibly isolated and wishes for someone to rescue him before he gives in to despair. However, after a year of no response to the message he sent out in a bottle, he realizes that he must rely on hope and love to keep himself together instead of waiting for someone else to save him.
The chorus of "I'll send an S.O.S. to the world" is a metaphor for the singer reaching out for help and hoping that someone will hear his plea. The final verse reveals that he is not alone and that there are billions of castaways like him, all searching for a place to belong. The song can be interpreted as a commentary on the human condition and the inherent need for connection and community.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a cast away an island lost at sea-o
I am stranded on a deserted island in the middle of the ocean
Another lonely day, no one here but me-o
I have been alone for a long time and feel isolated
More loneliness than any man could bear
The loneliness has become unbearable
Rescue me before I fall into despair-o
Please save me before I become hopeless and give up
I'll send an S.O.S. to the world
I am trying to reach out for help and signal for rescue
I hope that someone gets my message in a bottle yeah
I am desperate for someone to receive my call for help and respond
A year has passed since I wrote my note
It has been a long time since I tried to reach out for help
But I should have known this right from the start
I should have realized earlier that I was in trouble and needed help
Only hope can keep me together
I am holding onto hope to keep myself from falling apart
Love can mend your life but love can break your heart
Love has the power to heal, but it also has the potential to hurt deeply
Walked out this morning I don't believe what I saw
I am surprised by what I find on the shore after so long alone
A hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore
I see a vast number of messages sent out by others in similar situations
Seems I'm not alone in being alone
I realize that there are many others who feel the same way as me
A hundred billion castaways looking for a home
There are countless others who are also stranded and looking for a way to be rescued
Sending out an S.O.S.
I am continuing to signal for help
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GORDON SUMNER
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@KyGirls214
I'm so hypnotized-why would anyone not think this song deserved to be on the album! This song is a def trend setter-
@samanthablakeman9948
I wonder if she pulled it to be on 1989 but then decided to go with those songs. Because this is really pure pop.
@angmendzt
@@samanthablakeman9948 yuh, I think that too. This song sounds so pop, and... deserved to be a single
@victoriawestling
@@samanthablakeman9948 I think it was probably Scott who pulled it because he didn't want Taylor to do pop music
@katrinapauline1067
Koreks sis.
@stingrayafflictlon
@@samanthablakeman9948 this is the first song she wrote with max martin and shellback! so yeah, for red but was cut :)
@sudiptaranade2216
this song feels like a cross between 1989 and red and i am totally here for it.
@scarlet213
Exactly!! Taylor never disappoints ❤😭
@islagrace9179
Same tho
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