About A Mile, whose name originates from the belief that Jesus carried his cross “about a mile,” has carried their message from coast-to-coast. Lauded for their musicianship, authenticity and labeled “musical chemistry perfected” by one critic, the band has hit some of the nation’s biggest venues as a featured band on Winter Jam. They have also tour with Sidewalk Prophets, DecembeRadio and more.
S.O.S.
About A Mile Lyrics
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In distress
I'm going down like a zeppelin of lead
Everything is such a mess
I can't remember the last time I slept
But what else could I possibly expect
Am I a boat built to sink
Am I a ship made to wreck
I've fallen overboard
My strength is washed ashore
Spiraling out of control
Caught in the eye of the storm
I've fallen overboard
Although I'm weary and worn
I'm holding onto hope
‘Cause I know hope won't let go
S.O.S.
As I tread
Tidal waves of regret
Crashing on my head
My body's frozen, fingers cold
And I can see my breath
But inside my chest
My heart it knows it's not over yet
It carries you home
It carries you home
It carries you home
The opening lines of About A Mile's song "S.O.S." suggest that the singer is experiencing a significant struggle. The desperation in the song is apparent as the singer feels like they're going under fast, like a lead zeppelin, and they're struggling to stay afloat. The singer finds it difficult to sleep as everything is out of order. The lyrics raise a question: is the singer inherently flawed or was it a situation they found themselves in? The singer wonders if they're a ship built to sink, created to self destruct.
As the singer falls overboard, they realize that despite how much they feel like they're losing control and falling apart, they haven't lost it all. There's some hope as they hold onto it because hope won't let go. They're in a storm, but it's just a passing storm. The singer is holding onto hope despite the circumstances, and they believe that hope will take them home. There's a sense of confidence in the heart of the singer as they acknowledge that they're not done yet, and they'll make it through the storm.
Line by Line Meaning
S.O.S
Request for immediate help because I'm in trouble
In distress
Feeling overwhelmed and helpless
I'm going down like a zeppelin of lead
Feeling heavy and sinking down into a bad situation
Everything is such a mess
My life is chaotic and disorganized
I can't remember the last time I slept
Feeling exhausted and sleep-deprived
But what else could I possibly expect
I'm not surprised that things turned out this way
Am I a boat built to sink
Wondering if I'm inherently destined for failure
Am I a ship made to wreck
Questioning if I'm doomed to face constant trouble and disaster
I've fallen overboard
I've lost control and am struggling to stay afloat
My strength is washed ashore
I'm feeling weak and powerless
Spiraling out of control
Things are getting worse and I can't stop them
Caught in the eye of the storm
Feeling trapped and surrounded by chaos
Although I'm weary and worn
Despite feeling tired and beaten down
I'm holding onto hope
Clutching onto the belief that things will get better
‘Cause I know hope won't let go
Believing that hope will always be there to guide me
Tidal waves of regret
Overwhelming feelings of remorse and guilt
Crashing on my head
Being weighed down and suffocated by my negative emotions
My body's frozen, fingers cold
Feeling physically and emotionally numb
And I can see my breath
My breath is visible, highlighting the coldness of my situation
But inside my chest
Deep down, in my heart
My heart it knows it's not over yet
My heart is still hopeful and sees a possibility for a better outcome
It carries you home
Believing that hope will guide me home
It carries you home
Repeating the idea that hope will lead to a positive outcome
It carries you home
Tripling down on the idea that hope will lead me to a better place
Contributed by Bentley V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.