Rescue Me
Alarm Lyrics


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A renegade
Rides a run away train
To liberate
Tear these bonds assunder

A fugitive
Running from a chain gang
Comfort me
Grant me absolution

Running all my life
Running all my day
Running through the night
Seems like forever

Take me now
I'm so tired
Take me now
This time, forever

RESCUE ME
I'm on the run like a refugee
RESCUE ME
Oh come on rescue me

I'm destitute
I'm looking for protection
I want love
And physical asylum

A vagabond
Running from destruction
Cover me
While I seek defection

Running all my life
Running all my day
Running through the night
Seems like forever

Take me now
I'm so tired
Take me now
This time, forever

RESCUE ME
I'm on the run like a refugee
RESCUE ME
I believe you can rescue me

Running all my life
Running all my day
Running through the night
Seems like forever

Take me now
I'm so tired
Take me now
This time, forever

RESCUE ME
On the run like a refugee
RESCUE ME
Oh come on rescue me
RESCUE ME

Got to run like a refugee
RESCUE ME
I believe you can rescue me




RESCUE ME
Come on, come on, come on, come on

Overall Meaning

The song "Rescue Me" by The Alarm is a plea for help from someone who has been running and hiding for a long time. The lyrics express a sense of desperation and exhaustion as the singer begs for someone to rescue them. The images of a renegade riding a runaway train, a fugitive running from a chain gang, and a vagabond seeking asylum all add to the sense of danger and uncertainty.


The repeated refrain of "running all my life, running all my day, running through the night, seems like forever" creates a sense of hopelessness and despair. The singer is tired of running and wants to find a safe place to rest. They are looking for emotional and physical protection and seeking a way out of their current situation.


Overall, "Rescue Me" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to anyone who has felt lost, alone, and in need of a helping hand. The lyrics are evocative and the melody is haunting, making it a memorable and impactful song.


Line by Line Meaning

A renegade
An individual who has broken away from societal norms


Rides a run away train
They are living their lives recklessly, without proper direction or guidance


To liberate
This individual aims to free themselves from their current condition and move towards a better future


Tear these bonds assunder
This person wants to break free from anything that ties them down and restricts their freedom


A fugitive
Someone who is running away from an oppressive or dangerous situation


Running from a chain gang
They are trying to escape a life of bondage and servitude to others


Comfort me
This person seeks solace and reassurance in a difficult circumstance


Grant me absolution
They are looking for forgiveness and a fresh start in life


Running all my life
This person has been trying to escape their problems for a long time


Running all my day
Their struggles are an everyday occurrence that they can never escape


Running through the night
Their problems haunt them even in their sleep


Seems like forever
This individual feels like their problems will never end and they will never find peace


Take me now
This individual is tired of running and wants to be rescued from their situation


I'm so tired
This person is exhausted both physically and emotionally


This time, forever
They want their rescue to be their final escape from their struggles


RESCUE ME
This person is pleading with someone to help them in their time of need


I'm on the run like a refugee
This person feels like they are constantly fleeing from something, seeking safety wherever they can find it


Oh come on rescue me
They are begging for someone to save them from their current situation


I'm destitute
This individual lacks the basic necessities of life like money and shelter


I'm looking for protection
In addition to physical safety, they are looking for emotional security and assurance


I want love
This person is lonely and longing for emotional connection with someone else


And physical asylum
They also need a place to go where they can be safe from physical danger


A vagabond
This person wanders aimlessly without a clear destination or purpose


Running from destruction
They are trying to outrun the eventual destruction or collapse of their current situation


Cover me
They are asking someone to protect them from harm and provide safety


While I seek defection
This person is trying to leave their current situation and is looking for another place to find safety


Got to run like a refugee
This person feels like they have no choice but to keep running towards safety like a refugee


Come on, come on, come on, come on
Their desperation is mounting and they are urging their rescuer to hurry




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARREN LEE MCDONALD, ROBERT MERLINI, MICHELLE LYNN ROSS

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@lovelyladylori333

One of my favourite songs from ‘87 when I first heard it played on the radio. 🎶

@matteoramsay121

I had forgotten about this track. My buddy reminded me about it last September. I've played it every weekend since.

@ZON-eu6fx

A huge fan of the 80's, Alarm remains one of my favorite groups of that era. The 80's produced so much good music.

@Strength_Saint.

Brilliant live, happy to say I've seen them live half a dozen times!

@xo2520

Underrated 80s pop rock classic from The Alarm🎸🎶

@yehiaelalaily6883

One of my favorite bands in the 80s

@jonshaw9472

I'm listening to a lot of Alarm at the moment, it happens every time i see the great Mike Peters on the telly.

@christopherklingel2153

Man 80's music made me feel so good. Today's music doesn't even get me out on the dance floor. 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's were the best times.

@earthwatcher2012

Still an awesome song!!

@kevinwharton2341

This LP is an absolute classic. Love the Alarm.

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