Rescue Me
Amy Helm Lyrics
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Sometimes I find just don't know which way it goes
But the wheels roll on and on
Then I see you smile I forget for a while
Those days so near won't drown in these tears
If you come and rescue me
I'm running down like a river to the sea
Do you remember when the willows trees would bend
When time began the stars would fall and we would stay
Stay to meet the dawn
Ain't too proud to see your love has set me free
How could this be too painful for you babe
Come rescue me
Come rescue me I'm falling fast and free
I'm running down like a river to the sea
Come rescue me I'm falling fast and free
I'm running down like a river to the sea
Come rescue me I'm falling fast and free
I'm running down like a river to the sea
In Amy Helm's "Rescue Me," the singer expresses the feelings of longing for someone to come to her rescue. Her lyrics convey a sense of being lost and alone, and she seeks the comfort and familiarity of someone who understands her pain. The opening lines, "Been gone for so long I had to be so strong // Sometimes I find just don't know which way it goes // But the wheels roll on and on" paint a picture of someone who has been on their own for a long time and has had to rely only on themselves, but they are struggling to keep going.
The chorus of the song contains the simple plea of, "Come rescue me." The repetition of this phrase only emphasizes the desperation and yearning of the singer. The lines, "I'm falling fast and free // I'm running down like a river to the sea" reinforce this feeling of being lost and out of control, as though the singer is powerless to stop the direction that their life is heading in. However, in the bridge of the song, the singer recalls happier times with the line, "Do you remember when the willows trees would bend // When time began the stars would fall and we would stay // Stay to meet the dawn." This recollection gives her a ray of hope that someone can come to her aid and take her back to the place where she was once happy.
Overall, "Rescue Me" is a song about finding comfort and solace in someone else. It's about the feeling of being lost and powerless, but knowing that with the help of someone who cares, the singer can overcome their struggles and find their way back to happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Been gone for so long I had to be so strong
I have been gone for a long time, so I had to muster the strength to deal with everything.
Sometimes I find just don't know which way it goes
I sometimes feel lost and don't know what I should be doing.
But the wheels roll on and on
Life keeps moving and doesn't stop for anyone.
Then I see you smile I forget for a while
When I see your smile, I forget about everything for a little bit.
Those days so near won't drown in these tears
I won't let the memories of those happy days get lost in my sadness.
If you come and rescue me
If you come and help me, I'll feel a lot better.
Come rescue me I'm falling fast and free
I really need your help, I feel like I'm losing control.
I'm running down like a river to the sea
I feel like I'm rushing towards something, like a river runs to the sea.
Do you remember when the willows trees would bend
Do you remember those times when everything seemed so peaceful and calm?
When time began the stars would fall and we would stay
Back when time seemed to be endless, and we would just stay up and look at the stars.
Stay to meet the dawn
We would stay up so late that we would see the sun come up.
Ain't too proud to see your love has set me free
I'm not too proud to admit that your love has helped me break free from something.
How could this be too painful for you babe
I know that what I'm going through might be hard for you too, but I really need your help.
Come rescue me
Please help me, I really need you.
I'm running down like a river to the sea
I feel like I'm rushing towards something, like a river runs to the sea.
Writer(s): Byron Isaacs, Daniel Littlejohn, Amy Helm
Contributed by Dylan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Steve White
Enjoying her new single...Leon must be listening and smiling., proudly....
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Decoy Pi
Shes just as good as her father, if not better, such a soulful graceful singer...bad ass!...You go girl!...
@TheWyldHeart
Been gone for so long I had to be so strong
Sometimes I find just don't know which way it goes
But the wheels roll on and on
Then I see you smile I forget for a while
Those days so near won't drown in these tears
If you come and rescue me
Come rescue me I'm falling fast and free
I'm running down like a river to the sea
Do you remember when the willows trees would bend
When time began the stars would fall and we would stay
Stay to meet the dawn
Ain't too proud to see your love has set me free
How could this be too painful for you babe
Come rescue me
Come rescue me I'm falling fast and free
I'm running down like a river to the sea
Come rescue me I'm falling fast and free
I'm running down like a river to the sea
Come rescue me I'm falling fast and free
I'm running down like a river to the sea
@elsiehulstine3066
Amy is wonderful. I think she favors her Aunt Linda. I know her Dad was and still is so proud of her.
I grew up in Marvell Arkansas and knew Lavon well. He was always a character. He even worked some for my Dad. I have many memories of him and Linda playing music on the school stage. Anna Lee was also a friend of mine.
@barmakkusha383
Went to college with Amy at UW-Madison. She hasn't changed a bit. Beautiful voice, great smile. So happy for her.
@claudetteolsz4797
We are using this song to practice mixing for a Recording & Audio Production class in school. We love it!
@timpassmore7455
Working upstairs listening to a mix collection on YouTube, and had to come down to see who the heck this was. Very nice. :)
@Wizardofgosz
Love the tone of the acoustic distorted with a pickup.
@michaelhicks222
WOW!!! She is incredible!!!! and is he really tearing that old Gibson up like that!!!
@musicforthepeople4701
Really good song. Simple and pure. One of the best this year
@robwrinkle7279
I am a little sad that I missed hearing this song until today. I guess better late than never.
So much talent in the room.
I am now on the bandwagon!
I met Amy in Dallas many years ago when she was touring with
the Barn Burners. She was good back then too!! Bobby Keys played with them that night. Truly of the treasured moments of my long and varied life.