Rescue Me
Aretha Franklin & Keith Richards Lyrics
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Rescue me i want your tender charms
Cause i'm lonely and i'm blue
I need you and your love too
Come on and rescue me
Come on baby and rescue me
Come on baby and rescue me
Can't you see that i'm lonely rescue me
Come on and take my heart
Take your love and conquer every part
Cause i'm lonely and i'm blue
I need you and your love too
Rescue me oh take me in your arms
Rescue me i want your tender charms
Cause i'm lonely and i'm blue
I need you and your love too
Come on and rescue me
Come on baby, take me baby, hold me baby
Love me baby
Can't you see that i need you baby
Can't you see that i'm lonely rescue me
Come on and take my hand
Come on baby and be my man
Cause i love you 'cause i want you
Can't you see that i'm lonely? Take me baby
Love me baby need me baby
Can't you see that i'm lonely?
Rescue me, rescue me
The lyrics to "Rescue Me" by Aretha Franklin and Keith Richards depict a plea for someone to come and save the singer from their loneliness and emotional distress. The repetition of the phrase "rescue me" throughout the song emphasizes the urgency and desperateness of the singer's need for emotional rescue. The song captures the yearning for love and connection, as the singer seeks solace and companionship in someone's arms.
The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and longing, as the singer expresses their deep loneliness and the overwhelming need for love and affection. The repetition of phrases like "lonely and blue" and "I need you and your love too" emphasizes the singer's desperation for emotional rescue. They long for someone to come and fill the void in their life, to provide comfort and support.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rescue Me" reflect the universal human desire for love and connection. It speaks to the depths of loneliness and the longing for someone to come and save us from our emotional hardships.
Line by Line Meaning
Rescue me oh take me in your arms
Save me by embracing me, providing comfort and support
Rescue me i want your tender charms
Save me by displaying your affectionate and captivating qualities
Cause i'm lonely and i'm blue
Because I feel isolated and melancholic
I need you and your love too
I require both your presence and affection
Come on and rescue me
Please hurry and save me
Come on baby and rescue me
Come here and be my savior
Come on baby and rescue me
Please come and rescue me
Cause i need you, by my side
Because I need you to be with me
Can't you see that i'm lonely rescue me
Can't you perceive my loneliness? Save me from it
Come on and take my heart
Please accept my love and affection
Take your love and conquer every part
Accept my love and make it encompass every aspect of your being
Cause i'm lonely and i'm blue
Because I feel isolated and melancholic
I need you and your love too
I require both your presence and affection
Rescue me oh take me in your arms
Save me by embracing me, providing comfort and support
Rescue me i want your tender charms
Save me by displaying your affectionate and captivating qualities
Cause i'm lonely and i'm blue
Because I feel isolated and melancholic
I need you and your love too
I require both your presence and affection
Come on and rescue me
Please hurry and save me
Come on baby, take me baby, hold me baby
Come here and be my savior, embrace and support me
Love me baby
Express your affection for me
Can't you see that i need you baby
Can't you perceive that I am in need of your presence
Can't you see that i'm lonely rescue me
Can't you perceive my loneliness? Save me from it
Come on and take my hand
Please hold my hand and guide me
Come on baby and be my man
Come here and fulfill the role of my partner and protector
Cause i love you 'cause i want you
Because I have feelings of love and desire towards you
Can't you see that i'm lonely? Take me baby
Can't you perceive my loneliness? Take me and alleviate it
Love me baby need me baby
Express your love and acknowledge your need for me
Can't you see that i'm lonely?
Can't you perceive my loneliness?
Rescue me, rescue me
Save me, save me
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Dove Perry
Don't play that song for me
'Cause it brings back memories
Of days that I once knew
The days that I spent with you
Oh no, don't let 'em play it (oh no)
It fills my heart with pain (it hurts)
Please, stop it right away
'Cause I remember just what he said
He said: "darling..." (darlin' I, I love you)
And I know that he lied (oh, he lied)
You know that you lied (oh, he lied)
You know that you lied, lied, you lied (to me)
Hey mister, don't play it no more
Don't play it no more
I can't stand it
Don't play it no more (no more)
No more (no more), no more
Whoa-whoa (can't stand it)
I remember on our first date
He kissed me and he walked away
I was only seventeen
I'd never dream he'd be so mean
He told me, "darling..." (darling, I love you)
Baby, baby, you lied (darling, I need you)
You, you lied (darling, I love you)
You know that you lied (you lied)
Lied (you lied), you lied (to me)
Oh-oh-oh, darling (darling, I love you)
You know that you lied, yeah (darling, I need you)
You know I know you lied (darling, I love you)
Darling, you lied (you lied) you lied
(You lied) you lied, go on and hurt me
You lied (to me)
Oh, whoa-oh, you lied (don't play it no more)
Oh, baby don't play it no more (don't play it no more)
Don't do it, don't play it no more (for me), no more (for me)
I can't stand it no more (don't play it no more)
Oh hey, don't play it no more (don't play it no more)
Nceba Ralarala🇿🇦
no filter, no auto tune just pure instrument and voice
Revilokab
A rarity these days. Why though
Aris Agustoni
And such a powerful voice !!! It gives you shivers !!!! A masterpiece of a wonderful artist at his best!! R.I.P ❤
lady4real75
I miss these days
Steph W
Been listening to her from like 10 am this morning on a binge cleaning session n still n listening to her
Jason Lindsey
She tore it up and brought the house down!!!!
Andrew Collins
Watching how Aretha plays the piano is a masterclass in itself. Delicate yet aggressive as the song builds. She truly knew her artistry and craft. 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Dynail
This is a MASTERCLASS of live performing, FLAWLESS
Oftentimes, The Truth Sides With The Oppressed
There will NEVER be another Aretha Franklin. Sheer vocal agility and talent that mesmerized us for decades.
David Henry
Might be the best live performance I’ve ever heard. Her vocals are flawless