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Rescue
Artist vs. Poet Lyrics
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I'm done pretending that I'm doing okay
I sold my soul to the idea that we
Would be better off this way
We had all the conversations
Leading up to all of our frustrations
I'm lost in my place, but in fact
It's enough to drive you away
I'm coming home, only 300 miles away
I thought I was doing just fine,
But you'll be my crutch tonight, woah
You're the only one that can be my rescue (Don't let go)
I won't give up, fed up, you're my only hope, woah
I shouldn't have to use this song to tell you
You're my heartbreak melody, insure this pain inside of me
Distance overwhelming me, I'm lost without you
We both know the times are heavy
I played it back a thousand times in my head
A perfect scene that I want to keep living
It will pay off in the end
I'm coming home, only 200 miles away
I thought I was doing just fine,
But you'll be my crutch tonight, woah
You're the only one that can be my rescue (Don't let go)
I won't give up, fed up, you're my only hope, woah
I shouldn't have to use this song to tell you
You're my heartbreak melody, insure this pain inside of me
Distance overwhelming me, I'm lost without you
I just want to see us through this
'Cause I'm not ready to let you down
(I'm not ready to let you down)
I just want to make this happen
'Cause I'm not ready to see you go, woah
You're the only one that can be my rescue (Don't let go)
I won't give up, fed up, you're my only hope, woah
You're the only one that can be my rescue (Don't let go)
I won't give up, fed up, you're my only hope, woah
I shouldn't have to use this song to tell you
You're a heartbreak melody, insure this pain inside of me
Distance overwhelming me, I'm lost without you
The song "Rescue" by Artist vs. Poet deals with the struggle of being away from someone you love and the desperation of wanting to be with them. The lyrics describe the singer's internal turmoil, admitting that they had been pretending that everything was okay, but they cannot deny the fact that they sold their soul believing that being apart was better for both of them. The singer confesses to feeling lost and overwhelmed by the distance between them and realizes that they are not okay without their significant other.
The chorus, "You're the only one that can be my rescue, I won't give up, fed up, you're my only hope," shows that the singer is looking to their loved one for support and reassurance that they will not give up on their relationship. The bridge of the song emphasizes the singer's desire to make things work between them and not wanting to lose the person they love. The lyrics "I just want to see us through this, 'cause I'm not ready to let you down" and "I just want to make this happen, 'cause I'm not ready to see you go" emphasize this sentiment.
Overall, "Rescue" is a heartfelt plea for the singer's lover to come to their aid and rescue them from the loneliness and pain of being apart. It also expresses the singer's commitment to making their relationship work despite the distance.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been trying my best to figure it out
I have been making a great effort to understand the situation
I'm done pretending that I'm doing okay
I am finished with pretending that everything is alright
I sold my soul to the idea that we
Would be better off this way
I sacrificed my values for the belief that breaking up was the best option
We had all the conversations
Leading up to all of our frustrations
We discussed our issues but still ended up feeling overwhelmed and upset
I'm lost in my place, but in fact
It's enough to drive you away
I am feeling unsure of myself, which may push you away from me
I'm coming home, only 300 miles away
I am headed back home, although it is still a considerable distance
I thought I was doing just fine,
But you'll be my crutch tonight, woah
I believed I was handling everything well, but I need your support tonight
You're the only one that can be my rescue (Don't let go)
I rely on you to save me and not let me go
I won't give up, fed up, you're my only hope, woah
I refuse to give up because you are my only hope
I shouldn't have to use this song to tell you
You're my heartbreak melody, insure this pain inside of me
I should not have to sing this song to express how you are the source of my pain and heartbreak
Distance overwhelming me, I'm lost without you
Being far away from you is affecting me greatly and making me feel lost
We both know the times are heavy
Both of us are aware that the situation is tough
I played it back a thousand times in my head
I have replayed the events in my mind many times
A perfect scene that I want to keep living
It will pay off in the end
I want to keep experiencing the good times because I believe it will be worth it in the end
I'm coming home, only 200 miles away
I am getting closer to home
I just want to see us through this
'Cause I'm not ready to let you down
I just want us to get through this together because I do not want to disappoint you
(I'm not ready to let you down)
I just want to make this happen
I am not ready to fail, and I want to make things work between us
'Cause I'm not ready to see you go, woah
I am not prepared to say goodbye to you
You're the only one that can be my rescue (Don't let go)
I am still relying on you to be my savior and not give up on me
You're the only one that can be my rescue (Don't let go)
I am emphasizing that you are my only hope
I won't give up, fed up, you're my only hope, woah
I am not giving up because you are my only hope
I shouldn't have to use this song to tell you
You're a heartbreak melody, insure this pain inside of me
I wish I did not have to sing about how you are causing me pain and heartbreak
Distance overwhelming me, I'm lost without you
I am feeling lost and overwhelmed because of the distance between us
Contributed by Gianna F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.