SOS
Avicii Lyrics


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Can you hear me? S.O.S.
Help me put my mind to rest
Two times clean again, I'm actin' low
A pound of weed and a bag of blow

I can feel your love pullin' me up from the underground, and
I don't need my drugs, we could be more than just part-time lovers
I can feel your touch pickin' me up from the underground, and
I don't need my drugs, we could be more than just part-time lovers

We could be more than just part-time lovers
We could be more than just part-time lovers

I get robbed of all my sleep
As my thoughts begin to bleed
I'd let go, but I don't know how
Yeah, I don't know how, but I need to now

I can feel your love pullin' me up from the underground, and
I don't need my drugs, we could be more than just part-time lovers
I can feel your touch pickin' me up from the underground, and
I don't need my drugs, we could be more than just part-time lovers (ayy)
I can feel your touch pickin' me up from the underground, and (yeah)
I don't need my drugs, we could be more than just part-time lovers

(We could be) We could be more than just part-time lovers
(Yeah, more than, more than lovers)
We could be more than just part-time lovers





Can you hear me? S.O.S.
Help me put my mind to rest

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Avicii's song "SOS" explore themes of addiction and the redemptive power of love. The opening line "Can you hear me? S.O.S" is a cry for help and suggests a feeling of desperation. The following lines, "Help me put my mind to rest, Two times clean again, I'm actin' low, A pound of weed and a bag of blow," suggest that the singer is struggling with addiction and has relapsed. The use of the phrase "two times clean again" suggests that the singer has tried to get sober before, but has fallen off the wagon. The mention of drugs indicates that the singer is using substances to cope with their emotional pain.


However, the chorus of the song suggests that the singer has found someone who is helping them to overcome their addiction. The lyrics, "I can feel your love pullin' me up from the underground, and I don't need my drugs, we could be more than just part-time lovers" suggest that the singer's partner is a source of strength and support. They are able to provide a sense of connection and intimacy that is more satisfying than the temporary high of drugs. The repeated phrase "We could be more than just part-time lovers" suggests that the singer wants to build a lasting relationship with this person.


The second verse explores the singer's struggle with intrusive thoughts and their desire to let go of their addiction. The line "I get robbed of all my sleep, As my thoughts begin to bleed" suggests that the singer is struggling with insomnia and racing thoughts. The line "I'd let go, but I don't know how, Yeah, I don't know how, but I need to now" suggests that the singer is aware that their addiction is not sustainable and that they need to break the cycle, but they are not sure how to do so. Overall, the song suggests that love and connection can be a powerful force in overcoming addiction and that there is hope for recovery.


Line by Line Meaning

Can you hear me? S.O.S.
I am reaching out for help and asking if you can hear me.


Help me put my mind to rest
I am struggling with my thoughts and emotions and need someone to help me calm down.


Two times clean again, I'm actin' low
I've tried to quit my addiction twice, but I'm back to feeling low and using drugs again.


A pound of weed and a bag of blow
I have a lot of marijuana and cocaine, which I am using to cope with my problems.


I can feel your love pullin' me up from the underground, and
Your love is lifting me out of a dark place and making me feel better.


I don't need my drugs, we could be more than just part-time lovers
I don't need drugs to feel good if we could have a real, meaningful relationship.


I can feel your touch pickin' me up from the underground, and
Your physical touch is making me feel better and helping me get out of a dark place.


(We could be) We could be more than just part-time lovers
We have the potential to be more than just casual, temporary lovers.


I get robbed of all my sleep
My thoughts and worries keep me up at night, making it hard to get restful sleep.


As my thoughts begin to bleed
My thoughts are becoming overwhelming and difficult to manage.


I'd let go, but I don't know how
I want to let go of my problems and addiction, but it's difficult and I don't know how to do it.


Yeah, I don't know how, but I need to now
Even though I am unsure of how to get better, I know that I need to start making changes now.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Albin Andreas Nedler, Kandi L. Burruss, Kevin Briggs, Kristoffer Fogelmark, Tameka D. Cottlee, Tim Bergling

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@ham48614

Aviciiの曲にたくさん救われてきた。
だからこそ私たちファンが、救うべきだったのに…😢
何もできなくてとても申し訳ない。
でも彼はこれからも私たちの心の中で生き続ける。
必ず、次の世代へもAviciiを繋いでいくよ。
約束する。


R.I.P Avicii



@flyxglr

Avicii - SOS Lyrics


0:04 Can you hear me? S.O.S.
0:10 Help me put my mind to rest
0:15 Two times clean again, I'm actin'low
0:20 A pound of weed and a bag of blow
0:24 I can feel your love pullin' me up from the underground,
0:29 and I don't need my drugs,
0:32 We could be more than just part-time lovers
0:34 I can feel your touch
0:36 pickin' me up from underground,
0:39 and I don't need my drugs,
0:41 we could be more than just part-time lovers

0:50 We could be more than just part-time lovers
1:00 We could be more than just part-time lovers

1:13 I get robbed of all my sleep
1:17 As my thoughts begin to bleed
1:22 I'd let go, but I don't know how
1:27 Yeah, I don't know how, but I need to now

1:32 I can feel your love
1:34 pullin' me up from the underground,
1:37 and I don't need my drugs,
1:39 we could be more than just part-time lovers
1:41 I can feel your touch pickin' me up from the underground,
1:47 and I don't need my drugs,
1:49 we could be more than just part-time lovers (ayy)
1:56 I can feel your touch
1:58 pickin' me up from the underground, and (yeah)
2:00 I don't need my drugs,
2:03 we could be more than just part-time lovers

2:11 We could be more than just part-time lovers
2:18 (Yeah, more than, more than lovers)
2:21 We could be more than just part-time lovers

2:24 Can you hear me? S.O.S.
2:28 Help me put my mind to rest

◢ ◤ forever



@user-be5xc8my4n

[Verse 1]
Can you hear me? S.O.S.
Help me put my mind to rest
Two times clean again, I'm actin' low
A pound of weed and a bag of blow

[Chorus]
I can feel your love pullin' me up from the underground, and
I don't need my drugs, we could be more than just part-time lovers
I can feel your touch pickin' me up from the underground, and
I don't need my drugs, we could be more than just part-time lovers

[Drop]
We could be more than just part-time lovers
We could be more than just part-time lovers

[Verse 2]
I get robbed of all my sleep
As my thoughts begin to bleed
I'd let go, but I don't know how
Yeah, I don't know how, but I need to now

[Chorus]
I can feel your love pullin' me up from the underground, and
I don't need my drugs, we could be more than just part-time lovers
I can feel your touch pickin' me up from the underground, and
I don't need my drugs, we could be more than just part-time lovers
I can feel your touch pickin' me up from the underground, and
I don't need my drugs, we could be more than just part-time lovers

[Drop]
(We could be) We could be more than just part-time lovers
(Part-time lovers, yeah)
(More than, more than lovers)
We could be more than just part-time lovers

[Outro]
Can you hear me? S.O.S.
Help me put my mind to rest



@user-em7cq7eh4d

Can you hear me? S.O.S.
届いているか? SOS
Help me put my mind to rest
心を癒すの手伝ってくれよ
Two times clean again, I’m actin’ low
2度も綺麗にしたのに 酷いぜ
A pound of weed and a bag of blow
1ポンドの大麻と
バッグ一杯のヘロインをさ

I can feel your love pullin’ me up from the underground, and
君の愛を感じる
地の底から俺を支えてくれてる
I don’t need my drugs, we could be more than just part-time lovers
ドラッグなんか必要ない
二人は超えられるよ
ただの恋人って関係を
I can feel your touch pickin’ me up from the underground, and
君の思いやりを感じる
地の底から俺を救い上げてくれる
I don’t need my drugs, we could be more than just part-time lovers
ドラッグなんか必要ない
二人は超えられるよ
ただの恋人って関係を

We could be more than just part-time lovers
二人は超えられるよ
ただの恋人って関係を
We could be more than just part-time lovers
二人は超えられるんだ
ただの恋人って関係を

I get robbed of all my sleep
眠れなくなってしまったよ
As my thoughts begin to bleed
考えが巡り始めたらね
I’d let go, but I don’t know how
なんとかしたいけど どうしたら?
Yeah, I don’t know how, but I need you now
あぁ わからないのさ
でも今は君にいてほしい

I can feel your love pullin’ me up from the underground, and
君の愛を感じる
地の底から俺を支えてくれてる
I don’t need my drugs, we could be more than just part-time lovers
ドラッグなんか必要ない
二人は超えられるよ
ただの恋人って関係を
I can feel your touch pickin’ me up from the underground, and
君の思いやりを感じる
地の底から俺を救い上げてくれる
I don’t need my drugs, we could be more than just part-time lovers
ドラッグなんか必要ない
二人は超えられるよ
ただの恋人って関係を
I can feel your touch pickin’ me up from the underground, and
君の思いやりを感じる
地の底から俺を救い上げてくれる
I don’t need my drugs, we could be more than just part-time lovers
ドラッグなんか必要ない
二人は超えられるよ
ただの恋人って関係を

(We could be) We could be more than just part-time lovers
(Part-time lovers, yeah)
二人は超えられるよ
ただの恋人って関係を
(More than, more than lovers)
We could be more than just part-time lovers
二人は超えられるんだ
ただの恋人って関係を

Can you hear me? S.O.S.
届いているか? SOS
Help me put my mind to rest
心を癒すの手伝ってくれよ



All comments from YouTube:

@hydrogenperoxide5752

"Can you hear me SOS"

This line got me so bad. We can hear you now Tim 😢

@mysteryman.2985

I thought we are the one calling the SOS?.

@logann8243

He was the one calling it before the suicide.@@mysteryman.2985

@MatthewPearson

I don't think Avicii wrote the lyrics to this song.

@syx5421

yeah i miss him so so so so badly i can't breath in this world :(

@hydrogenperoxide5752

@@MatthewPearson Aloe Blacc said


"He wrote these lyrics obviously about some of his battles and I think it’s a really important topic to approach and to share"

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@futurehousecloud

lets do everything the track will be at number 1 the whole summer!
RIP Avicii, still love you and your music! <3

@user-ih7zh3be5r

100% right!

@musqitonebeats2129

Yup

@nickyromerofansquad4227

Heaven's yet to come.
But we got your back for this one.

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