Rescue Me
B.B. King & Bonnie Raitt Lyrics
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Do, do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Rescue me
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Rescue me
There’s a girl standin’ there, made just for me
If I opened up my eyes then maybe I would see
You know you always cross my mind
I’m gonna get that girl and do it right this time
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Rescue me
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Rescue me
The fellas always say, why do you feel this way
I’ll always love that girl until my dyin’ day
Don’t try to change my mind because hearts don’t lie
She could be the girl who loves this guy
All I hope for in my dreams at night
She walks right through the door
You know you’re always on my mind
I’m gonna get that girl and do it right this time
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Rescue me
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Rescue me
Please, I can’t take no more
I can’t take no more
You, you the one I adore
The one B. Sure, adores
Do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Rescue, rescue, rescue me
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Rescue me
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Rescue me
The lyrics of B.B. King & Bonnie Raitt's song "Rescue Me" express the desire of the singer to find love and be rescued. The repetition of the phrase "Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna" and "Rescue me" throughout the song serves as a plea to their potential lover to come and rescue them. The singer describes the girl that he believes is meant for him but acknowledges that he needs to open his eyes to see her. He pledges to do everything right this time around and to pursue her relentlessly. Despite the opposition from his friends, who don't understand why he feels the way he does, he is determined to love this girl until his dying day. He considers her the one he adores and pleads with her to rescue him.
The chorus reflects his desperation for love and affection, as he repeats the phrase "Rescue me." It is an expression of the singer's need to be loved and his belief that this particular girl is the one meant for him. The use of the word "rescue" implies that he feels he needs to be saved from his loneliness, and she is the only one who can provide that salvation.
Overall, the song illustrates the deep desire for love and connection and the need for someone to rescue us from our inner turmoil. It is a universal theme; many of us can relate to the feeling of being lost or searching for someone to save us from ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Asking repeatedly if the listener wants to help me
Do, do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Asking repeatedly if the listener wants to help me
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Asking repeatedly if the listener wants to help me
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Asking repeatedly if the listener wants to help me
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Asking repeatedly if the listener wants to help me
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Asking repeatedly if the listener wants to help me
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Asking repeatedly if the listener wants to help me
Rescue me
Help me out of my current situation
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Asking repeatedly if the listener wants to help me
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Asking repeatedly if the listener wants to help me
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Asking repeatedly if the listener wants to help me
Rescue me
Help me out of my current situation
There’s a girl standin’ there, made just for me
I have found the perfect girl for me
If I opened up my eyes then maybe I would see
I need to realize that the girl is right in front of me
You know you always cross my mind
I can't stop thinking about her
I’m gonna get that girl and do it right this time
I will pursue her and have a proper relationship with her
The fellas always say, why do you feel this way
My friends don't understand why I am so devoted to this girl
I’ll always love that girl until my dyin’ day
I will love her forever
Don’t try to change my mind because hearts don’t lie
My feelings are genuine and cannot be altered
She could be the girl who loves this guy
She may be the one who loves me back
All I hope for in my dreams at night
I dream of her every night
She walks right through the door
I hope she will come into my life
Please, I can’t take no more
I am at a breaking point of needing her help
I can’t take no more
I am at a breaking point of needing her help
You, you the one I adore
I adore you, the only one for me
The one B. Sure, adores
The one I, B. Sure, adores
Do you wanna, wanna
Asking if the listener wants to help me
Do you wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Asking if the listener wants to help me
Rescue, rescue, rescue me
Help me get out of my difficult situation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREG PAUL STEPHEN BONNICK, JOSEPH OLAITAN ADENUGA, LEON SPENCER PRICE, P. RENSHAW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mr.invisible3123
I been in the right place but it must have been the wrong time
I'd have said the right thing but I must have used the wrong line
I been in the right trip but I must have used the wrong car
My head was in a bad place and I'm wondering what it's good for
I been in the right place but it must have been the wrong time
My head was in a bad place but I'm having such a good time
I been running trying to get hung up in my mind
Got to give myself a good talking-to this time
Just need a little brain salad surgery
Got to cure my insecurity
I been in the wrong place but it must have been the right time
I been in the right place but it must have been the wrong song
I been in the right vein but it seems like the wrong arm
I been in the right world but it seems wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong
Slipping dodging sneaking creeping hiding out down the street
See me life shaking with every ho' I meet
Refried confusion is making itself clear
Wonder which way do I go to get on out of here
I been in the right place but it must have been the wrong time
I'd have said the right thing but I must have used the wrong line
I'd have took the right road but I must have took a wrong turn
Would've made the right move but I made it at the wrong time
I been on the right road but I must have used the wrong car
My head was in a good place and I wonder what it's bad for
@ysklyar2
One of my top 3 movies! Great cast and a very catchy story.
@Seal00754
I Flew with the Helicopter pilot Duncan Prentice great guy. Some stories, great laugh.
@celticsdude
I love this song & movie!!!! '90 was a great year!!!!
@mr.invisible3123
I been in the right place but it must have been the wrong time
I'd have said the right thing but I must have used the wrong line
I been in the right trip but I must have used the wrong car
My head was in a bad place and I'm wondering what it's good for
I been in the right place but it must have been the wrong time
My head was in a bad place but I'm having such a good time
I been running trying to get hung up in my mind
Got to give myself a good talking-to this time
Just need a little brain salad surgery
Got to cure my insecurity
I been in the wrong place but it must have been the right time
I been in the right place but it must have been the wrong song
I been in the right vein but it seems like the wrong arm
I been in the right world but it seems wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong
Slipping dodging sneaking creeping hiding out down the street
See me life shaking with every ho' I meet
Refried confusion is making itself clear
Wonder which way do I go to get on out of here
I been in the right place but it must have been the wrong time
I'd have said the right thing but I must have used the wrong line
I'd have took the right road but I must have took a wrong turn
Would've made the right move but I made it at the wrong time
I been on the right road but I must have used the wrong car
My head was in a good place and I wonder what it's bad for
@DaveKurtKris
Don't know if it's just a coïncidence but there is always an awesome soundtrack in the movies where Robert Downey Jr. plays
@mustlovepretzels
Sherlock Holmes?
@vahgeuvje10
That’s because he picks great parts. Kiss kiss bang bang and Zodiac comes to mind which together restarted his career, according to some.
@maoristereo
Dr. John original, re-interpreted in absolute perfection
@PeteMitchell_Maverick
“The kid loves to fly”
becomes a character who can actually fly
@coravisser727
This is also a very good one love it (rip) but we shall keep it alive.