RescuE
Bill Mallonee Lyrics
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Whatever colors you were hoping to find well the darker shades have drowned it
Get out of here and the check out time is always rushed
The paint and the chrome are starting to rust out here on your highway
And the face of fate never gave you the brush off glance
Whatever makes you radiant shines deeper than you know
But that ledge you walked in the dark was so uncertain
Life's always a lesson it's a new one at every turning
Life's always a lesson I'm not so good at learning them
Especially the big one about letting go
But I'll learn that one too if I don't have to let go of you
Too much about me I fall into this trap
Only God's thunderclap could ever save me now
Honey you're about the best thing I've ever laid my eyes on it's true
You're the silver around my blue too much about me now what about you
When the dark veil that separates this world from the next
Falls over my grey eyes and I sleep the sleep of death
Sometimes they got to pry loose the last thing that your hands hold
Honey that'll be your heart and the kindness you bestowed
The lyrics of Bill Mallonee's song "Rescue" explore the difficulties of living with the blues and accepting life's lessons. The opening lines paint a bleak picture of the world, where darker shades have drowned the hope of finding brighter colors. The idea of rushing out of life is also present in these lyrics, with the check-out time always being too close. The metaphor of the rusting paint and chrome symbolizes the decay of life and the fleeting nature of the self.
As the song progresses, the lyrics delve into the complexities of fate and how it never overlooks anyone. Fate can bring radiance to our lives, but it can also lead us to a ledge where we can never gauge if the wind will rage and if the fall will leave us hurting. The song's protagonist acknowledges that life is a series of lessons, but he struggles with learning the most important one of letting go, especially when it concerns the person he loves. He recognizes that he falls into the trap of making everything about himself, but he also acknowledges that his love interest is the silver lining to his blues.
The final lines of the song suggest a fatalistic notion of death, where even the heart and kindness we have bestowed can be pried loose in the end. The song's lyrics are poetic and deeply introspective, portraying the challenges of navigating life's highs and lows.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the blues again and there's just no getting around it
The feeling of sadness and hopelessness is present again and there is no escaping it.
Whatever colors you were hoping to find well the darker shades have drowned it
The brightness and positivity that were expected to be found have been overshadowed by darkness.
Get out of here and the check out time is always rushed
The time to leave is limited and there is always a sense of urgency.
The paint and the chrome are starting to rust out here on your highway
The things that were once new and shiny are now deteriorating due to the passage of time.
And the face of fate never gave you the brush off glance
Fate has never ignored or neglected the person.
Whatever makes you radiant shines deeper than you know
The qualities that make the person special are more profound and significant than they realize.
But that ledge you walked in the dark was so uncertain
The path that was taken in the dark was uncertain and risky.
And you can never gauge when the wind will rage and if that fall's gonna leave you hurting
The outcome of a risky decision is unpredictable and can result in pain and hurt.
Life's always a lesson it's a new one at every turning
Life is full of opportunities to learn and grow, and each experience is unique.
Life's always a lesson I'm not so good at learning them
Although there are lessons to be learned, the person struggles to understand and apply them.
Especially the big one about letting go
One of the most important lessons is to learn how to let go of things or people that hold us back.
But I'll learn that one too if I don't have to let go of you
The person is reluctant to let go of someone they care about, but they are willing to learn the lesson if they must.
Too much about me I fall into this trap
The person tends to focus too much on themselves, which can be harmful.
Only God's thunderclap could ever save me now
The person feels that only a significant event or intervention from a higher power can save them now.
Honey you're about the best thing I've ever laid my eyes on it's true
The person expresses their affection and admiration for someone special in their life.
You're the silver around my blue too much about me now what about you
The person recognizes that their focus on themselves has caused them to neglect the needs and feelings of others, and they are now turning their attention to the other person.
When the dark veil that separates this world from the next
Refers to death and the transition from life to the afterlife.
Falls over my grey eyes and I sleep the sleep of death
When the person dies, they will be in a deep, peaceful sleep.
Sometimes they got to pry loose the last thing that your hands hold
When someone dies, their loved ones may have to forcibly take away the last thing they hold, which could be something symbolic or sentimental.
Honey that'll be your heart and the kindness you bestowed
The last thing the person holds will be their kind and loving heart, and the memories of the love and kindness they gave to others.
Contributed by Max W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.