Hook Me Up
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I'm alone hanging by a thread
Everywhere around the world
Everybody's waiting for someday
Calling out around the world
Maybe someday might be tonight
[Chorus:]
I'm reaching out for you, come on
Hook me up
I know you can do it, come on, take me on
Are you there?
Tell me what you're feeling.
Your fears and all your wildest dreams
Everyone around the world
Is feeling just the same way that we are
Reaching out around the world
Will someone somewhere throw me a line?
[Chorus]
Save me, save me
Save me, save me
Hello, is there anybody out there?
Calling out around the world
Maybe someday might be tonite
[Chorus]
Hook me up
I'm hanging on the line, come on
Hook me up
Make me come alive, come on, take me on
Save me, save me,
Save me, save me
The opening lines of "Hook Me Up" are an invitation for connection, asking if anyone is out there to reach out to the singer who is alone and vulnerable, hanging by a thread. The singer is searching for someone to understand them, to share their fears and dreams, and to make them feel alive. The chorus with its repeated call to "hook me up" is a plea for the listener to reach out and make that connection, to save them from their state of loneliness.
The song's lyrics capture the universal longing for connection, as the singer recognizes that "Everyone around the world / Is feeling just the same way that we are." By using the imagery of a phone line or a thread, the song emphasizes the distance between people and the effort it takes to bridge that gap. The repetition of the phrase "save me" in the final lines underscores the stakes involved - connection is not just desired but needed for survival.
Overall, "Hook Me Up" is a song that speaks to the human need for connection and the vulnerability that comes with seeking it.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, is there anybody out there?
The singer is seeking connection and validation from others.
I'm alone hanging by a thread
The singer feels isolated and vulnerable, struggling to cope with life's challenges.
Everywhere around the world
This feeling of loneliness and disconnection is universal and experienced by people everywhere.
Everybody's waiting for someday
People often hold onto hope for a better future, even if it seems unlikely.
Calling out around the world
The singer is reaching out to others for help and support.
Maybe someday might be tonight
The singer is hoping for a breakthrough, some kind of connection or moment of connection that will help them feel less alone.
[Chorus:] Hook me up, I'm reaching out for you, come on
The singer is begging for someone to connect with them in a deeper way.
Hook me up, I know you can do it, come on, take me on
The singer is confident that connection is possible and asking for someone to take the risk to reach out to them.
Are you there? Tell me what you're feeling.
The singer is asking for deep emotional honesty and connection with another person.
Your fears and all your wildest dreams
The singer wants to know the other person completely, including their deepest hopes and fears.
Everyone around the world Is feeling just the same way that we are
The singer believes that everyone shares their feelings of isolation and longing for connection.
Reaching out around the world
The singer is asking for help from anyone and everyone, casting a wide net in search of connection.
Will someone somewhere throw me a line?
The singer is desperate and asking for someone to offer them a way out of their current state of loneliness.
[Chorus]
Repeating the appeal for connection and asking for someone to be brave enough to reach out.
Save me, save me, Save me, save me
The singer is desperate for help, repeating the call for someone to reach out.
Calling out around the world, Maybe someday might be tonite
The singer is still holding onto hope for a moment of connection, still searching for someone to throw them a lifeline.
[Chorus] Hook me up, I'm hanging on the line, come on
The singer is still desperate for connection and begging for someone to be brave enough to take a chance on them.
Hook me up, Make me come alive, come on, take me on
The singer is asking for someone to bring them to life, to help them escape their current state of loneliness and disconnection.
Save me, save me, Save me, save me
The singer is still desperately calling for help and connection.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Roba Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JON N BON JOVI, ANDREAS MICHAEL CARLSSON, DESMOND N CHILD, RICHARD S N SAMBORA
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