S.O.S
Dr. Jekyll Lyrics


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(D. Malloy/E. Stevens)

Floating slowly out to sea, cast adrift and all alone
Haven't seen a lighthouse near to give me one ray of hope
And every ship that passes by never sees
I'm out here all alone waving helplessly

This is an S.O.S. for love
Can you get here fast enough
Please won't somebody save me
This is an S.O.S. tonight
And only love can save my life
Oh won't somebody save me

I can make it through the days, but it's hell out here at night
Saw an island yesterday, but it disappeared from sight
Ridin' out the storm, head above the waves
Just barely holding on, waiting to be saved

This is an S.O.S. for love
Can you get here fast enough
Please won't somebody save me
And hear my S.O.S. tonight
Only love can save my life
Oh won't somebody save me, save me

Ridin' out the storm, head above the waves
Just barely holding on, waiting to be saved

This is an S.O.S. for love
Can you get here fast enough
Please won't somebody save me, save me, save me
And hear my S.O.S. tonight
Only love can save my life
Oh won't somebody save me





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Overall Meaning

The song "S.O.S" by Dr. Jekyll is a cry for help and a plea for love. The singer is floating out at sea, alone and stranded, and despite waving for help to passing ships, they remain unseen and unsaved. The sense of isolation and desperation is heightened by the fact that the singer can see glimpses of hope, such as a nearby lighthouse and an island, but these are fleeting and ultimately offer no salvation. The only hope the singer can hold onto is the possibility of being rescued by love, hence the repeated refrain of "This is an S.O.S. for love".


The lyrics suggest that love is not just a romantic or emotional concept, but a literal lifesaver. It is something that can pull the singer out of a perilous situation and give them the strength to keep going. The use of the emergency code "S.O.S." also adds to the urgency of the song, as it is a distress signal that is meant to be heard and responded to quickly. Overall, the song is a poignant expression of vulnerability and the universal need for human connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Floating slowly out to sea, cast adrift and all alone
Feeling lost and helpless, drifting aimlessly towards an unknown future


Haven't seen a lighthouse near to give me one ray of hope
Feeling abandoned and without guidance or direction


And every ship that passes by never sees I'm out here all alone waving helplessly
Feeling invisible and unseen by the outside world, despite reaching out for help


This is an S.O.S. for love Can you get here fast enough Please won't somebody save me This is an S.O.S. tonight And only love can save my life Oh won't somebody save me
Desperately seeking love and connection as a way to combat feelings of isolation in the hopes that someone will come to their aid


I can make it through the days, but it's hell out here at night Saw an island yesterday, but it disappeared from sight Ridin' out the storm, head above the waves Just barely holding on, waiting to be saved
Enduring the difficult periods of life, struggling to find solid ground and stability, constantly fighting to stay afloat and survive


Ridin' out the storm, head above the waves Just barely holding on, waiting to be saved
Finding the strength to persevere and endure despite feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what lies ahead


This is an S.O.S. for love Can you get here fast enough Please won't somebody save me, save me, save me And hear my S.O.S. tonight Only love can save my life Oh won't somebody save me
Continuing to reach out for help and support, still hoping that someone will come to their rescue and provide the love and connection they are seeking




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@-Poka-

Lyrics (Unofficial, made by me):
Give it to me, baby
Give it to me, baby

I live in Tigerland and I'm Indiana man
I used to walk around with a snake in my hand
Dr. Bombay is my name and my father had the same
But everything changed here in Tigerland

S.O.S The tiger took my father
S.O.S The tiger took my mother
S.O.S The tiger took my brother
S.O.S The tiger took my family

Ayy-lee-doo-lah
La-dah-dee-dah-dee-doo-dah
La-dah-dee-doh-lee-dooh-day
Lee-doo-day-lee-doo-day

We lived outside Caluctta in a little wooden house
I lived there with my family and twenty one cows
But now they are all gone and all its not a fun
But what can you expect here in Tigerland

S.O.S The tiger took my father
S.O.S The tiger took my mother
S.O.S The tiger took my brother
S.O.S The tiger took my family

One day in a warm jungle the tiger took my snake
It wasn't really fun it was a big mistake
I took my brothers slingshot and then shot the tiger down
This is how we do it here in Tigerland

S.O.S The tiger took my father
S.O.S The tiger took my mother
S.O.S The tiger took my brother
S.O.S The tiger took my family

@JustAFellow35

That song cool.

@luisvillegas4863

... I preffer the version of Dr. Bombay

@carlraddatz6980

Same here this remix really takes away my favorite part of the original masterpiece

@-Poka-

This remix is actually awesome, but nah, they lazy to make the full version.

@1stTiger

@@-Poka- I don't think the extended version for this remix has ever been released.

@LAZY-RUBY

I prefer this one, if only cause it's slightly less racist

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