Rust
Echo And The Bunnymen Lyrics

I wish that you were here
The singer longs for the physical presence of a companion.

Down amongst the dust
The singer feels low or amidst a tough situation.

I need someone to help me
The singer desires assistance and support from someone else.

You need someone to trust
The artist acknowledges the mutual need for trust in a relationship.

There's something with these tears
The artist feels that their tears have a deeper meaning and effect.

Turning me to rust
The singer feels like they are decaying or rusting away with the burden of emotions.

Yeah I need someone to touch
The singer craves physical touch and intimacy with someone else.

Give me one more try
The artist pleads for another chance in something or with someone.

And I'll come flaking back to you
The artist promises to return to the other person, perhaps with some flaws or shortcomings.

I wish that you were here
The artist still longs for the other person.

I wish that it was true
The singer wishes the situation was different or that things worked out the way they wanted them to.

I can feel the stars shooting through my heart like rain
The artist is experiencing intense emotions or passion.

Leaving on the scars where the pleasure turns to pain
The singer recognizes that their intense emotions come at a cost or consequence.

Point me in a light
The singer wants direction or guidance in their life.

Bright and shiny in right direction
The singer desires a clear path or choice for their future.

And then take me home again
The artist wants to feel settled or at ease with their decisions and life in general.

Just when you think it's over
The artist suggests there may be surprises or unforeseen changes in life.

Just when you think it's done
The singer reiterates that things may not always be as they seem, and there can always be more to a situation.

Out of every nowhere
The singer is emphasizing the unexpected nature of certain events.

You never see it come
The artist is suggesting that some things are beyond our control or ability to predict.

I know the lines are showing
The artist recognizes that their emotions are visible and apparent to others.

I can't keep them in
The artist feels overwhelmed and unable to control their emotions or thoughts.

Like everybody's story
The singer is acknowledging that everyone experiences hardships and tough times in life.

It's written on the skin
The artist feels like their experiences and emotions have left a permanent mark on them.

Give me one last try
The singer is asking for one final chance or opportunity.

And I'll make it up to you
The singer promises to make amends or prove themselves if given another chance.

Wish that you were here
The singer still desires the other person's presence or companionship.

Wish that I was true
The artist wishes they had acted differently or had been a better person in the past.

Everything's gonna be all right
The artist finds hope in the future and believes that things will work out in the end.