S.O.S.
Edgewater Lyrics


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Your signals have faded out
You're such a hit and miss
And I can't even get a sound
So face me
And hear me out

Lie together, wide awake
What's the matter now?
You're so un-phased
Locked in your safe place
Let me in
Just let me in

You are not alone
I just have to say

Help me
Cut away
The space between
That we have made
Help me
Find a way
To let me in
And make a place for me

As you fall asleep
I'm taken back to memories
We've had our times
Ups and downs
But we seemed fine

As we lie awake
Laughter and tears we hate
Travel through my mind
And leave me south of sideways
I said we'd be okay
But you hesitate
Is there something you're not telling me?

You're so un-phased
Locked in your safe place
Let me in
Just let me in

You are not alone
I just have to say

Help me
Cut away
The space between
That we have made
Help me
Find a way
To let me in
And make a place for me

You are not alone
I just have to say

Help me
Cut away
The space between
That we have made
Help me
Find a way




To let me in
And make a place for me

Overall Meaning

The song "S.O.S" by Edgewater is a plea for connection and understanding in a relationship that feels distant and strained. The lyrics describe the frustration of trying to communicate with someone who is "locked in [their] safe place" and unresponsive to attempts at connection. The singer longs to be let in, to have a place in the other person's world, but finds themselves shut out and struggling to bridge the gap between them.


The chorus, with its repeated plea for help in cutting away the space between them and finding a way to connect, highlights the desperation and urgency of the situation. The imagery of lying together "wide awake" and traveling through memories of both good and bad times underscores the depth of the emotional connection that still exists between the two people. However, the final lines reveal a note of uncertainty and doubt as the singer wonders if there is something the other person is withholding from them.


Overall, "S.O.S" is a moving and relatable exploration of the challenges that can arise in even the closest relationships, and the need for honesty and vulnerability in order to truly connect with another person.



Line by Line Meaning

Your signals have faded out
I can't read your feelings or intentions anymore, they've become unclear.


You're such a hit and miss
Sometimes you're predictable, but other times your actions and thoughts are unpredictable.


And I can't even get a sound
You are not communicating with me, and I'm not getting any feedback or responses in return.


So face me
Directly confront and address me with your problems rather than hiding or avoiding them.


And hear me out
Listen to what I have to say and understand my perspective.


Lie together, wide awake
We are physically next to each other, yet emotionally distant and awake in our thoughts.


What's the matter now?
What is causing you distress or trouble at this moment?


You're so un-phased
You seem unaffected or indifferent to the situation at hand.


Locked in your safe place
You feel secure and comfortable in your own space, but it prevents you from opening up to others.


Let me in
Allow me to understand and be a part of your life and thoughts.


Just let me in
Don't make it difficult for me to connect with you, allow me to get closer.


You are not alone
Don't isolate yourself or feel like you're the only one dealing with these issues.


Help me
I need your assistance and support in order to work through our problems together.


Cut away
Remove the barriers or obstacles that are getting in the way of our communication and connection.


The space between
The emotional and physical distance that has grown between us.


That we have made
Our actions and decisions have contributed to the distance and lack of communication between us.


Find a way
Together we need to come up with a solution to fix our problems.


To let me in
Allow me into your thoughts and emotions, don't keep me out of the loop.


And make a place for me
Create a space and opportunity for me to be involved and connected in your life.


As you fall asleep
When you relax and let go of your guard, I reflect upon our relationship.


I'm taken back to memories
Memories of good times and bad times we've shared come flooding back.


We've had our times
Together we've had happy and challenging moments.


Ups and downs
There have been a mixture of good and bad experiences in our relationship.


But we seemed fine
We may have overlooked or ignored our problems, but it appeared like everything was okay.


As we lie awake
We are still awake in our thoughts but now we are consumed with negative emotions.


Laughter and tears we hate
We avoid expressing our true emotions and feelings, and instead mask them with humor or sadness.


Travel through my mind
Painful memories and thoughts start to torment my mind.


And leave me south of sideways
The negative emotions overwhelms me and puts me in a difficult position.


I said we'd be okay
I've promised us that we can work things out and overcome our struggles.


But you hesitate
You are hesitant or unsure about making the necessary changes to improve our relationship.


Is there something you're not telling me?
Are there any hidden or unspoken issues that are preventing us from resolving our problems?




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nickegofficial

Such an unpopular song.. for such a gorgeously talented band .. 

*Starless

Love this song so much

DarkMatter

Just amazing!

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