Rescue me
Frankie Ballard Lyrics
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She thought it was best to just run away
Hot head, fast car, Joe cool, slow southern drawl
And out here nobody's buyin' that anyway
These two lost souls, on two bar stools
Sharin' troubles, some pain, and a pack of cigarettes
She took his hand, and off they went
Cause she knew what he meant when he said
Baby we both got walls to break through,
But you ain't got wheels and I sure ain't got wings
Well baby I know that I can save you, if you can rescue me
His arms, her touch, their trustin' each other
They both got somethin' they can't live without
Some days they fight, but those nights
They love harder and harder, still there ain't no doubt
The hurt gets healed, the tears all dry
He'll hold her close and whisper one more time
Baby we both got walls to break through,
But you ain't got wheels and I sure ain't got wings
And baby I know that I can save you, if you can rescue me
Baby we both got walls to break through,
But you ain't got wheels and I sure ain't got no wings
Well baby I know that I can save you, if you can rescue me
Baby I know that I can save you, if you can rescue me
If you can rescue me
Frankie Ballard's song "Rescue Me" tells a story of two young lovers who are troubled by their past but determined to save each other. The first part of the song describes the situation the characters find themselves in: living in a small town, making big mistakes, and feeling trapped. The two lost souls find each other sitting on bar stools, and share their troubles over cigarettes. The girl takes the boy's hand, and they leave together because she knows he understands her when he says, "Baby we both got walls to break through, but you ain't got wheels and I sure ain't got wings. Well baby I know that I can save you, if you can rescue me."
The second part of the song describes how the couple supports each other through their struggles. They have a deep emotional connection and understand that they need each other to survive. They fight sometimes, but they always come back to each other with love and forgiveness. The boy is there to hold the girl when she is hurt and to remind her that they can make it through anything as long as they save each other.
Overall, "Rescue Me" is a song about love and support. The characters are flawed and imperfect, but they find strength in each other. It is a message to listeners that you don't have to face your problems alone, and that sometimes the most important thing is having someone by your side who understands you and is willing to help you through your struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Mall town, young love, big mistakes, same old story
The story of this couple is not unique and is similar to many other young and foolish love stories that happen in small towns.
She thought it was best to just run away
She believed that running away was the best option to escape her problems, but in the end, it only made things worse.
Hot head, fast car, Joe cool, slow southern drawl
He portrays a cool and collected demeanor with a slower southern way of speaking, but he's actually someone with a hothead that likes speed and a thrill.
And out here nobody's buyin' that anyway
The people around them aren't fooled by his façade and know his true nature despite his attempts to hide it.
These two lost souls, on two bar stools
They are two people who are lost and alone, sitting together in a bar to drown their sorrows in each other's company.
Sharin' troubles, some pain, and a pack of cigarettes
They bond over their shared hardships and afflictions, finding solace in each other amid the stress they face and the unhealthy habit of smoking.
She took his hand, and off they went
She decided to take a chance with him and leave her troubled life behind, venturing into the unknown with him to start anew.
Cause she knew what he meant when he said
She understood his true intentions when he spoke to her.
Baby we both got walls to break through,
But you ain't got wheels and I sure ain't got wings
Well baby I know that I can save you, if you can rescue me
They both have their issues to overcome, but they have faith that together, they can help each other overcome them and build a better life together.
His arms, her touch, their trustin' each other
They both got somethin' they can't live without
They rely on each other for emotional support and trust, both recognizing the importance of this bond in their lives.
Some days they fight, but those nights
They love harder and harder, still there ain't no doubt
Although they have their arguments and misunderstandings, their love for each other only grows stronger the more time they spend together.
The hurt gets healed, the tears all dry
He'll hold her close and whisper one more time
Despite facing their share of pain and heartbreak, their love and affection never diminishes, they'll always be there for each other, and he comforts her in her times of need.
Baby I know that I can save you, if you can rescue me
He believes that he can save her from her troubles and pain, but he needs her to save him from his issues as well since they both depend on each other.
If you can rescue me
It's a plea to her, to remind her that he's also human with his problems and troubles, and he's not invincible, so he needs her support and help as much as she needs his.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THOMAS MARK HARMER NICHOLS, D. N WOOLF
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