Rescue Me
Geoff Moore Lyrics
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To liberate, tear those bonds asunder
A fugitive running from a chain gang
Comfort me, grant me absolution
Running all my life
Running all my days
Running through the night
Take me now, I′m so tired
Take me now, this time forever
Rescue me
I'm gonna run like a refugee
Recue me
I believe you can rescue me
Destitute, looking for protection
I want love, not physical asylum
A vagabond running from destruction
Cover me while I seek defection
Running all my life
Running all my days
Running through the night
It seems like forever
Take me now, I′m so tired
Take me now, this time forever
Rescue me
I'm gonna run like a refugee
Recue me
I believe you can rescue me
In Geoff Moore's song Rescue Me, the lyrics describe a person who has been running their whole life, seeking to escape from oppression and captivity. The first verse speaks of a renegade riding a runaway train in order to free themselves from their chains. The use of the verb "liberate" suggests that this freedom is not just physical, but also emotional or spiritual. The next line refers to a fugitive running from a chain gang, perhaps one who has been wrongfully imprisoned. This person seeks comfort and absolution, or forgiveness, for their past actions.
The second verse describes the person's continued search for safety and protection, this time hoping to find love instead of just physical protection. They are a vagabond running from destruction, looking for someone to cover them while they seek defection, or the act of abandoning one's allegiance to a particular group or cause. The chorus repeats the plea to be rescued from their constant running, with the repetition of the line "Running all my life" emphasizing the weariness of the singer. They believe that someone can rescue them, and they hold onto that hope.
Overall, the song portrays a longing for freedom from oppression and captivity, both physical and emotional. It touches on the themes of running from the past, seeking forgiveness and absolution, and finding love and protection. The word choices and repetition emphasize the weariness of the person, but also their hope that someone can rescue them from their constant running.
Line by Line Meaning
A renegade rides a runaway train
Someone who is rebellious is taking control of a situation that is out of control.
To liberate, tear those bonds asunder
The goal is to free oneself from something that is restricting their movements or actions.
A fugitive running from a chain gang
Someone who has escaped from prison is running away from the group of prisoners who are chained together.
Comfort me, grant me absolution
Provide emotional support so that I can be forgiven for my past mistakes.
Running all my life
I have been on the move and avoiding problems for as long as I can remember.
Running all my days
I have been avoiding responsibilities and running from problems for most of my life.
Running through the night
I am unable to rest and relax at night because of my troubles.
It seems like forever
The problems I am facing have caused me to feel like they will never end.
Take me now, I'm so tired
I am exhausted and need someone to help me and take care of me.
Take me now, this time forever
I need someone to help me permanently because I cannot continue living like this.
Rescue me
Save me from my current difficult situation.
I'm gonna run like a refugee
I will escape and flee like someone who is seeking safety and protection.
I believe you can rescue me
I trust that you have the ability to help me and provide the necessary support and resources I need.
Destitute, looking for protection
I am penniless and in need of safety and support.
I want love, not physical asylum
I am seeking love and emotional support, not just a place to stay.
A vagabond running from destruction
I am a wanderer trying to escape a situation that is causing me harm.
Cover me while I seek defection
Please provide protection while I escape and try to defect from my current situation.
Writer(s): Michael Leslie Peters, Edward James Macdonald
Contributed by Samantha H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.