Rescue
I Am The Pilot Lyrics
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I can't keep these secrets to myself.
My lips have been sealed tight for so long.
Here we are now face to face again
And my guilt is starting to set in.
But there's something keeping me from letting my words flow.
I'm desperate for inspiration.
Excuses are long gone.
Rescue me from what I've become
Because I'm too far along to give this up on my own.
Temptation is in full effect.
I'm torn but I haven't caved in yet,
To the problems I'll create from letting my guard down.
I'm done with living in regret
And my past is starting to reflect.
This cycle will continue for to long.
I'm as shallow as they come
With my self on my mind.
I indulge in the finer things of life.
But my ego's to strung out.
There's no self to absorb.
And I'm finding out the hard way there's more of me to explore.
Rescue me from what I've become
Because I'm too far along to give this up on my own.
Change the way I deal with out my self-control,
There is no doubt
I can give this up on my own.
It's happening.
I'm dying to be reborn.
Rescue me.
(Rescue me from what I've become)
Rescue me from what I've become
Because I'm too far along to give this up on my own. (Give this up)
Change the way I deal with out my self-control,
There is no doubt I can give this up on my own.
The lyrics of "Rescue" by I Am the Pilot delve into the internal struggles of a person who has let their selfishness and greed consume them. The persona confesses that they have been keeping secrets for a long time, as they try to suppress the guilt and maintain their facade. But they admit that their excuses are running thin, and they need inspiration to break this cycle of self-indulgent behavior. However, they are conflicted, as they are tempted to give in to their desires but also tired of living with regret.
The line "I'm as shallow as they come, with myself on my mind," represents the persona's mindset - they acknowledge their selfishness but cannot help it. They indulge in material possessions, but their ego has left them feeling empty and searching for something more meaningful. Towards the end of the lyrics, the persona finally admits that they need to be rescued, as they are too far gone to change without help. They long to be reborn and saved from the person they've become, as they cannot give it up on their own.
Overall, the song portrays the desperate need for rescue from oneself, from the destructive habits and attitudes that trap and drag down individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
This time my habits are laid to rest.
I have finally decided to let go of my bad habits.
I can't keep these secrets to myself.
I cannot hold onto my secrets any longer.
My lips have been sealed tight for so long.
I have been keeping my secrets hidden for a long time.
Here we are now face to face again
We are meeting again after a long time.
And my guilt is starting to set in.
I am beginning to feel guilty about my actions.
But there's something keeping me from letting my words flow.
I am unable to express myself due to some unknown reason.
I'm desperate for inspiration.
I need something to inspire me.
Excuses are long gone.
I cannot make any more excuses.
Rescue me from what I've become
Save me from the person that I have become.
Because I'm too far along to give this up on my own.
I am too deep into this to be able to change on my own.
Temptation is in full effect.
I am strongly tempted to give in to my desires.
I'm torn but I haven't caved in yet,
I am conflicted but I have not given in yet.
To the problems I'll create from letting my guard down.
I know that I will cause problems if I let my guard down.
I'm done with living in regret
I am tired of living with regret.
And my past is starting to reflect.
My past is beginning to show in my present.
This cycle will continue for too long.
This pattern of behavior will continue for too long.
I'm as shallow as they come
I am extremely superficial.
With my self on my mind.
I am only focused on myself.
I indulge in the finer things of life.
I enjoy luxury and extravagance.
But my ego's too strung out.
My ego is too inflated.
There's no self to absorb.
I have lost touch with my true self.
And I'm finding out the hard way there's more of me to explore.
I am realizing that there is more to me than just my superficial desires.
Change the way I deal with out my self-control,
I need to change the way I deal with my lack of self-control.
There is no doubt I can give this up on my own.
I am confident that I can change on my own.
It's happening.
Change is happening.
I'm dying to be reborn.
I am eager to start fresh and be a new person.
Rescue me.
Save me.
Contributed by Carter K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.