When Lonestar's "Come Cryin To Me" went to #1 in 1997, John became the youngest songwriter to have a #1 song. John Rich is also a notable songwriter, having written 900+ songs to date, many of which have been recored by Faith Hill, Jason Aldean, Gretchen Wilson, Cowboy Troy, Keith Anderson and many more.
Rescue me
John Rich Lyrics
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When all of your feelings just seem to collide
Emotions just seem to let go
All of your tears always follow
All of these things that you're feeling deep down
Then you realize that you're calling out loud
I love Thee, rescue me
Lord, all I need is Your love
I love Thee, rescue me
Shine Your light, lead me home
Lord, all I need is Your love
Rescue me
What do you do when the path leads nowhere?
When you need someone to be there
Now you're afraid of what's gonna come
And now there's nowhere to run
All of these things that you're feeling deep down
Then you realize that you're calling out loud
I love Thee, rescue me
Shine Your light, lead me home
Lord, all I need is Your love
I love Thee, rescue me
Shine Your light, lead me home
Lord, all I need is Your love
Rescue me
Oh it's love's sweet salvation
With Christ the Blessed Lamb
We can get through anything
As long as it's You and me
I love Thee, rescue me
Shine Your light, lead me home
Lord, all I need is Your love
I love Thee, rescue me
Shine Your light, lead me home
Lord, all I need is Your love
Rescue me
John Rich's song "Rescue Me" is an emotional plea to a higher power for comfort and guidance during tough times. The lyrics speak to the experience of feeling lost and alone, with no clear path forward. The opening lines ask the question, "What do you do when you're scared inside?" and speak to the overwhelming emotions that can make it difficult to navigate life's challenges. Rich emphasizes the importance of calling out for help, singing, "All of these things that you're feeling deep down, then you realize that you're calling out loud."
The chorus of the song is a prayer-like invocation to a divine being, asking for rescue and guidance. Rich sings, "I love Thee, rescue me, Shine Your light, lead me home, Lord, all I need is Your love, Rescue me." The repetition of the phrase "I love Thee" echoes the language of traditional Christian prayer, and emphasizes the singer's belief in a loving, all-powerful God who can offer comfort and salvation.
The bridge of the song adds a layer of complexity to Rich's message, acknowledging that life's struggles cannot always be "rescued" by a higher power alone. He sings, "Oh it's love's sweet salvation, With Christ the Blessed Lamb, We can get through anything, As long as it's You and me." Here, Rich suggests that while a divine presence can offer comfort and guidance, true resilience and the ability to overcome adversity comes from within and can be strengthened through the support of loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you do when you're scared inside?
What is one supposed to do when they are feeling fear within themselves?
When all of your feelings just seem to collide
When your emotions become too much to handle and start clashing with one another
Emotions just seem to let go
The overwhelming emotions take over, making it difficult to control them
All of your tears always follow
Crying usually ensues, as it's a natural response to an emotional overload
All of these things that you're feeling deep down
All of these internal struggles that you are experiencing
Then you realize that you're calling out loud
At some point, you realize you need help and start asking for it
I love Thee, rescue me
I deeply love you, please save me from this emotional turmoil
Shine Your light, lead me home
Please shine your light or guidance on me and help me find my way back home, to a place of safety and comfort
Lord, all I need is Your love
In this moment, all I need is your love to see me through to the other side of this struggle
What do you do when the path leads nowhere?
What can you do when the path you're on isn't leading you anywhere helpful?
When you need someone to be there
When you realize you can't handle everything alone and you're in need of support
Now you're afraid of what's gonna come
The fear of the unknown and what the future holds starts to set in
And now there's nowhere to run
When it feels like there are no options left and there is nowhere to turn for help
Oh it's love's sweet salvation
The realization that love can be the answer to salvation during difficult times
With Christ the Blessed Lamb
This line refers to Jesus Christ as the blessed lamb that guides people to salvation via love and redemption
We can get through anything
With love and Christ's guidance, we can overcome even the toughest challenges
As long as it's You and me
As long as we have love and faith in Christ, we can conquer anything together
Rescue me
Please save me from this pain and struggle
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KATIE DARNELL
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