These are the songs of a distinctly relational and prolific songwriter. “My father is a pastor, so my whole family has been shaped by the church,” says Kerrie. “From a young age, my parents always taught me to reach out to the broken and to those who need hope.” With her first performance at the age of 5, Kerrie grew up singing in church, playing piano and leading worship. She wrote her first songs in high school. The 10 songs on Kerrie Roberts reflect the redemptive seeds planted during those years and into her young adulthood.
Thematically, the album explores a thoughtful side of faith, hope and love—the acknowledgment that an authentic life of faith isn’t void of suffering, the purpose amidst pain, the promise that a breakthrough is coming, and the motivating power of God’s love. Says Kerrie, “I want every song to leave people with a sense of purpose—a call to action, a realization of a truth, a promotion of hope and healing.”
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Rescue me
Kerrie Roberts Lyrics
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when will the mirror stop telling lies
I don't know where I've been
or where I'm going
But I can't do it alone
I'm reaching out
Rescue me
'Cause I can't believe
This is how the story ends
Fight for me
If it's not too late
Help me breathe again
No, this can't be how the story ends
I'm wrapped up and waiting for you
I've lost so much more then I'll ever know
The past, the truth forgotten
find me now
Before I lose it all
I'm crying out
Rescue me
Show me who I am
'Cause I can't believe
This is how the story ends
fight for me
if it's not too late
help me breathe again
no, this can't be how the story ends
Rescue me
Show me who I am
'Cause I can't believe (I can't believe)
This is how the story ends
Fight for me
If it's not too late (not too late)
Help me breathe again
No, this can't be how the story ends
The lyrics of Kerrie Roberts's song "Rescue Me" depict a sense of detachment and confusion that the singer feels towards their own life. The opening lines speak of a "waking nightmare that lingers," alluding to a sense of dread that surrounds the singer. The line "when will the mirror stop telling lies" suggests that the singer is unhappy with the reflection they see in the mirror, possibly feeling disconnected from their own identity. The next lines, "I don't know where I've been, or where I'm going," indicate a feeling of aimlessness and lostness.
However, the singer acknowledges that they cannot go through this alone, seeking a hand to reach out to. The chorus of the song reflects a desperation for someone to come to their rescue, "show me who I am, 'cause I can't believe this is how the story ends, fight for me." Their plea for help is accompanied by a sense of hope that things can still be changed, "if it's not too late, help me breathe again, no this can't be how the story ends." The song ends with a final plea for rescue, followed by a repetition of the chorus.
Overall, the song accurately represents the conflicting emotions that people go through when they feel lost, unsure of their identity or direction in life. The lyrics capture a sense of hopelessness, but also seek comfort in the possibility of finding an answer. The tone of the song is reflective, yet optimistic; the singer acknowledges their pain but remains open to the idea of hope and rescue.
Line by Line Meaning
This waking nightmare lingers
I am trapped in a bad dream that feels like reality and I can’t escape it
when will the mirror stop telling lies
I can’t trust what I see in the reflection, as it reminds me of my flaws and failures
I don't know where I've been
I am lost and confused on my life journey, unsure of my past actions and choices
or where I'm going
I feel no direction or purpose for my future and cannot see where it leads
But I can't do it alone
I am in need of help and support to move past my struggles and find inner peace
I'm reaching out
I am actively seeking assistance and comfort from those around me
Rescue me
Save me from this state of distress and bring me to a better place
Show me who I am
Help me discover my true identity and worth, beyond my current struggles
'Cause I can't believe
I have lost faith in myself and my ability to overcome this situation
This is how the story ends
I fear that my life will be forever stuck in this negative cycle, with no hope for change
Fight for me
Do not give up on me, even if I have lost hope for myself
If it's not too late
I am afraid that this situation has become too severe and it may be too late to fix it
Help me breathe again
I feel suffocated by my problems and cannot breathe easy, I need someone to ease my burdens
No, this can't be how the story ends
I refuse to believe that my life will be a tragedy, there must be a way out of this situation
I'm wrapped up and waiting for you
I am metaphorically wrapped up in my problems, waiting for someone to untangle me and bring me to safety
I've lost so much more then I'll ever know
I am aware that I have lost many things beyond just the superficial, tangible items and it is weighing heavy on me
The past, the truth forgotten
I have neglected to address some things from my past, and they are now causing problems in my present
find me now
I am begging for whoever can help to please come find me and bring me to a better place
Before I lose it all
I am on the brink of losing everything, and need help soon before it’s too late
I'm crying out
I am in extreme pain and distress and cannot keep it inside any longer, I need help now more than ever
Writer(s): Robert Graves Copyright: Logansong Music, Emi Blackwood Music Inc.
Contributed by Alexandra O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.