Message In A Bottle
Kevyn Lettau Lyrics
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An island lost at sea
Another lonely day
With no one here but me
More loneliness
Than any man could bear
Rescue me before I fall into despair
I'll send an SOS to the world
I hope that someone gets my
Message in a bottle
A year has passed since I wrote my note
But I should have known this right from the start
Only hope can keep me together
Love can mend your life
But love can break your heart
I'll send an SOS to the world
I'll send an SOS to the world
I hope that someone gets my
Message in a bottle
Walked out this morning
Don't believe what I saw
A hundred billion bottles
Washed up on the shore
Seems I'm not alone at being alone
A hundred billion casatways
Looking for a home
I'll send an SOS to the world
I'll send an SOS to the world
I hope that someone gets my
Message in a bottle
Sending out an SOS
Kevyn Lettau's song "Message In a Bottle" tells the story of a person who has been stranded on an isolated island in the middle of the sea. The lyrics start with the line, "Just a castaway, an island lost at sea, another lonely day, with no one here but me," setting the mood for the rest of the song. The person is battling with feelings of loneliness and despair, struggling to survive on their own. They long for someone to rescue them, someone who will hear their call for help. The chorus "I'll send an SOS to the world, I hope that someone gets my message in a bottle" conveys the desperation of the person who wants to be rescued.
The second verse of the song reveals that a year has passed since the person wrote their note, but they are still hoping that someone will come to their rescue. They acknowledge the power of hope, the only thing keeping them going despite their struggles. The lyrics, "Love can mend your life, but love can break your heart," suggests that even though love can be healing, it can also bring pain and heartbreak. In the third and final verse, the person discovers that they are not alone on the island. They have found a hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore, evidencing that other people have also been stranded on islands at some point. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, signaling the continued call for help.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a castaway
I am stranded on an island, separated from the rest of the world.
An island lost at sea
I am on a remote and isolated island that is not known to many people.
Another lonely day
I am spending my days alone with no one to talk to or share my feelings with.
With no one here but me
I am the only human being on this island, with no company but myself.
More loneliness
The loneliness I am experiencing is quite unbearable.
Than any man could bear
No human being could tolerate this level of loneliness for very long.
Rescue me before I fall into despair
I am in desperate need of help before I sink into a state of hopelessness and depression.
I'll send an SOS to the world
I am reaching out to the rest of the world for assistance in my dire situation.
I hope that someone gets my
I am praying that someone receives and understands the message I am sending.
Message in a bottle
The only way I can communicate my distress signal is by placing a message in a bottle and setting it afloat in the ocean.
A year has passed since I wrote my note
It has been a whole year since I sent out my first SOS message and I am still waiting for a response.
But I should have known this right from the start
I am coming to the realization that my rescue might not be as quick or as simple as I had initially hoped it would be.
Only hope can keep me together
My only source of strength and motivation to keep going is the hope that I will eventually be rescued.
Love can mend your life
Love is a powerful force that can change and transform one's life.
But love can break your heart
Love can also be painful and cause great heartbreak and disappointment.
Walked out this morning
I went for a walk on the beach one day and was struck by a surprising sight.
Don't believe what I saw
I could hardly comprehend the sheer enormity of what I was seeing, and it seemed almost unbelievable.
A hundred billion bottles
There were literally billions of bottles washing up on the shore, all bearing messages of distress.
Washed up on the shore
The ocean has brought my message to the shore, where it can now be found by others.
Seems I'm not alone at being alone
I am realizing that there are countless others out there who are experiencing the same feelings of loneliness and desperation that I am.
A hundred billion castaways
There are countless people out there who feel abandoned and lost, just like me.
Looking for a home
We are all searching for a place to belong, and a sense of security and safety in this world.
Sending out an SOS
I am still sending out my distress signal, hoping that someone will hear it and come to my aid.
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