Rescue Me
Kristin Hoffman Lyrics
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And I can't turn back
When my fears are breaking
I'm under attack
When I'm down and I'm aching
Will you come and rescue me?
When my dreams have fallen
When the rivers are running
Down both my cheeks
When I'm small and I'm shaking
Will you come and rescue me?
Carry me to your safety
I'll die in your caress
Wash my body, lay me down
And brush my knotted hair, I'll let you
I won't fight back tonight
I won't fight back tonight
I won't fight back tonight
When I've held so long
And I must let go
When I'm driving the wrong way
Down a one way road
When I can't find my answers
Will you come and rescue me?
When my touch is cold
And I'm filled with dread
I'm tearing hairs out of my head
When I'm that little girl
Crawling into your bed
Rescue me
Carry me to your safety
I'll die in your caress
Wash my body, lay me down
And brush my knotted hair, I'll let you
I won't fight back tonight
I won't fight back tonight
I won't fight back tonight
Oh no, I won't fight back tonight
Oh no, I won't fight back tonight
No no, I won't fight back tonight
No no, I won't fight back tonight
No, I won't fight back tonight
The song "Rescue Me" by Kristin Hoffmann exemplifies the feeling of needing someone to lean on and rely on in order to cope with life's difficulties. The beginning of the song describes feelings of helplessness and being overwhelmed, leading to a need for assistance from someone who cares. The singer's desperation becomes clear as they say "When I'm down and I'm aching, will you come and rescue me?" The chorus sings of a longing for someone to hold and comfort them, to take care of them and brush their hair as if they were a child. The plea to not fight back is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that the singer is tired of struggling alone and needs someone to help carry them through their hardships.
The lyrics of "Rescue Me" explore themes of trust, vulnerability, and the importance of human connection during difficult times. The singer is entrusting their emotional and physical wellbeing to someone else, asking for them to provide a safe haven during a time of intense distress. The lyrics paint a picture of a person overwhelmed by feelings of sadness and anxiety, who needs the support of someone they can trust to help them through it.
Line by Line Meaning
When I've lost my way
When I am lost and uncertain of what direction to take in life
And I can't turn back
And I am unable to return to the way things were before
When my fears are breaking
When my anxieties are overwhelming and causing me to feel broken
I'm under attack
I feel as though I am being threatened or besieged by my fears and anxieties
When I'm down and I'm aching
When I am feeling low and experiencing physical or emotional pain
Will you come and rescue me?
Can you please help me and provide me with support and comfort?
When my dreams have fallen
When my aspirations and hopes have been shattered or unfulfilled
And I can't sleep
And I am unable to rest or find peace
When the rivers are running
When I am crying uncontrollably
Down both my cheeks
Tears are streaming down my face
When I'm small and I'm shaking
When I feel vulnerable and frightened
Will you come and rescue me?
Can you please offer me safety and comfort in this moment of need?
Carry me to your safety
Take me to a place where I feel protected and secure
I'll die in your caress
I will surrender all my worries and fears and allow you to console me with your affectionate embrace
Wash my body, lay me down
Cleanse me of my troubles and help me lie down and relax
And brush my knotted hair, I'll let you
Tend to me and groom me, I will allow you to take care of me
I won't fight back tonight
I will not resist or oppose your aid tonight
When I've held so long
When I have been coping with my struggles for a long time
And I must let go
And I need to release my burdens and rely on someone else for a change
When I'm driving the wrong way
When I am making bad decisions or going down the wrong path
Down a one way road
Down a road where there is no turning back or no other options
When I can't find my answers
When I am unable to find solutions or explanations to my problems
Will you come and rescue me?
Can you please provide me with guidance and assistance?
When my touch is cold
When I feel numb or disconnected from my emotions
And I'm filled with dread
And I am overwhelmed by feelings of fear and anxiety
I'm tearing hairs out of my head
I am so stressed and anxious that I am pulling out my hair
When I'm that little girl
When I feel small, helpless, and vulnerable like a child
Crawling into your bed
Seeking comfort and security in the presence of someone who cares for me
Oh no, I won't fight back tonight
I won't resist or push away someone who is offering me support and comfort tonight
No no, I won't fight back tonight
I am willing to accept help and assistance in my moment of need tonight
No, I won't fight back tonight
I am able to lean on someone else and allow them to take care of me tonight
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