The band has been cited as a major influence by higher-profile hardcore punk acts such as Hot Water Music and Dillinger Four. Jack Rabid, music critic and publisher of the music magazine Big Takeover, once listed Leatherface's 1992 release Mush as one of the fifty greatest punk albums of all time.
Their ninth full length release ‘The Stormy Petrel’ was released to critical acclaim in February 2010 on their own record label Big Ugly Fish Recordings.
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Message In A Bottle
Leatherface Lyrics
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Just a castaway
An island lost at sea
Another lonely day
With no one here but me
More loneliness
Than any man could bear
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
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
The opening lines of Leatherface's cover of The Police's "Message In a Bottle" tell a story of someone who is lost at sea on an island, and is experiencing deep feelings of loneliness, to the point that they "fall into despair." They are sending an SOS message out to the world, hoping that someone will receive it and rescue them. They are also discovering that they are not alone in their experience, as they come across a hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore, each representing a message from someone else who is lost and looking for a home.
The song seems to be about the universal human experience of loneliness and the need for connection, as well as the power of hope and the human desire to be rescued from our difficult circumstances. The repeated line "I'll send an SOS to the world" is a cry for help that many can probably relate to, whether we are going through a challenging time ourselves or are witnessing someone else's struggle.
Overall, Leatherface's version of "Message In a Bottle" stays true to the powerful lyrics and melodies of the original, delivering a heartfelt and emotional cover that is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever felt lost or alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a castaway
I am stranded and alone
An island lost at sea
I am isolated, far from civilization
Another lonely day
I am lonely and have been alone for some time
With no one here but me
I am completely alone; there is no one to talk to or help me
More loneliness
I am experiencing unbearable loneliness
Than any man could bear
My solitude is causing me extreme emotional pain
Rescue me before I fall into despair
Please help me before I become hopeless and give up
I'll send an SOS to the world
I am reaching out to the world for help
I hope that someone gets my
I am desperately hoping that someone hears my cry for help
Message in a bottle
I have sent my plea for help in the hopes that someone will receive it and come to my aid
A year has passed since I wrote my note
I have been alone and in need of help for a long time
But I should have known this right from the start
I now realize that I was foolish for thinking I could survive on my own
Only hope can keep me together
The only thing that is keeping me going is the hope that someone will come to my rescue
Love can mend your life
Love can bring healing and joy to a person's life
But love can break your heart
However, love can also cause pain and heartbreak
Walked out this morning
As I look out on my desperate situation
Don't believe what I saw
I was shocked by what I discovered
A hundred billion bottles
There are so many others who are also in need of help
Washed up on the shore
Their pleas for help are as desperate as my own
Seems I'm not alone at being alone
I am not the only one who is suffering from loneliness and isolation
A hundred billion castaways
There are countless individuals who are struggling to survive on their own
Looking for a home
All of us are searching for a place of belonging and connection
Sending out an SOS
I am sending out a desperate cry for help
Contributed by Penelope D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.