Rescue Me
Love & Devotion Lyrics
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I'm sitting at a station waiting on a southbound train
A gray sky awning and a weeklong rain
When I put you in the cab you didn't weigh a buck thirty-four
Today you're coming home ninety days sober
Rescue me
I saw them in your eyes
A desperate plea
There in the darkness
Far from the light
Rescue me
I couldn't live with myself
If I didn't try
A smile on her face the clerk says the train is running late
There's a fresh pot of coffee and a day-old paper while you wait
I've waited ninety days what's a few hours more?
Today you're coming home ninety days sober
Rescue me
You didn't say the words I saw them in your eyes
A desperate plea
There in the darkness far from the light
Rescue me
I couldn't live with myself
If I didn't try Rescue me
You didn't say the words
I saw them in your eyes
A desperate plea
There in the darkness
Far from the light
Rescue me
I couldn't live with myself
If I didn't try
I'm sitting at a station waiting on a southbound train
There's a break in the clouds and the sun ends a weeklong rain
I'm not superstitious but that's a pretty good omen
You're coming home strong and 90 days sober
Rescue me
You didn't say the words I saw them in your eyes
A desperate plea
There in the darkness far from the light
Rescue me
I couldn't live with myself
If I didn't try Rescue me
You didn't say the words
I saw them in your eyes
A desperate plea
There in the darkness
Far from the light
Rescue me
I couldn't live with myself
If I didn't try
Rescue me
You didn't say the words I saw them in your eyes
A desperate plea
There in the darkness far from the light
Rescue me
I couldn't live with myself
If I didn't try
Rescue me
You didn't say the words
I saw them in your eyes
A desperate plea
There in the darkness
Far from the light
Rescue me
I couldn't live with myself
If I didn't try
I could not live with myself
If I didn't try
You fell of that wagon
Had to start over
You're coming home strong
It's been ninety days
Sober sober
The lyrics to Love & Devotion's song "Rescue Me" tell the story of someone waiting at a train station for their loved one to return after being sober for ninety days. The first verse sets the scene, describing a gray sky and rain as the singer waits for the southbound train. They recall putting their loved one in a cab weighing less than 134 pounds, but now they are coming home after achieving ninety days of sobriety.
The chorus, "Rescue me," reflects the singer's longing for their loved one's support and validation. Although the loved one doesn't explicitly say the words, the singer can see the plea in their eyes. It signifies the desperation they felt during their struggle with addiction and their desire to be rescued from that darkness. The singer couldn't live with themselves if they did not at least try to be there for their loved one.
In the second verse, the clerk informs the singer that the train is running late. While waiting, they find some comfort in fresh coffee and an old newspaper. They acknowledge that they have already waited ninety days, so a few more hours are bearable. The repetition of the chorus further emphasizes the singer's plea to be saved by their loved one's return.
The final verse brings a change in the atmosphere: the sun emerges from the clouds, symbolizing hope and new beginnings. The singer admits they are not superstitious but finds the clearing sky to be a good omen. They believe their loved one is coming home strong and sober after enduring the ninety days of sobriety.
Ultimately, the lyrics convey the singer's intense desire for their loved one's presence and support after successfully overcoming addiction. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song reinforces the significance of the plea and the singer's fear of not trying to rescue their loved one. It also highlights the deep emotional connection between the two individuals and the impact of addiction on their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sitting at a station waiting on a southbound train
I find myself in a moment of anticipation, waiting for something to take me away
A gray sky awning and a weeklong rain
The weather mirrors the heaviness I feel, with a constant downpour of sadness
When I put you in the cab you didn't weigh a buck thirty-four
Back when I last saw you, you were frail and weak, barely weighing anything
Today you're coming home ninety days sober
But now, after three months of sobriety, you're returning home and starting anew
Rescue me
Save me from this pain and uncertainty
You didn't say the words
You may not have explicitly expressed it, but
I saw them in your eyes
I could see the message hidden within the depths of your gaze
A desperate plea
It was a heartfelt cry for help and support
There in the darkness
In the midst of your struggles and challenges
Far from the light
Distant from the joy and clarity that comes with a sober life
I couldn't live with myself if I didn't try
I couldn't bear the guilt and regret of not making an effort to help you
A smile on her face the clerk says the train is running late
The train station employee, with a cheerful expression, informs me that the train is delayed
There's a fresh pot of coffee and a day-old paper while you wait
To pass the time, there are amenities such as freshly brewed coffee and yesterday's newspaper
I've waited ninety days what's a few hours more?
After patiently waiting for three months, a few additional hours won't diminish my anticipation
You're coming home strong and ninety days sober
Your return signifies not only your physical presence but also your newfound strength and achievement of ninety days of sobriety
I'm not superstitious but that's a pretty good omen
Although I don't usually believe in signs, this positive occurrence feels like a promising symbol
Rescue me
Save me from this pain and uncertainty
You fell off that wagon, had to start over
You stumbled in your recovery journey, but you found the strength to get back on track and begin again
It's been ninety days sober, sober
Now, you can proudly say that you have successfully maintained your sobriety for ninety days and counting
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: ERIC SAITZ
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