Rescue Me
Marshmello Lyrics


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Never been saved, but I've never come closer
Another year down and another year older
A million fresh starts, what I needed was closure, yeah
I lost who I was but I found my composure, yeah

When I found you
I found me
Nothin' around, far as I could see
You were the current that carried me
When I found you
I found me
Lines in the sand only you can read
My S.O.S., yeah, you rescued me
Rescue me

When I found you
I found me
Lines in the sand only you can read
My S.O.S., yeah, you rescued me

Call it high-strung, started uppin' my dosage
We're way too young to be feelin' this hopeless
You were my light in this endless ocean, yeah
Feelin' alive, even just for this moment, yeah

When I found you
I found me
Nothin' around, far as I could see
You were the current that carried me
When I found you
I found me
Lines in the sand only you can read
My S.O.S., yeah, you rescued me
Rescue me

When I found you
I found me
Lines in the sand only you can read
My S.O.S., yeah, you rescued me

You got my S.O.S.O.S.
You got my S.O.S.O.S.

When I found you
I found me
Nothin' around, far as I could see
You were the current that carried me
When I found you
I found me
Lines in the sand only you can read
My S.O.S., yeah, you rescued me
Rescue me

When I found you
I found me
Lines in the sand only you can read




My S.O.S., yeah, you rescued me
Rescue me

Overall Meaning

The song "Rescue Me" by Marshmello is a reflection on finding salvation and hope in someone else. The singer acknowledges that they have never been saved before but with the person they are singing to, they have never felt closer to salvation. As another year passes, they realize that they need closure to find a fresh start. Despite feeling lost, they found their composure with the help of their loved one. The chorus emphasizes the importance of this person in their life as they discover themselves through their love. The metaphor of being carried by a current represents how the love of the other person has transported them to a better place.


The second verse expresses the singer's struggle with the overwhelming emotions of feeling lost and hopeless. They began to increase their medication to deal with their anxiety. However, despite feeling hopeless, their partner was their light in the endless ocean of depression. For a moment, they were no longer drowning in sorrow but felt alive. The singer remains immensely grateful towards their rescuer. They symbolize this through the metaphor of lines in the sand that only they can read. This signifies that the person they love is the only one who understands their needs and can give them what they need to survive.


Overall, "Rescue Me" is a song about the importance of a person who pulls you out of the darkness and into the light. The singer discovers themselves through their loved one, represents by the currents carrying them towards a better future. "Rescue Me" is a reminder that hope can be found at seemingly hopeless moments and that the love we give and receive can transform lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Never been saved, but I've never come closer
I have never felt like I was saved before, but since I met you, I've never felt closer to being saved.


Another year down and another year older
Time has passed, and I've grown older.


A million fresh starts, what I needed was closure, yeah
I've tried starting over so many times, but what I really needed was closure.


I lost who I was but I found my composure, yeah
I lost my sense of self, but I found my composure after meeting you.


When I found you I found me Nothin' around, far as I could see You were the current that carried me
When I met you, I finally found myself. There was nothing else around, and you were the one who helped me move forward.


Lines in the sand only you can read My S.O.S., yeah, you rescued me Rescue me
Only you can understand my struggles, and you came to my rescue.


Call it high-strung, started uppin' my dosage We're way too young to be feelin' this hopeless You were my light in this endless ocean, yeah Feelin' alive, even just for this moment, yeah
I may be uptight, but I started using more of what made me happy. We're too young to be feeling like we've lost all hope, but you are my beacon of hope in this vast ocean. I'm alive just because I'm with you, even for this short moment.


You got my S.O.S.O.S. You got my S.O.S.O.S.
You heard my cry for help and came to rescue me.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Marshmello, Andrew Wade, Jeremy Wade McKinnon

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[Verse 1: Jeremy McKinnon]
Never been safe but I've never gone closer
Another year down and another year older
A million fresh starts, what I needed was closure, yeah
I lost who I was but I found my composure, yeah

[Pre-Drop: Jeremy McKinnon, Marshmello]
When I found you
I found me
Nothin' around, far as I could see
You were the current that carried me
When I found you
I found me
Lost in the sands, only you can read
My S.O.S., yeah, you rescued me
Rescue me

[Drop: Jeremy McKinnon]
When I found you
I found me
Lost in the sands, only you can read
My S.O.S., yeah, you rescued me

[Verse 2: Jeremy McKinnon]
Call it high-strung, started uppin' my dosage
We're way too young to be feelin' this hopeless
You were my light in this endless ocean, yeah
Feelin' alive, even just for this moment, yeah

[Pre-Drop: Jeremy McKinnon, Marshmello]
When I found you
I found me
Nothin' around, far as I could see
You were the current that carried me
When I found you
I found me
Lost in the sands, only you can read
My S.O.S., yeah, you rescued me
Rescue me

[Drop: Jeremy McKinnon, Marshmello]
(What the—?)
When I found you
I found me
Lost in the sands, only you can read
My S.O.S., yeah, you rescued me

[Bridge: Jeremy McKinnon]
You can pull an S.O.S., O.S.​
You can pull an S.O.S., O.S.​

[Pre-Drop: Jeremy McKinnon, Marshmello]
When I found you
I found me
Nothin' around, far as I could see
You were the current that carried me
When I found you
I found me
Lost in the sands, only you can read
My S.O.S., yeah, you rescued me
Rescue me

[Drop: Jeremy McKinnon, Marshmello]
When I found you
I found me
Lost in the sands, only you can read
My S.O.S., yeah, you rescued me
Rescue me........ ;)



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Love you marshmello

@GamingWithKam48

Marshmello I found You

@Deadhaha

I also make music oof

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@tmacfan01

10 years ago we ADTR fans had "If It Means A Lot To You"


Now the kids have "Rescue Me"


Damn...I feel real old realizing that song came out 10 years ago...

@aaronlarson8344

CJ Donofrio bridging the generation gap

@ah00362

3 years we had good vibrations. It was a good run and I can still appreciate what they do no matter what because of what they did for us when we were younger.

@tmacfan01

Aaron Larson “Back in my day we we used to disrespect our surroundings...ahhh those were good times”

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