Message In A Bottle
Matisyahu渀 Lyrics

Just a castaway
Feeling isolated and alone, with nobody around to rely on

Island lost at sea
Being adrift and disconnected from the rest of society

Another lonely day
Continuing to feel isolated and without companionship

No one here but me, oh
Being completely by oneself, with no one to share experiences with

More loneliness
Feeling an overwhelming sense of isolation and disconnection

Than any man could bear
Experiencing a level of loneliness so profound it feels unbearable

Rescue me before I fall into despair
Desperately seeking some kind of help or intervention before succumbing to depression

I'll send my SOS to the world
Making a plea to the world to help connect and re-establish valuable communication

Send my SOS to the world
Reiterating the need for outside assistance in changing one's current situation

I hope that someone gets my
Wishing and longing for someone to understand and relate to one's struggles

Message in a bottle
Sending out an open and vulnerable message, hoping it reaches someone who can help or empathize

Said, a message in a bottle
Repeating the sentiment of the previous line, emphasizing its importance

A year has passed since I wrote my note
Reflecting on the duration of time that has passed since trying to reach out for help

I should have known straight from the start
Regretting not recognizing the significance of the issue earlier

Only hope can keep me together
Realizing that hope is the only thing that can help maintain one's mental and emotional wellbeing

Love can mend your life but love can break your heart
Contemplating the duality of love and how it can have both positive and negative effects on one's life

TV's a jet stream hold off until tomorrow
Questioning the role of television and encouraging a hiatus to prioritize other aspects of life

Internet flat-screen what's the message in your bottle?
Examining the value and impact of social media and digital communication

She'll be comin' around the mountain when she comes full throttle
Expressing skepticism or cynicism about the likelihood of receiving outside help

Battleaxe can chop 'em down that's the call of the wild
Highlighting the brutality of life and the necessity to be tough in order to survive

There's no message in your bottle emptiness its just hollow
Doubting the authenticity and sincerity of some forms of communication

Think the way to wake up is through sex, that's just shallow
Dismissing the idea that satisfaction or fulfillment can be found exclusively through physical pleasure

Tossing seed into the wind producin' loss and sorrow
Commenting on the consequences of carelessly undertaking actions without considering the potential outcomes

Dracula's on MTV sucking the blood from the marrow
Criticizing the negative influences and messages conveyed through certain media outlets

Hearts hardened like stone wantin to be known like Pharaoh
Recognizing the tendency for people to become egocentric or self-centered due to a lack of genuine human interaction

'Said to let me people go that's just the call of the wild
Drawing an analogy between the story of Moses and Pharaoh and the need to break free from negative or constricting circumstances

Children drowning in the rivers, swimming, babbling, I was taught
Referencing cultural or societal narratives that may have misguided or influenced one's beliefs and behaviors

Hit the wall, first thing, drop and fall, hard to swallow
Describing the challenges and setbacks that one has faced in life

If its roots are cut off how we can feed this flower?
Questioning the viability of continuing or thriving without basic necessities or support

Might look pretty temporary, but rotten within the hour
Doubting the authenticity or capability of something or someone that may appear promising but is ultimately unsustainable

Disconnected from its source with no footsteps to follow
Recognizing the lack of guidance or direction to navigate through life's obstacles and challenges

Chasing death disguised as life, world's a bridge that's narrow
Commenting on the seemingly inevitable struggle and difficulty inherent in life, which ultimately leads to death

Woke up this morning
Beginning a new day with all its uncertainties and unknowns

Won't believe what I saw
Encountering something unexpected or surprising

Hundred billion bottles
Visualizing the vast quantity of messages being sent and searched for

Washed up on the shore
Reflecting on the somewhat futile nature of communication, as messages can easily become lost or overlooked

Seems I'm not alone at being alone
Realizing that many others share similar feelings of isolation and disconnection

Hundred billion castaways
Comparing the various individuals who feel lost or adrift to abandoned and forgotten objects

Searching for their home
Making the ultimate goal and objective of the SOS message to find a sense of belonging and connection

Said, a message in a bottle
Reiterating the importance and urgency of the original SOS message

Said, a message in a bottle
Repeating the sentiment above for emphasis

Said, a message in a bottle
Concluding the song with one final repetition of the plea for help and connection