Rescue Me
Mick Hayes Lyrics
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No gentle breeze or stormy gale
Fair-weather friends
Will break your heart in two
And leave you stranded on
A sea of solitude
Drifting along for God knows how long
Caught in between
The devil and the deep blue sea
I lost my bearings
Lend a helping hand to rescue me
There's no stars up in the sky
No guiding light or moon up high
Part-time love
Ships passing in the night
Leaves you all alone
Under cloudy skies
Drifting along for God knows how long
I really wish I knew
Caught in between
The devil and the deep blue sea
I lost my bearings
Lend a helping hand to rescue me
There's no wind in my sails
No gentle breeze or a stormy gale
Fair-weather friends
Will break your heart in two
Leave you stranded on
A sea of solitude
Drifting along for God knows how long
I really wish I knew
Caught in between
The devil and the deep blue sea
I lost my bearings
Lend a helping hand to rescue me
Caught in between
The devil and the deep blue sea
I lost my bearings
Lend a helping hand to rescue me
Rescue me
Won't you rescue me
Won't you rescue me
Won't you rescue me
Won't you rescue me
Rescue me
Won't you rescue me
Won't you rescue me
C'mon rescue me
Won't you rescue me
Mick Hayes's song "Rescue Me" is a plea for help from someone who is feeling lost and alone. The first verse describes a person who feels like they are drifting aimlessly, with no support or direction. They are surrounded by fair-weather friends who will abandon them when times get tough, leaving them stranded on a "sea of solitude." The second verse paints a picture of someone who can't find their way in the world. They are surrounded by darkness and uncertainty, with no guiding light to help them navigate their way through life.
The chorus repeats the phrase "caught in between the devil and the deep blue sea" which is an idiomatic expression that means being stuck between two undesirable options. The singer is feeling like they are in an impossible situation and need someone to lend them a helping hand to rescue them from their struggles. The repetition of "rescue me" in the chorus emphasizes the urgency of their need for help.
Overall, "Rescue Me" is a song about feeling lost and isolated, and desperately needing someone to come to your aid. It's a heartfelt plea for compassion and understanding from those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no wind in my sails
I am not making any progress; I feel stuck and directionless.
No gentle breeze or stormy gale
I do not have any external factors pushing or pulling me in any particular direction.
Fair-weather friends
People who are only there for you in good times, and disappear in tough times.
Will break your heart in two
These people can betray you and hurt you deeply.
And leave you stranded on A sea of solitude
They can leave you feeling isolated and alone.
Drifting along for God knows how long
I have been aimlessly floating around for an unknown period of time.
I really wish I knew
I desire clarity and direction in my life.
Caught in between
Trapped in a difficult situation where there seems to be no easy way out.
The devil and the deep blue sea
Refers to being in a situation where either choice is painful or detrimental to oneself.
I lost my bearings
I have lost my sense of direction or orientation.
Lend a helping hand to rescue me
Asking for assistance and support to get out of this difficult situation.
There's no stars up in the sky
I am feeling lost and hopeless; I cannot find any sign of guidance or direction.
No guiding light or moon up high
Metaphorically, there are no people or situations in my life that could guide me out of this situation.
Part-time love
People who are only there for you in the moments of pleasure and excitement.
Ships passing in the night
People who are only in your life for a brief period of time and then leave.
Leaves you all alone
After these people leave, you are left feeling lonely and unsupported.
Under cloudy skies
Metaphorically, the circumstances around me are obscure and unclear.
Rescue me
Asking for help, support, and guidance.
Won't you rescue me
Pleading for someone to help me out of this situation.
C'mon rescue me
Asking more fervently for someone to come to my aid.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael-Thomas Hayes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Daniel Hayes
Love the beat…love the vid!
christopher mcdaniel
Bro... Thoroughly enjoyed the song and the video! Great job!