Rescue Me
Mike Peters And The Alarm Lyrics
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Rides a run away train
To liberate
Tear these bonds assunder
A fugitive
Running from a chain gang
Comfort me
Running all my life
Running all my day
Running through the night
Seems like forever
Take me now
I'm so tired
Take me now
This time, forever
RESCUE ME
I'm on the run like a refugee
RESCUE ME
Oh come on rescue me
I'm destitute
I'm looking for protection
I want love
And physical asylum
A vagabond
Running from destruction
Cover me
While I seek defection
Running all my life
Running all my day
Running through the night
Seems like forever
Take me now
I'm so tired
Take me now
This time, forever
RESCUE ME
I'm on the run like a refugee
RESCUE ME
I believe you can rescue me
Running all my life
Running all my day
Running through the night
Seems like forever
Take me now
I'm so tired
Take me now
This time, forever
RESCUE ME
On the run like a refugee
RESCUE ME
Oh come on rescue me
RESCUE ME
Got to run like a refugee
RESCUE ME
I believe you can rescue me
RESCUE ME
Come on, come on, come on, come on
The lyrics to "Rescue Me" by Mike Peters And The Alarm depict a desperate plea for freedom and deliverance from a life filled with struggle and hardship. The song portrays the singer as a renegade or fugitive, running away from oppressive circumstances. They long to break free from the chains that bind them and are seeking liberation and absolution.
The lyrics convey a sense of exhaustion and weariness, as the singer expresses their longing to be rescued. They are tired from constantly running and seeking a safe haven. This desire for rescue is not solely physical but also emotional, as they yearn for love and protection. The idea of seeking asylum and finding refuge is present in the lyrics, suggesting that the singer is looking for a place of safety and peace.
The repetition of the phrase "Running all my life" emphasizes the feeling of perpetual struggle, as if the singer has never known anything else. The repeated plea for rescue intensifies throughout the song, conveying the overwhelming need for someone or something to come to their aid.
Overall, "Rescue Me" portrays a person who is exhausted and seeking liberation from a life of hardship and oppression. The lyrics evoke a sense of desperation and longing for rescue, both physical and emotional.
Line by Line Meaning
A renegade
An individual who defies authority or societal norms
Rides a run away train
Embarks on a reckless path towards freedom and liberation
To liberate
To free oneself from constraints and limitations
Tear these bonds assunder
To break free from the emotional or physical restraints
A fugitive
Someone seeking to escape punishment or confinement
Running from a chain gang
Escaping a group of prisoners bound together by a common fate
Comfort me
Provide solace and reassurance
Grant me absolution
Offer forgiveness and release from guilt
Running all my life
Constantly evading challenges and obstacles
Running all my day
Continuously seeking freedom and a safe place
Running through the night
Enduring hardships and danger in the darkness
Seems like forever
An eternal struggle with no end in sight
Take me now
Rescue me from this exhausting journey
I'm so tired
Exhausted from the constant running and fear
This time, forever
Seeking permanent salvation and relief
RESCUE ME
Save me from this life of constant escape
I'm on the run like a refugee
Fleeing like a persecuted person seeking safety
Oh come on rescue me
Appealing desperately for help and liberation
I'm destitute
Being without any means or resources
I'm looking for protection
Searching for safety and security
I want love
Desiring affection, compassion, and care
And physical asylum
Seeking a place of refuge and sanctuary
A vagabond
An individual wandering aimlessly and without a home
Running from destruction
Escaping a situation of impending ruin or devastation
Cover me
Protect me from harm and danger
While I seek defection
During my search for escape and departure
Got to run like a refugee
Necessity to flee desperately like a persecuted person
I believe you can rescue me
Having faith and trust in someone's ability to save
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Urgently pleading or encouraging someone to take action
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARREN LEE MCDONALD, ROBERT MERLINI, MICHELLE LYNN ROSS
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