Rescue me
Myka Relocate Lyrics
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I've come so far, just to end up alone
And if we're being honest now
Under the surface I'm not so perfect, whoa
And now it's plain to see
All the wasted promise that lies beneath
I try to fight it, I don't want to show
A side of me that I never thought I'd know
A different person that I can't erase
And now I'm buried in my mistakes, no one can rescue me
You know that I'm just skin and bones
Make believe that I am more than typical
I never want to let it show
That I'll ever need help from someone like you
And now I'm questioning 'cause I can't believe my life could change
But I've gotta change 'cause I'm so afraid that my light will fade
Searching for purpose in things I know aren't real
You can't scratch the surface if you don't know how to feel
And now I know
I try to fight it, I don't want to show
A side of me that I never thought I'd know
A different person that I can't erase
And now I'm buried in my mistakes, no one can rescue me
Staring in the dark, I never did see
This whole damn time it was staring back at me
Staring in the dark, I never did see
This whole damn time it was staring back at me
And if we're being honest now
And if we're being honest now
I try to fight it, I don't want to show
A side of me that I never thought I'd know
A different person that I can't erase
And now I'm buried in my mistakes, no one can rescue me
I try to fight it, I don't want to show
A side of me that I never thought I'd know
A different person that I can't erase
And now I'm buried in my mistakes, no one can rescue me
Now I'm buried in my mistakes, no one can rescue me
Under the surface I'm not so perfect
In "Rescue Me," Myka Relocate explores the idea of feeling alone and burdened by one's mistakes. The opening lines express the idea that one's body and physical existence may not feel like their own, perhaps referencing a detachment from oneself due to struggles with mental health or identity. The following lines reveal the desperation and frustration of feeling so far from where they want to be after coming so far.
As the song progresses, the lyrics delve deeper into the idea of feeling flawed and needing help, but being afraid to show it. The line "Searching for purpose in things I know aren't real" suggests a desire to find meaning or significance in things that ultimately will not fulfill that need. The repetition of the phrase "I try to fight it, I don't want to show" highlights the internal struggle of wanting to appear strong and put-together but feeling overwhelmed and helpless.
The chorus repeats the idea that they are buried in their mistakes and no one can rescue them, further emphasizing their sense of isolation and hopelessness. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, driving home the message that they feel stuck in their own flaws without a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
This skin, these bones were never my own
Feeling disconnected from one's own body and self.
I've come so far, just to end up alone
Despite progress, feeling isolated and disconnected from others.
Under the surface I'm not so perfect, whoa
Acknowledging flaws and insecurities beneath a carefully constructed exterior.
And now it's plain to see
Realizing the extent of one's own struggles and shortcomings.
All the wasted promise that lies beneath
Feeling like potential has gone untapped or unfulfilled due to personal issues.
I try to fight it, I don't want to show
Struggling to conceal vulnerability and fear from others.
A side of me that I never thought I'd know
Discovering unfamiliar aspects of one's personality or identity.
A different person that I can't erase
Feeling unable to change or escape newfound parts of oneself.
And now I'm buried in my mistakes, no one can rescue me
Feeling overwhelmed and trapped by one's own errors and struggles, with no external solutions.
Make believe that I am more than typical
Attempting to present oneself as extraordinary or idealized despite inner turmoil.
That I'll ever need help from someone like you
Resisting the idea of relying on others for support or assistance.
But I've gotta change 'cause I'm so afraid that my light will fade
Acknowledging the need for personal growth and transformation to avoid stagnation or decline.
Searching for purpose in things I know aren't real
Trying to find meaning and direction in superficial or false sources.
You can't scratch the surface if you don't know how to feel
Being unable to address deeper issues without first confronting and processing emotions.
Staring in the dark, I never did see
Blind to one's own struggles and insecurities for a long time.
This whole damn time it was staring back at me
Realizing that personal issues have been present and pervasive all along.
I try to fight it, I don't want to show
Continuing to grapple with and conceal inner turmoil despite awareness of it.
Now I'm buried in my mistakes, no one can rescue me
Feeling that there is no one and no solution that can alleviate personal struggles or errors.
Under the surface I'm not so perfect
Continuing to acknowledge flaws, faults, and personal issues that exist beneath an external persona.
Contributed by Luke K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.