SOS
Ringo Starr Lyrics


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When we first met
On the rooftop of that hotel
Everyone around us could see, we got on well

So we took the elevator straight up to forty second floor
When we kissed in your doorway, it's like we never kissed before
I was in love again, and I knew that you were too
We spent every night together, nothing was kaboom

And early in the morning the sunlight in your hair
I knew we stick together, you were the answer to my prays

How could I be so wrong? (so wrong) For so long (for so long)
How could I be so wrong? (so wrong) For so long (for so long)
How could I (How could I) be so wrong? (so wrong) For so long (for so long)

All the time we spent together so close and true
Living for each other together thru the blue (thru the blue)
Two stars like lovers beneath the Tennessee moon
We near as we could be
Johnny Cash and June

How could I be so wrong? (so wrong) For so long (for so long)
How could I be so wrong? (so wrong) For so long
How could I (How could I) be so wrong? (so wrong) for so long (for so long)
For so long (for so long)
For so long

Then I heard a rumor, from an old friend of mine
He been seeing someone else, I never saw the signs
I hope he make she happy, and that he is happy too
And just like all the others, I'll get over you

But how could I be so wrong? (so wrong) For so long (for so long)
How could I be so wrong? (so wrong) For so long (so long)




How could I (How could I) be so wrong? (so wrong) For so long (so long)
How could I be so wrong? For so Long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ringo Starr's song "SOS" tell the story of a love affair between two people who met on a rooftop and fell for each other immediately. They spent every night together and formed a close bond, likened to Johnny Cash and June Carter. However, the relationship was cut short when the singer was told that their lover had started seeing someone else. Despite feeling heartbroken, they wish their former partner well and acknowledge that they will eventually move on.


The lyrics' metaphorical storytelling is one of the song's strengths. The line "Two stars like lovers beneath the Tennessee moon" not only references Cash and Carter's relationship but also elevates the couple's love to a celestial level. Additionally, lines like "Living for each other together thru the blue" suggest that the couple's relationship was a source of comfort and happiness in difficult times.


Overall, "SOS" is a melancholic track that explores the emotional toll of lost love. The song reflects on the feelings of betrayal and confusion that come with romantic heartbreak. While the lyrics do not offer a hopeful ending, they do suggest that moving on is a natural part of life.


Line by Line Meaning

When we first met
We met on the rooftop of a hotel and the people around us could see that we had a great connection.


So we took the elevator straight up to forty second floor
We were so excited to be together that we went straight to the 42nd floor of the hotel.


When we kissed in your doorway, it's like we never kissed before
Our kiss felt so new and special, even though we had kissed before.


I was in love again, and I knew that you were too
We both fell in love with each other and knew that we felt the same way.


We spent every night together, nothing was kaboom
We spent all of our nights together and everything felt peaceful and perfect.


And early in the morning the sunlight in your hair
The beautiful sunlight in your hair made me realize that we would always be together.


I knew we stick together, you were the answer to my prays
I knew that we were meant to be together and that you were the answer to my prayers.


All the time we spent together so close and true
We spent so much time together and our love was genuine and authentic.


Living for each other together thru the blue (thru the blue)
We were there for each other through tough times, always supporting one another.


Two stars like lovers beneath the Tennessee moon
We were like two stars in love, enjoying a beautiful moment together under the moon in Tennessee.


Then I heard a rumor, from an old friend of mine
I heard a rumor from a friend that you were seeing someone else.


He been seeing someone else, I never saw the signs
Even though I didn't see any signs, I found out that you were with someone else.


I hope he make she happy, and that he is happy too
I hope that both you and your new partner are happy together.


And just like all the others, I'll get over you
Even though it hurts, I know that I will eventually get over you.


How could I be so wrong? (so wrong) For so long (for so long)
I am questioning how I could have been so wrong about our relationship for such a long period of time.


How could I (How could I) be so wrong? (so wrong) For so long (for so long)
I am still trying to understand how I could have missed the signs of your infidelity and been wrong about our relationship for so long.


For so long (for so long)
I am struggling with the fact that I was unaware of what was happening for such a long time.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Richard Starkey, Dave Stewart

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tymime

This almost sounds like a Pink Floyd song

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