He is probably most well-known for his band Smile Empty Soul, (lead vocals and lead/rhythm guitar, 1998-present), who have released 5 albums, 1 EP, and 2 DVDs thus far. He also is a part of World Fire Brigade (vocals and guitar, 2010-present), having put out one album with them.
His solo EP, Enjoy the Process, was independently released April 16th, 2013.
Rescue Me
Sean Danielsen Lyrics
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to rise again
To be the phoenix from the ashes of the dead
With no one left
as good as spent
I'll take these fucking pills
until my dying breath
this whole damn thing
Just let me go
It's all a dream
Cause you don't know
The things I've seen
Just let me go
Don't rescue me
Don't rescue me
Don't rescue me, no
I had my chance
To change the scene
To know the deeper side is more than what we see
But I'm too numb
To feel a thing
I'll take my fucking pills
They're all that I believe in
And when I flood
this whole damn thing
Just let me go
It's all a dream
Cause you don't know
The things I've seen
Just let me go
Don't rescue me
Don't rescue me
Don't rescue me, no
Oh, oh, ohhhh
And when I flood
this whole damn thing
Just let me go
It's all a dream
Cause you don't know
The things I've seen
Just let me go
Don't rescue me
Don't rescue me
Don't rescue me, no
The lyrics of Sean Danielsen's "Rescue Me" speak to struggles with addiction, depression, and a desire to let go rather than be rescued. The first verse sets the tone with the singer admitting to squandering a chance to "rise again" and feeling "as good as spent." The use of the phrase "phoenix from the ashes" suggests that the opportunity was significant and could have been transformative if taken. The singer opts instead for the temporary relief of pills, which they will continue until the end of their life.
The second verse suggests that the singer was aware of a deeper, more meaningful existence beyond their current circumstances but is too numb to access it. The phrase "They're all that I believe in" indicates a lack of faith in anything beyond the addiction. The repeated refrain of "Just let me go / Don't rescue me" indicates a desire to be left to their own devices, even if it ultimately leads to destruction.
The chorus comes in twice after each verse, urging the listener to let go and not to rescue the singer. The last line of the song repeats the refrain three times, reiterating the singer's desire to be left alone. The music itself is slow, with a haunting quality that reinforces the somber tone of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I had my chance
I had the opportunity
To rise again
To improve my situation
To be the phoenix from the ashes of the dead
To make a comeback after a disastrous situation
With no one left as good as spent
Having no one to rely on
I'll take these fucking pills until my dying breath
I'll keep taking these pills until I die
And when I flood this whole damn thing
And when I ruin everything
Just let me go
Just leave me alone
It's all a dream
The situation is not real
Cause you don't know the things I've seen
Because you have no idea of the experiences I've gone through
Don't rescue me
Don't try to help me
I had my chance
I had the opportunity
To change the scene
To change my situation
To know the deeper side is more than what we see
To understand that there's more to life than what is visible
But I'm too numb to feel a thing
But I'm emotionally desensitized
I'll take my fucking pills, they're all that I believe in
I'll keep taking my pills because they're my only hope
Oh, oh, ohhhh
Don't rescue me
Don't try to help me
Don't rescue me, no
Please don't try to help me
Contributed by Alexis H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.