Rescue Me
Slaughterhouse feat. Skylar Grey Lyrics
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Because my ship is sinking
And I'm drowning at sea
So can you rescue me, from me
Can you rescue me?
I was losing my mind like I was trying to lose it
Using my time for using, abusing my grind
Ryan the whole bottle of patron Connoisseur
At a point in time I thought I blew it, doing crime
I would've washed a pill down with a shot of my own spinal fluid
And my momma knew it, she saw especially right through it
That I wasn't protected because peer pressure be like (do it)
But I couldn't fight through it, the beef started
The streets caught up, at least we didn't get involved in deceased orders
It's Slaughterhouse, cause Shady, me, Porter
Sat down and made peace over Porterhouse and Pies porter
Some stupid bitch done turned my girl against me
Should've tattooed the earth on my arm feel like the world's against me
Soon as I paraded, here come the rain falling the name calling
From the cuz I never met with his hand out like I'm straight balling
Feel like I knocked the 8 ball in
Every time I shoot a move I literally can't call it
Am I afraid of success? Let me think on it
I just got nervous, let me drink on it
Think I just answered yes but not on purpose
I pass the church and through the Son, Father, and Holy Spirit
But I'm only near it, man I need the pastor's service
I'm drowning cause I'm so tired of treading
So Lord when you get a second please
So can you rescue me
Because my ship is sinking
And I'm drowning at sea
So can you rescue me, from me
Can you rescue me?
I wake up and my shirt is leaking, covered in sweat
I'm dreaming of being murdered when I'm sleeping
Picture a person beefing, with himself
And it's even, worse when I'm drinking
It hurts when I'm thinking, me versus my personal demons
I'm reaching for my nine
If I point it at myself will it help to quiet the demons screaming in my mind?
And if I go, to the other side
Just tell my mother it was her prayers that kept her young'un thugging son alive
Plus my daughters and my butterfly, tell my son that I, love him
Tell my nieces and nephews their uncle tried
To take this music to the fucking peak
But I'm still a drug dealer as we fucking speak, that's fucking weak
Behind the tours and fanfare, hospitals and cat scans
Shoulder, when they call him bipolar, happiest mad man
Don't know my story, my struggle, the demons that I combat
Or how I'm starin' at them waiting for eye contact, beyond that
I got a soul mate that's naive, so the thought of me is prison to her
Baby momma that's crazy and a ten year old that listen's to her
My fam and friends think I'm the bank
And the way they keep coming back you think I'd got thanked
To you it's a dream, to me it's labor, these aren't monsters, these my neighbors
And we watch each others back, I guess its favor for a favor
Sometimes they even save me, when my wrist is to that razor
So can you rescue me
Because my ship is sinking
And I'm drowning at sea
So can you rescue me, from me
Can you rescue me?
The lyrics of Slaughterhouse's song "Rescue Me" are emotionally-charged and introspective. The song portrays the struggles of members of the group, Royce da 5'9", Joe Budden, Crooked I, and Joell Ortiz, as they deal with their personal demons, including addiction, mental health issues, and strained relationships. The repeated plea of "Can you rescue me?" speaks to a deep sense of desperation and the need for someone to help pull them out of their struggles.
The first verse delves into Royce's past struggles with addiction and self-destructive behavior. He acknowledges his past mistakes and the pressure he felt from peers to engage in harmful behavior. The use of alcohol and drugs to cope with personal struggles is a recurring theme throughout the song. The second verse touches on Joe Budden's experience with betrayal and the feeling of being alone in his struggles. He expresses feeling like the world is against him and contemplating suicide. The third verse is a mix of Crooked I and Joell Ortiz's struggles with mental health and their roles as family providers. The song ends with a plea for help from a higher power.
Overall, "Rescue Me" is a poignant song that opens up about the struggles of musicians, who are often seen as larger-than-life figures, but are human just like everyone else.
Line by Line Meaning
So can you rescue me
The singer is asking for help
Because my ship is sinking
The singer is in a bad situation
And I'm drowning at sea
The singer is struggling and needs assistance
So can you rescue me, from me
The singer needs someone to help them address their own issues
Can you rescue me?
The singer repeats the request for help
I was losing my mind like I was trying to lose it
The singer felt like they were going crazy
Using my time for using, abusing my grind
The singer felt like they were wasting their time and not working efficiently
This is my own honest view of who I am behind this, music
The singer is sharing their true feelings about themselves
Ryan the whole bottle of patron Connoisseur
The singer consumed a large amount of alcohol
At a point in time I thought I blew it, doing crime
The singer made mistakes and engaged in illegal activities
I would've washed a pill down with a shot of my own spinal fluid
The singer was willing to do anything to numb their pain
And my momma knew it, she saw especially right through it
The singer's mother was aware of their issues
That I wasn't protected because peer pressure be like (do it)
The singer felt like they didn't have support and were influenced by others to make poor choices
But I couldn't fight through it, the beef started
Despite their best efforts, the singer still faced challenges
The streets caught up, at least we didn't get involved in deceased orders
The singer was involved in rough situations but was fortunate to not face worse consequences
It's Slaughterhouse, cause Shady, me, Porter
The artist is part of the group Slaughterhouse, featuring other members including Shady and Porter
Sat down and made peace over Porterhouse and Pies porter
The group overcame their differences and made amends over food together
Some stupid bitch done turned my girl against me
The singer's girlfriend was influenced by someone who caused problems in their relationship
Should've tattooed the earth on my arm feel like the world's against me
The singer feels like the universe is working against them
Soon as I paraded, here come the rain falling the name calling
The singer faced negativity as soon as they achieved success
From the cuz I never met with his hand out like I'm straight balling
The singer faced others asking for money or support, even if they didn't know them well
Feel like I knocked the 8 ball in
The singer feels like they made a mistake or bad decision
Every time I shoot a move I literally can't call it
The singer is uncertain about the outcome of their actions
Am I afraid of success? Let me think on it
The singer questions if they have a fear of success
I just got nervous, let me drink on it
The singer uses alcohol to cope with their feelings
Think I just answered yes but not on purpose
The singer may have admitted to having a fear of success
I pass the church and through the Son, Father, and Holy Spirit
The singer mentions religion
But I'm only near it, man I need the pastor's service
The singer needs guidance and assistance from a religious leader
I'm drowning cause I'm so tired of treading
The singer feels overwhelmed and exhausted
So Lord when you get a second please
The singer turns to prayer for help
I wake up and my shirt is leaking, covered in sweat
The singer experiences nightmares that cause them to sweat
I'm dreaming of being murdered when I'm sleeping
The singer has violent dreams
Picture a person beefing, with himself
The singer struggles with their own internal conflicts
And it's even, worse when I'm drinking
Alcohol exacerbates the singer's issues
It hurts when I'm thinking, me versus my personal demons
The singer feels pain when they confront their own problems
I'm reaching for my nine
The singer considers suicide
If I point it at myself will it help to quiet the demons screaming in my mind?
The singer wonders if suicide will end their inner turmoil
And if I go, to the other side
The singer considers death
Just tell my mother it was her prayers that kept her young'un thugging son alive
The singer attributes their survival to their mother's prayers
Plus my daughters and my butterfly, tell my son that I, love him
The singer expresses love and affection for their children
Tell my nieces and nephews their uncle tried
The singer hopes to be remembered as someone who tried to do their best for their family
To take this music to the fucking peak
The singer worked hard to achieve success in the music industry
But I'm still a drug dealer as we fucking speak, that's fucking weak
Despite their success, the singer still struggles with illegal activity
Behind the tours and fanfare, hospitals and cat scans
The singer has faced health issues despite their busy lifestyle
Shoulder, when they call him bipolar, happiest mad man
The singer's mental health struggles make them appear erratic or unstable
Don't know my story, my struggle, the demons that I combat
Others may not understand the singer's personal struggles
Or how I'm starin' at them waiting for eye contact, beyond that
The singer feels like they are constantly waiting for others to understand them
I got a soul mate that's naive, so the thought of me is prison to her
The singer's partner is innocent and may not understand their struggles
Baby momma that's crazy and a ten year old that listen's to her
The singer's ex-partner is unstable and their child is affected by this
My fam and friends think I'm the bank
The singer feels like others are only interested in their money
And the way they keep coming back you think I'd got thanked
The singer feels unappreciated
To you it's a dream, to me it's labor, these aren't monsters, these my neighbors
Others may see the singer's success as a dream, but to them it is a difficult job. They also feel like their struggles make them human rather than monsters
And we watch each others back, I guess its favor for a favor
The singer and their colleagues support each other
Sometimes they even save me, when my wrist is to that razor
The singer's colleagues have helped them in times of crisis
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RYAN MONTGOMERY, A. GRANT, H HAFFERMAN, JOELL CHRISTOPHER ORTIZ, JOE BUDDEN, DOMINICK WICKLIFFE, ALEXANDER GRANT, HOLLY HAFERMANN, JOELL ORTIZ, JOSEPH BUDDEN
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All I heard my life was dont do it
Like I was about to kill myself
Or start using
But that's just the word they gave me
Maybe they thought I didnt have the heart to pursue it
Probably cause I was part stupid
Part useless
I heard trash got more of a purpose than me, cause at least it can hold something in its lid, so what could be worse that me, I'm more forgetful than a bull who forgot he hates red, I'm sick of remember these little jokes you told me should stick in my head, this shit isnt funny and nothing is that you ever said but for me life is a joke and do you wanna bet how come we all make money from laughing at the pennies creation inflation, or being innovative or you can decay and be a slave to the nation and have a hand down or two and demand the town gibe you your life, creating in thatwe eithe we pick from each other,
I wish to pass the time I could get high and forget where I was from
But every hit that I take humbles it and puts my back in this zone
Stuck home alone
I felt like a stepford housewife
Cause I'm in my robot ways until I die
I'm like spiderman when he lost his powers
Cause I just feel like a nerdy coward
My honor let me down
Like I was a black father
I cant accept the crown
I dont wanna be king of the house
@akabuca96
This is one of the few songs that i've ever heard where each verse is equally as fire as the next. Awesome.
@Kissamies90
Also Skylar's chorus is fucking fire.
@ClassicHarleyQuinn
Slaughterhouse is incredibly underrated.
@Kissamies90
Yep, and so is Skylar too.
@JewUnit6
Best slaughterhouse track. So slept on
@pressbutton5101
2022 🇿🇦 this album was never a flop , my god going back at it is like unrevealing a national treasure
@Kissamies90
2023 homie
@Kissamies90
Never heard anything as beautiful as Skylar
@weronikamirga9244
Royce killed IT
@southsideboyz9463
Slaughterhouse is one of the best things that happened to Hip Hop.