Undertow
State of Mine Lyrics


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Come rescue me
From the tides we swim against
Come rescue me

And tell me my friend
Are you swimming on the shores of a golden sea
Come rescue me
Come rescue me
Come rescue me

Are you choking once again
Was it worth it in the end
Was it worth it in the end

You are boiling down inside
For the last time

Please take my hand
Building castles in the sand
Look through my past

To a house that's bulit from glass
I'm casting stones at the feet
A foundation incomplete

Please rescue me
Come rescue me
Come rescue me

Please rescue me
Are you choking once again

Was it worth it in the end
Was it worth it in the end

You are boiling down inside
For the last time
For the last time

You fade away
You fade away
Are you choking once again
Was it worth it in the end
Was it worth it in the end
You are boiling down inside
For the last time
For the last time




You fade away
You fade away

Overall Meaning

The song Undertow by State of Mine is about struggling through the difficulties in life and desperately needing someone to rescue and save the individual from drowning in a metaphorical sea. The first line, "Come rescue me from the tides we swim against," sets the tone for the song as it represents the struggles the individual is facing, as well as highlighting the need for assistance in overcoming these struggles. The repetition of "Come rescue me" throughout the song emphasizes the desperation of the individual.


The following line, "Are you swimming on the shores of a golden sea," suggests that the individual is looking for hope and seeking guidance from someone who appears to have already overcome their struggles. The concept of a "golden sea" implies a sense of perfection or success, which the individual seeks to achieve, but it remains out of reach. The lines "Please take my hand, building castles in the sand, look through my past to a house that's built from glass," suggests that the individual is looking for someone to help them build a stronger foundation and offer guidance through their struggles.


The bridge of the song, "You are boiling down inside for the last time, you fade away," suggests that the struggles are becoming overwhelming and the individual's spirit is fading, emphasizing the need for rescue. Overall, the song is about the struggles of life and the need for someone to come to one's aid and offer hope and guidance.


Line by Line Meaning

Come rescue me
The singer is asking for someone to save them from their struggles.


From the tides we swim against
The singer is referring to the challenges they face in life.


Come rescue me
The singer reiterates their need for help.


And tell me my friend
The artist is addressing someone they trust.


Are you swimming on the shores of a golden sea
The artist asks if their friend is living a comfortable and peaceful life.


Come rescue me
The singer repeats their request for assistance.


Come rescue me
The singer repeats their request once more.


Come rescue me
The artist emphasizes their need for rescue.


Are you choking once again
The artist alludes to feeling suffocated or overwhelmed.


Was it worth it in the end
The artist is questioning whether their struggles and pain have been worthwhile.


Was it worth it in the end
The singer repeats their question.


You are boiling down inside
The artist feels like they are breaking down emotionally.


For the last time
The singer implies that they can't keep going like this.


Please take my hand
The singer is asking for someone to help them.


Building castles in the sand
The singer references the temporary and futile nature of their attempts to cope with their struggles.


Look through my past
The artist is asking their friend to understand their history and experiences.


To a house that's built from glass
The artist is admitting their own vulnerability and fragility.


I'm casting stones at the feet
The singer is taking their anger out on those around them.


A foundation incomplete
The singer recognizes that they haven't built a strong emotional foundation for themselves.


Please rescue me
The artist repeats their plea for help.


Come rescue me
The artist repeats their request once more.


Come rescue me
The artist emphasizes their need for assistance.


Please rescue me
The singer repeats their plea for help.


Are you choking once again
The artist references their previous line, indicating that they are still struggling.


Was it worth it in the end
The singer repeats their previous question.


Was it worth it in the end
The singer reiterates their question.


You are boiling down inside
The singer repeats their previous line.


For the last time
The artist takes their previous line as a final warning.


You fade away
The artist is losing their strength and will to fight.


You fade away
The singer repeats their previous line.


Are you choking once again
The singer repeats their earlier reference to feeling choked.


Was it worth it in the end
The artist repeats their previous question.


Was it worth it in the end
The artist reiterates their question.


You are boiling down inside
The artist repeats their previous line.


For the last time
The singer repeats their warning that their emotional state is at its limit.


You fade away
The artist repeats their earlier allusion to giving up.




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