Rescue
Suikoden Gaiden Vol. 1 Lyrics
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have you stolen my backbone
please
give it back to me
one thousand unseen hands
have crushed my plans
the ghost has avenged
one person becomes an occupying army
no daily resurrection
shipwrecked salvation
keep blaming the weather
did you notice
'cause if you'd notice
you'd rescue me
before i lose my final breath
could you please
could you rescue me
just wondering when you get a chance
could you please
could you rescue me
i'm fading
and fading
from moment
to moment
before i choke on common sense
could you please
could you rescue me
leaving a senseless trail of devastation
constantly tangled up in conversation
as lonely as a clock
a cheap facade
the promise of pleasure
The lyrics of "Rescue" by Suikoden Gaiden Vol. 1 describe a desperate plea for help and rescue from an unknown person. The first stanza evokes the image of the singer curling up into a question mark, feeling lost and unsure of their own identity. The line "have you stolen my backbone, please give it back to me" suggests a loss of strength and agency, possibly due to a tumultuous relationship. The following lines describe the singer's plans being crushed by "one thousand unseen hands", possibly referencing outside forces or past traumas that continue to exert influence. The final line, "the ghost has avenged", is enigmatic but could suggest that the singer's past is coming back to haunt them.
The second stanza continues the war imagery, describing love as a battle that involves taking each other hostage and becoming an "occupying army". The line "no daily resurrection" suggests a sense of hopelessness or stagnation. The singer asks if the addressee has noticed their plight, and begs for rescue before they lose their "final breath". The third and final stanza continues the theme of decay and loneliness, with the singer feeling like they are leaving "a senseless trail of devastation" and are "as lonely as a clock". The song ends with a plea for help before the singer "chokes on common sense".
Line by Line Meaning
curl up into a question mark and answer me
I'm confused and in need of answers, please help me
have you stolen my backbone
I feel weak and lost without my confidence or strength
please
I'm begging for your help
give it back to me
Please return what you've taken from me
one thousand unseen hands
I feel overwhelmed by my struggles and obstacles
have crushed my plans
My hopes and dreams have been destroyed
the ghost has avenged
My past mistakes are haunting me and causing me pain
love is war you take each other hostage
Relationships can be difficult and sometimes result in control and manipulation
one person becomes an occupying army
Someone can have a lot of power and control in a relationship
no daily resurrection
There is no hope for a fresh start or revival
shipwrecked salvation
I'm desperate for help, even though my situation seems beyond saving
keep blaming the weather
I'm looking for excuses for my problems instead of taking responsibility
did you notice
Can you see that I'm struggling?
'cause if you'd notice
If you could see what I'm going through,
you'd rescue me
You would help me if you knew how much I'm suffering
before i lose my final breath
I'm running out of time and hope
could you please
I'm asking for your help
could you rescue me
Please save me from my struggles
just wondering when you get a chance
I'm not sure if you're able to help, but I'm hoping you are
i'm fading
I feel like I'm losing hope and strength
and fading
My struggles are only getting worse
from moment
My troubles are persistent
to moment
I can't escape my problems
before i choke on common sense
I fear that I'll be unable to find a solution on my own
could you please
I'm pleading for your help once again
could you rescue me
Please help me overcome my struggles and find relief
leaving a senseless trail of devastation
My problems and mistakes are causing harm and chaos
constantly tangled up in conversation
I can't seem to resolve my issues through communication
as lonely as a clock
I feel isolated and alone
a cheap facade
I'm putting on a fake persona to hide my struggles
the promise of pleasure
I'm seeking pleasure and happiness, but unable to find it
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TOMEK ARCHER, MICHAEL DI FRANCESCO, NICHOLAS ROUTLEDGE, MATTHEW VAN SCHIE, Tomek Marian Archer
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