Message in a bottle
The Police (Bass) Lyrics


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Just a cast away an island lost at sea-o
Another lonely day, no one here but me-o
More loneliness than any man could bear
Rescue me before I fall into despair-o

I'll send an S.O.S. to the world
I'll send an S.O.S. to the world
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my message in a bottle yeah
Message in a bottle yeah

A year has passed since I wrote my note
But I should have known this right from the start
Only hope can keep me together
Love can mend your life but love can break your heart

I'll send an S.O.S. to the world
I'll send an S.O.S. to the world
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my message in a bottle yeah
Message in a bottle yeah
Oh message in a bottle yeah
Message in a bottle yeah

Walked out this morning I don't believe what I saw
A hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore
Seems I'm not alone in being alone
A hundred billion castaways looking for a home

I'll send an S.O.S. to the world
I'll send an S.O.S. to the world
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my message in a bottle yeah
Message in a bottle yeah
Message in a bottle whoa
Message in a bottle yeah

Sending out an S.O.S.
Sending out an S.O.S.
I'm sending out an S.O.S.
I'm sending out an S.O.S.
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Sending out an S.O.S.

Overall Meaning

The song "Message in a Bottle" by The Police is a lamentation about loneliness and isolation. The singer of the song, a castaway stranded on an island in the middle of the ocean, is lonely, and no one is there to help him. He wishes that someone would come and rescue him before he falls into despair. The only way he can communicate his plight is by sending out an S.O.S. (a distress signal) in a bottle that he throws into the sea.


The song speaks to the human need for love, companionship, and the fear of rejection. The singer hopes that someone will pick up his message in a bottle and understand his loneliness. It's a poignant idea that resonates with many people, especially those who feel isolated or disconnected from others.


The remix of the song adds a more modern, electronic feel to the original rock classic. The techno beat and synthesized sounds make the song more danceable and upbeat, yet the lyrics still speak to the emotional heart of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Just a cast away an island lost at sea-o
I am stranded on an island in the middle of the ocean, completely alone.


Another lonely day, no one here but me-o
Every day is a struggle to fight through the loneliness I feel on this island.


More loneliness than any man could bear
Loneliness has become unbearable and I desperately need help.


Rescue me before I fall into despair-o
I am on the brink of losing all hope and need someone to save me before it's too late.


I'll send an S.O.S. to the world
I am going to send out an S.O.S. signal to the world to ask for help.


I hope that someone gets my
I'm hoping that someone will receive and understand my message.


message in a bottle yeah
I've sent my message in a bottle, hoping for someone to find it and help me.


A year has passed since I wrote my note
It has been a year since I wrote and sent my message, and I still haven't been rescued.


But I should have known this right from the start
I realize now that I made a mistake by going out on this journey alone and not having a plan.


Only hope can keep me together
I am trying my best to hold onto hope, because it's the only thing keeping me from falling apart.


Love can mend your life but love can break your heart
I used to believe that love could save me, but now I understand that it can also cause a great deal of pain and heartbreak.


Walked out this morning I don't believe what I saw
When I woke up this morning, I was shocked to see that there were a hundred billion bottles washed up on shore.


A hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore
It seems that I'm not the only one who is alone and in need of help.


Seems I'm not alone in being alone
There are many others out there who are also isolated and looking for a way out of their despair.


A hundred billion castaways looking for a home
There are countless people who, like me, have been cast away and are searching for a place to call home.


Sending out an S.O.S.
I am continuing to send out my S.O.S. signal, hoping that someone will hear and come to my rescue.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GORDON SUMNER

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@timothygrayson

A classic song about loneliness and redemption. Great stuff from the lads.

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One of the best guitar riffs ever. I grew up with these guys. They were just great.

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