Rescue me
The Strive Lyrics
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So close I can almost taste it
But I know I'm still so far (never gonna make it never gonna make it)
Lets take this back to basics I'm lost but I swear I'll find out where you are
Before it falls apart
Speed things up to take it slow
Rescue me
See what I could be
Rescue me see what I could be
I'm not one to take chances
I fall for cheap romances all the time can I make you mine
6 years I follow blindly cause I chose to ignore whats right in front of me
Now I believe
Speed things up to take it slow
Rescue me
See what I could be
No one deserves to be alone
Rescue me see what I could be
Step up and light up youre left in the dark (?)
Make up or wake up you'll lose who you are
We've waited for so long but we've made it this far
Speed things up to take it slow
Rescue me
See what I could be
No one deserves to be alone
Rescue me see what I could be
The Strive's song "Rescue Me" talks about the pursuit of finding oneself and reaching one's true potential. The lyrics convey the message of feeling lost and not being able to achieve one's goals, but still having hope and a desire to find the way. The song also addresses the fear of being alone and the belief that no one deserves to be isolated.
The first verse of the song talks about the struggles of chasing a dream without being able to reach it. "So close I can almost taste it, but I know I'm still so far" refers to the frustration of being just a step away from reaching the ultimate goal, but feeling like it's still out of reach. The second line "never gonna make it, never gonna make it" highlights the doubts and fears that arise during this chase. The hope to find oneself and the determination to achieve one's dreams is highlighted in the line "Lets take this back to basics, I'm lost but I swear I'll find out where you are before it falls apart."
The chorus of the song talks about the need for rescue from this state of confusion and uncertainty. The line "Rescue me, see what I could be" highlights the desire to be saved and to discover one's true potential. The thought that "No one deserves to be alone" speaks to the universal need for companionship and support during difficult times.
In the second verse, the song talks about taking chances and falling for cheap romances. The lyrics seem to highlight the struggle of wanting love and validation, but not being able to find it in the right places. "I'm not one to take chances, I fall for cheap romances all the time / Can I make you mine?" highlights the hope to find the right person who can help rescue from this state of confusion.
Overall, "Rescue Me" is a song about the hope and the desire to find oneself and reach one's true potential. It speaks to everyone who has ever felt lost or unsure of their path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've spent my whole life chasing
I have devoted my entire existence pursuing something.
So close I can almost taste it
It is within reach, and I can nearly experience it.
But I know I'm still so far (never gonna make it never gonna make it)
Despite my nearness, I am certain that it is out of my grasp and unattainable (and I repeat this to myself).
Lets take this back to basics I'm lost but I swear I'll find out where you are
We should reset ourselves and seek the fundamentals. Although I am unsure about my current location, I vow to locate you.
Before it falls apart
Before everything crumbles and disintegrates.
Speed things up to take it slow
We should hasten our actions for an end goal, yet we must not be too impulsive to miss our desired outcome.
Rescue me
Save me from my situation or myself.
See what I could be
Look at my potential and what I can achieve.
No one deserves to be alone
Solitude is not something anyone should experience.
I'm not one to take chances
I lack the confidence to take risks.
I fall for cheap romances all the time can I make you mine
I habitually engage in shallow relationships; can I have a genuine one with you?
6 years I follow blindly cause I chose to ignore whats right in front of me
For six years, I trailed along blindly because I deliberately disregarded what was plainly in front of me.
Now I believe
I am now convinced and have faith.
Step up and light up youre left in the dark (?)
Take action and shine a light; otherwise, you will be lost in darkness (unclear meaning due to the use of a question mark).
Make up or wake up you'll lose who you are
Either reconcile or become aware of the consequences of this argument, or you'll lose yourself and your identity in the process.
We've waited for so long but we've made it this far
It's taken us a long time, but we've progressed to this point.
Contributed by Kaitlyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.