After Bill Kaulitz’s participation in a children’s Star Search in 2003 at age thirteen (which he lost in the quarter-final), he was discovered by music producer Peter Hoffmann. Devilish changed their name to Tokio Hotel: “Tokio” is the German spelling of the Japanese city Tokyo, due to a love of the city, and “Hotel” due to their constant touring and living in hotels.
Soon after Sony BMG took them under contract, Hoffmann hired David Jost and Pat Benzner into the team of creators and authors, and had them give the teens instruction on songwriting and instrument playing; most of the songs of the first album were written by Hoffmann, Jost and Benzer (including the singles Scream and Rescue Me which were completely written by them), only the single Unendlichkeit was written completely by Tokio Hotel themselves. However, shortly before release of their first album, Sony terminated their contract. In 2005, Universal Music Group took Tokio Hotel under contract and developed a marketing plan. The band has now become one of the biggest acts originating from Germany, The bands success has reached The United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, France and various other countries.
Tokio Hotel released the album "Humanoid" in Europe And the United States, With translations in German and English.
Rescue Me
Tokio Hotel Lyrics
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Now I'm hiding here alone
Can't help but read our names on the wall
And wash them off the stone
I trusted you in every way
But not enough to make you stay
Turn around
[Chorus]
Come and rescue me
I'm burning can't you see?
Come and rescue me
Only you can set me free
Come and rescue me
Rescue me
Rescue me
We lied when we were dreaming
Our crying was just fake
I wish you could deny it
Here and today
My S.O.S on radio
The only chance to let you know
What I fear
Can you hear?
[Chorus]
Rescue me
You and me
You and me
You and me
The walls are coming closer
My senses fade away
I'm haunted by your shadow
I reached to feel your face
You're not here
Are you here?
Come and rescue me
Rescue me
[Chorus]
Rescue me
You and me
You and me
Rescue me
You and me
Set me free
Rescue me...
The lyrics of "Rescue Me" by Tokio Hotel revolve around the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer of the song is alone, hiding and trying to heal the wounds of a past love. He or she admits to having trusted their partner completely, but it wasn't enough to keep them from leaving. The chorus is an urgent plea for rescue from the pain and regret that the singer is feeling.
The first verse showcases the singer's internal struggle as they grapple with the memory of their past relationship. They are hurting and it’s evident from the desire to erase their names from the wall. The second verse deals with the emotional deception that occurred in the relationship as the singer admits to faking emotions and crying. The chorus is a call for their former partner to rescue them as they battle against the weight of their emotions. The bridge is an acknowledgment of the singer's longing for their ex-partner, as they try to reach out to feel their face, even though they know that they are not around anymore.
Overall, "Rescue Me" delivers a poignant message of heartbreak, regret, and raw emotion. The lyrics stand as a representation of the psychological impact of a failed relationship and the struggle and pain that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
This used to be our secret
We used to share a close bond, but it is no longer a secret and has become distant.
Now I'm hiding here alone
I am now alone and feel the need to hide away from the world.
Can't help but read our names on the wall
The memory of our relationship is physically present on the wall, and I can't help but acknowledge it.
And wash them off the stone
I have the urge to erase the memory of our relationship from the physical world.
I trusted you in every way
I had complete faith in you at all times.
But not enough to make you stay
Despite my trust, my love and support was not enough to keep you by my side.
Turn around
I am lost and seeking direction or guidance.
I've lost my ground
I feel like I have lost my sense of self or foundation in life.
Come and rescue me
I need someone to help me and pull me out of my despair.
I'm burning can't you see?
I am in emotional pain and am in desperate need of help.
Only you can set me free
You have the power to free me from my emotional turmoil.
We lied when we were dreaming
Our hopes and dreams for the future were false, and we deceived ourselves.
Our crying was just fake
The emotions we shared were not genuine and were put on for show.
I wish you could deny it
I wish you could tell me that our relationship had substance and meaning.
Here and today
In the present moment, I am left to face the reality of our relationship.
My S.O.S on radio
I am reaching out for help and sending out a distress call through the airwaves.
The only chance to let you know
This is the only way for me to communicate my pain and hope for help.
What I fear
I am afraid of being alone and facing my problems on my own.
Can you hear?
I am unsure if my cries for help are being heard by anyone.
The walls are coming closer
I feel trapped and suffocated by my emotions and circumstances.
My senses fade away
I am losing my grip on reality and my ability to understand my situation.
I'm haunted by your shadow
Your presence still haunts me, and I am unable to move on from our relationship.
I reached to feel your face
I am desperate to feel connected to you again, even if only through a memory.
You're not here
The reality that you are not physically present is painful and difficult to accept.
Are you here?
I am questioning if you are present in my life, even if only in spirit.
Rescue me
I am asking for help and hoping to find solace and comfort in someone else.
You and me
I am acknowledging the importance of our relationship and the role it played in my life.
Set me free
I am asking for liberation from my current emotional state and the pain that I am experiencing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PATRICK BENZNER, DAVID JOST, DAVE ROTH, REBECCA ROTH, OLAF WEITZL, GEMA, DAVID ROTH
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