Rescue me
Tom Flannery Lyrics
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And get nothing in return
Spend my day with a hose in my hand
But still end up getting burned
Chorus:
I look to the endless mountains
And I look to the seven seas
Little girl won't you rescue me
I leave my love in silence
When Monday morning comes around
I spend my week with my head in the clouds
Till Friday evening touches down
(chorus)
Some say there's no way out
Just follow the river down
But if I have to brave that water again
I think I'd rather drown
(chorus)
The lyrics of Tom Flannery's song, "Rescue Me," describe a person who feels stuck and unfulfilled in their everyday life. The singer of the song works tirelessly but receives nothing in return, indicating a lack of recognition or reward for their efforts. Despite their hard work, the person still feels burned out and unfulfilled. They find themselves searching for a way out, looking to nature for inspiration and solace. The mountains and seas offer a sense of freedom and escape from the monotony of their daily routine.
The singer also describes leaving their love in silence on Monday mornings, suggesting a difficult relationship or perhaps a job that requires them to leave loved ones behind. This routine of spending their workweek with their "head in the clouds" and eagerly awaiting Friday evening highlights a lack of passion or purpose in their job. The repetition and daily grind have taken a toll on them, leaving them longing for something more.
The chorus reinforces the singer's desire for rescue or salvation from their current situation. They call out to a "little girl" to rescue them, which could represent a desire for a relationship or a symbol of hope and renewal. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's sense of desperation and longing for change. The final verse references the possibility of escape, but also the fear and uncertainty that come with taking risks.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rescue Me" present a poignant and relatable picture of someone seeking a way out of a monotonous and unfulfilling life. The song captures the human desire for hope, freedom, and a sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
I work my fingers to the bone
I put in a lot of effort and hard work
And get nothing in return
But I don't gain anything from it
Spend my day with a hose in my hand
I am working hard all day long
But still end up getting burned
But I still end up getting hurt
Chorus:
The refrain that repeats throughout the song
I look to the endless mountains
I search all around me
And I look to the seven seas
I search far and wide
Can't you hear me calling
Can't you hear me when I ask for help
Little girl won't you rescue me
Please help me, I need someone to save me
I leave my love in silence
I keep my emotions hidden
When Monday morning comes around
When the start of the week comes
I spend my week with my head in the clouds
I am lost in my own thoughts all week
Till Friday evening touches down
Until the end of the week when I can relax
(chorus)
The refrain that repeats throughout the song
Some say there's no way out
Some people believe there is no escape
Just follow the river down
Follow the easiest path
But if I have to brave that water again
But if I have to go through that struggle again
I think I'd rather drown
I would rather die than go through that again
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