Rescue Me
Y&T Lyrics
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She was gone and I couldn't take it
I was looking for a new way of thinkin'
When I go to sleep, I pray I wouldn't wake up
Well, I want you, I want you to rescue me
The wheel kept turning, but I stood still
Did I play to win or did I win to loose
Of all the cards I had to draw the fool
All people tellin' me about things I do
The more I hear, the less I see the truth
Oh, well, I'm on the edge, I can't look down
Oh, slippin', slippin', slippin' oh, help
I want you to rescue me, oh, rescue me
Oh, you know I want you
I want you to rescue me, oh, rescue me
A voice faintly callin' from another time
Oh so strange, it sounds like mine
Shades of black and a twisted road
And I can't see the sky from here
Oh, do I turn around? I go straight ahead
I can't stop now, I find the light somewhere
Oh, well, I'm on the edge, I can't look down
Oh, slippin', slippin', slippin', oh, help
I want you to rescue me, oh, rescue me
You know I want you
I want you to rescue me, oh, rescue me
I want you, I want you to rescue me, oh, rescue me
Oh, you know I want you
I want you to rescue me, oh, rescue me
Oh, you know I want you
I want you to rescue me
Oh, rescue me
Oh, rescue me, oh, rescue me
The song "Rescue Me" by Y&T talks about someone who is caught in a difficult situation and wants help from a loved one to escape their struggles. The first verse describes the singer's state of mind, how they feel alone and lost, and have lost their direction in life. The second verse talks about the singer's confusion about the choices they have made and how they have found themselves in a position where they need help. The chorus repeats the plea for rescue as the singer feels like they are falling and needs someone to help them get back on their feet.
The bridge reveals that the singer hears a faint voice calling from the past, and realizes that they have been down this path before. They are not sure whether to turn back or push forward, and they are afraid to take the wrong step. The final chorus repeats the plea for rescue and emphasizes the desire to escape their current state.
Line by Line Meaning
I was down, I was barely makin' it
I was feeling hopeless and struggling to keep up with life
She was gone and I couldn't take it
My partner had left me and I was unable to cope with the loss
I was looking for a new way of thinkin'
I was searching for a different perspective on my situation
When I go to sleep, I pray I wouldn't wake up
I was feeling so low that I wished for death
Well, I want you, I want you to rescue me
I need someone to save me from this despair
The wheel kept turning, but I stood still
Time was passing by, but I felt stuck in my life
As the shadow looking for the man
I felt like I was searching for something meaningful in the darkness
Did I play to win or did I win to loose
I questioned whether my actions were leading to success or failure
Of all the cards I had to draw the fool
I felt like I was making bad decisions despite my best efforts
All people tellin' me about things I do
Others were criticizing my choices and actions
The more I hear, the less I see the truth
I was overwhelmed by the conflicting advice and unable to find a clear path forward
Oh, well, I'm on the edge, I can't look down
I was at a breaking point and felt unable to face the consequences of my actions
Oh, slippin', slippin', slippin' oh, help
I was losing control and in need of assistance
A voice faintly callin' from another time
Memories from the past were haunting me
Oh so strange, it sounds like mine
My own thoughts and memories felt unfamiliar and unsettling
Shades of black and a twisted road
My future looked bleak and uncertain
And I can't see the sky from here
I couldn't see any hope or positivity in my current situation
Oh, do I turn around? I go straight ahead
I was uncertain about which direction to take in life
I can't stop now, I find the light somewhere
Despite my doubts, I knew that I needed to keep moving forward and search for a better future
I want you, I want you to rescue me, oh, rescue me
I was pleading for someone to come and save me from the darkness
Oh, you know I want you
I desperately need someone to help me through this difficult time
Oh, rescue me
Please come and save me from my pain and suffering
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, DESIO MUSIC INC
Written by: JOSEPH L ALVES, LEONARD E HAZE, PHILIP M KENNEMORE, DAVE MENIKETTI, ROBERT J SHULMAN, DAVID WAYNE SIEFF
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Lyrics:
I was down, I was barely makin' it
She was gone and I couldn't take it
I was looking for a new way of thinkin'
When I go to sleep, I pray I wouldn't wake up
Well, I want you, I want you to rescue me
The wheel kept turning, but I stood still
As the shadow looking for the man
Did I play to win or did I win to loose
Of all the cards I had to draw the fool
All people tellin' me about things I do
The more I hear, the less I see the truth
Oh, well, I'm on the edge, I can't look down
Oh, slippin', slippin', slippin' oh, help
I want you to rescue me, oh, rescue me
Oh, you know I want you
I want you to rescue me, oh, rescue me
A voice faintly callin' from another time
Oh so strange, it sounds like mine
Shades of black and a twisted road
And I can't see the sky from here
Oh, do I turn around? I go straight ahead
I can't stop now, I find the light somewhere
Oh, well, I'm on the edge, I can't look down
Oh, slippin', slippin', slippin', oh, help
I want you to rescue me, oh, rescue me
You know I want you
I want you to rescue me, oh, rescue me
I want you, I want you to rescue me, oh, rescue me
Oh, you know I want you
I want you to rescue me, oh, rescue me
Oh, you know I want you
I want you to rescue me
Oh, rescue me
Oh, rescue me, oh, rescue me
@hermajestyqueenmarciamarti1151
Been a fan since seeing them in Fremont. They were Yesterday &Today,and we were all smokin hot rockers...oh for a time machine when i could party for days and really enjoy life...ohlone JC...KOHL..KSJO SANTA CRUZ Boardwalk... I can't move like i could,but they make me feel young again..love to all Marcia in Modesto
@boledle
Those of us who grew up in the 80's are getting old, but damn it, we had the best music. Saw these guys at the Concord Pavilion (CA) in the mid-80's. Everyone was stoned and cool, no bombs or mass shootings or crazy shit. Those were great times.
@user-uk1vx7wy5g
yes we did
@Metamorpho67
Saw Y & T about half a dozen times in the 80’s at Sherwood Hall in Salinas, Ca. Always a great time. Stellar band Leonard Haze was a close second to Bonham on the drums. 🤙🏽
@petersze7127
Man, im 52..and i remember seeing them at Keystone Berkeley, when they were called "yesterday and today"..
@1BradLangston
Unless you've seen these guys live you have no idea how good they are. Dave gave me shots from his wild turkey bottle. The whole band are great unassuming guys. I told Dave I was a fan from the yesterday and today era and he handed me his bottle. Damn, never forget it
@lawrencevelasquez7639
Jb Langston rock on from Frisco to the Inch ,BABE ! 😎
@garytaylor2804
saw them for the 1st time In England November 2017 ......Awesome......They return in November 2019 Tickets Booked!!!
@rinaticson390
4x I've seen them live and you are right
@johnkollman3900
You're God Damn right .... Greatest live band Ever ......