Rescue Me
Y & T (Yesterday & Today) Lyrics


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I won't waste another minute
Been a fool before yeah I admit it
Realize that it's my time to quit it
I can't let my mistakes create my image
At the top and got knocked right off my feet
Hit the ground head on world crumbled on me
Suffocated feel the pressure now I can't breathe
Somebody come rescue me
I froze couldn't come out of this coma
Felt like my whole world was over
Felt like all I ever did was let you down
I froze couldn't come out of this coma
Felt like my whole world was over
Felt like all you ever did was let me down
I just wanna get right back on my feet
I'm tryna get right back on my feet
Doing better for you
Doing better for me
I just wanna get right back on my feet
And change who I used to be
Doing better for you
Y mejor por ti
The time is now I ain't getting younger
It's time to eat I can't with this hunger
Can I make it no need to wonder
I just can't wait any longer
I can do this I know I can
I can be a better man
All I need is to keep my head up
Keep my eyes on the prize and not let up
Life has this way and it shows us
It feels like I been carrying the weight
Of the world on my shoulders
And it's never over
The worlds getting colder
This boulder is crushing my soul
But I hold up
Stand up
If you want to change your life
Just put your hands up
We can change our life tonight
It's time to man up
Get to livin right
It's time to get ahold of our lives
I just wanna get right back on my feet
I'm tryna get right back on my feet
Doing better for you
Doing better for me
I just wanna get right back on my feet
And change who I used to be
Doing better for you
Y mejor por ti
I just wanna get back on my feet
Tryna put this all behind me
A little help is all that I need
I'm right here
Someone come find me
I just wanna get back on my feet
Tryna put this all behind me
A little help is all that I need
I'm right here please
Someone come find me
I'm tryna get back to the place where I was
It's my life I know I can change the outcome
Gonna start doing things right from now on
With a little bit of help I can move on
You need some help
I need some help
Lets help each other out
Getting so sick and tired
Of guessing and self doubt
But when I think I cant handle it
I can handle more
Cuz I just realized what I got
Who I'm fighting for
I just wanna get right back on my feet
I'm tryna get right back on my feet
Doing better for you
Doing better for me
I just wanna get right back on my feet
And change who I used to be




Doing better for you
Y mejor por ti

Overall Meaning

"Rescue Me" by Y&T (Yesterday & Today) is a song about personal growth, redemption, and the desire to overcome past mistakes. The lyrics speak to a realization that it's time to break free from a negative cycle and take responsibility for one's actions. The singer acknowledges being a fool in the past but now understands that they cannot let their mistakes define them. They express a strong desire to improve themselves, not only for their own sake but also for the person they care about.


The song portrays a sense of being trapped and suffocated by the weight of past failures, represented metaphorically by being in a coma. The lyrics convey a desperate need for someone to come and rescue them, to provide support and guidance in their journey towards self-improvement. Despite the challenges and obstacles faced, the singer aims to rise again, change their old ways, and become a better person.


Overall, "Rescue Me" is an empowering anthem that encourages self-reflection, taking accountability for one's actions, and seeking help and support to make positive changes in life.


Line by Line Meaning

I won't waste another minute
I refuse to spend any more time in a pointless manner


Been a fool before yeah I admit it
I have made mistakes in the past and I am willing to acknowledge them


Realize that it's my time to quit it
I understand that it's time for me to stop repeating my past mistakes


I can't let my mistakes create my image
I won't allow my past mistakes to define who I am


At the top and got knocked right off my feet
I experienced a sudden, unexpected failure despite being in a successful position


Hit the ground head on world crumbled on me
I faced a significant downfall that had a profound impact on my life


Suffocated feel the pressure now I can't breathe
I feel overwhelmed and unable to cope with the immense pressure on me


Somebody come rescue me
I am seeking help and support from someone to alleviate my current situation


I froze couldn't come out of this coma
I felt paralyzed and unable to escape from a state of emotional numbness


Felt like my whole world was over
I believed that my entire life had come to an end


Felt like all I ever did was let you down
I had a constant feeling of disappointing someone


I just wanna get right back on my feet
I simply desire to regain stability and move forward


I'm tryna get right back on my feet
I am actively working towards getting back on track


Doing better for you
I am striving to improve myself for the sake of someone else


Doing better for me
I am motivated to better myself for my own benefit


And change who I used to be
I aim to transform and become a different person from who I once was


The time is now I ain't getting younger
I realize that I must take action promptly as I am not getting any younger


It's time to eat I can't with this hunger
I feel an intense desire and drive to achieve success


Can I make it no need to wonder
I question my ability to succeed, but there is no need to doubt


I just can't wait any longer
I am impatient and unwilling to wait any further


I can do this I know I can
I have confidence in my ability to accomplish this


I can be a better man
I have the potential to improve myself and become a better person


All I need is to keep my head up
I just need to maintain a positive attitude and not let setbacks discourage me


Keep my eyes on the prize and not let up
I must stay focused on my goals and remain determined without relenting


Life has this way and it shows us
Life has its own manner of teaching us valuable lessons


It feels like I been carrying the weight
I have been burdened with the heavy load of responsibility


Of the world on my shoulders
I feel as though I am carrying the weight and pressure of the entire world


And it's never over
This struggle and challenge is ongoing and seemingly endless


The worlds getting colder
The world around me feels more hostile and less compassionate


This boulder is crushing my soul
This immense obstacle is deeply affecting and tormenting my spirit


But I hold up
Nevertheless, I persevere and stay resilient


Stand up
I rise above the hardships and face them head-on


If you want to change your life
If you desire to transform your life


Just put your hands up
Take action and make a commitment to change


We can change our life tonight
Together, we have the power to change our lives starting now


It's time to man up
It's time to be courageous and take responsibility for our actions


Get to livin right
Start living in a positive and righteous manner


It's time to get ahold of our lives
It's time to take control and manage our own lives


Tryna put this all behind me
I am striving to leave this all in the past


A little help is all that I need
I require just a small amount of assistance


I'm right here
I am present and ready for help


Someone come find me
I am asking for someone to come and locate me


I'm tryna get back to the place where I was
I am endeavoring to return to the state or position I was previously in


It's my life I know I can change the outcome
I understand that I have the ability to alter the result or course of my own life


Gonna start doing things right from now on
I am determined to begin behaving correctly and making better choices from this point forward


With a little bit of help I can move on
With just a small amount of assistance, I can progress and leave the past behind


You need some help
You also require assistance


I need some help
I am in need of support and aid


Lets help each other out
Let's mutually assist one another


Getting so sick and tired
I am becoming extremely exhausted and fed up


Of guessing and self doubt
I am tired of constantly second-guessing myself and doubting my abilities


But when I think I cant handle it
However, when I believe I am unable to cope with it


I can handle more
I realize that I am capable of enduring and overcoming even greater challenges


Cuz I just realized what I got
Because I have just come to the realization of what I possess


Who I'm fighting for
I am fighting for the people or values that matter most to me




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Written by: Rey Kaye

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@perpetual61

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



All comments from YouTube:

@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 ......

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