Rescue
Rescue: A Journey of Regret and Longing
Lyrics
This is not a love song
This song is not about love.
Or a plea to change the past
It doesn't plead to change the past.
It's the wishing and the wanting and the things that I can't take back
Expresses regrets, desires, and unchangeable mistakes.
This is not your song
It's not the listener's song; the singer claims ownership.
It is mine to sing to you
The singer addresses the listener, reversing roles in pain.
A role reversal of the pain I put you through
Reflects on the pain inflicted on the listener.
If you told me then where we'd end up now
If the future outcome was known, actions might have changed.
I'd get off the train turn around
The singer would have changed course if aware of the outcome.
Cause who we were shifted off track
Shift in the relationship as soon as a significant event occurred.
As soon as the plane left the ground
Reference to a departure, possibly a journey or change in circumstances.
On this foreign path that I'm winding down
Navigating an unfamiliar path with twists and turns.
Every turn I take is new
Each decision leads to a new experience.
The only thing I know is that I miss you
Expresses a deep longing for the listener.
Do you remember that feeling of a new start?
Recollection of the feeling of a fresh beginning.
The night you were locked out I rescued you in my car
Reference to a past event where the singer rescued the listener.
I could feel it
Sensations and emotions from the rescue.
The sparks from the passenger's side
Indication of a spark, possibly passion, ignited during the rescue.
A fire we had started bright and brilliant until it died
The intensity of the fire diminished over time.
If you told me then where we'd end up now
Similar to lines 9 and 10, reflecting on potential changes.
I'd get off the train turn around
Reiteration of the idea that knowledge of the future could alter actions.
Cause who we were shifted off track
The relationship deviated from its course after a pivotal moment.
As soon as the plane left the ground
Connection to a departure or change, akin to line 12.
On this foreign path that I'm winding down
Continuation of navigating an unfamiliar path with uncertainties.
Every turn I take is new
Each new decision leads to uncharted territory.
The only thing I know is that I miss you
The enduring sentiment of missing the listener.
I am running out of ways of rationalizing all the running away
Experiencing difficulty rationalizing repeated avoidance.
So can I turn around and retrace my steps?
Contemplating a return and retracing steps to mend past actions.
Is it already too late?
Questioning whether it's too late to make amends.
If you told me then where we'd end up now
Reiteration of the impact of future knowledge on decisions.
I'd get off the train turn around
Emphasizes the potential change in actions with foresight.
Cause who we were shifted off track
Reflects on the deviation from the original path after a significant event.
As soon as the plane left the ground
Connection to a departure or change, repeating themes from lines 12 and 26.
On this foreign path that I'm winding down
Continuation of navigating an unfamiliar path with uncertainties.
Every turn I take is new
Each new decision leads to uncharted territory.
The only thing I know is that I miss you
The persistent acknowledgment of missing the listener.
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