Just cast away and I am lost at sea
Another lonely day and no one here but me
More loneliness than any man could bare
Rescue me before I fall into despair

I send an SOS to the world
I send an SOS to the world

I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my

Message in a bottle
Message in a bottle
Message in a bottle

A year has passed since I wrote my note
I should have known it right from the start
Only hope can keep me together
Love can mend your life but love can break your heart

I send an SOS to the world
I send an SOS to the world

I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my

Message in a bottle
Message in a bottle, hey
Message in a bottle, bottle

Walked out this morning, I don't believe what I saw
A hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore
It seems I'm not alone at being alone
A hundred million castaways, all looking for a home

I send an SOS to the world
I send an SOS to the world

I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my

Message in a bottle
Message in a bottle, yeah
Message in a bottle, hey




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Message in a Bottle Lyrics as written by Gordon Sumner

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    Having been around when the Police were actually recording (as was John Mayer, though he's a tad younger than I am) AND being a die-hard Police and Sting fan, I have to give creds to him for doing the song justice with this rendition.

    It's a damn good song, and in the right hands, it totally will rock. But Mayer has the right hands. And the right heart.

    Sting would be proud.

    GreyBlueEyeson August 25, 2006   Link

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