Lyrics & Structure (Sting's Solo Version
Verse:
Just a castaway
An island lost at sea
Another lonely day
With no one here but me
More loneliness
Than any man could bear
Rescue me before I fall into despair
Pre-Chorus:
I'll send an SOS to the world
I'll send an SOS to the world
Chorus:
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)
(C#m7 -> A) 3 times
Verse:
A year has passed since I wrote my note
But I should have known this right from the start
Only hope can keep me together
Love can mend your life
But love can break your heart
Pre-Chorus:
I'll send an SOS to the world
I'll send an SOS to the world
Extended Chorus:
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
Oh, message in a bottle
Message in a bottle)
(C#m7 -> A) 7 times
Verse:
(Sans Guitar) Walked out this morning
Don't believe what I saw
A hundred billion bottles
Washed up on the shore
(Guitar Returns) Seems I'm not alone at being alone
A hundred billion castaways
Looking for a home
Pre-Chorus:
I'll send an SOS to the world
I'll send an SOS to the world
Extended Chorus:
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
Message in a bottle)
Verse Progression & Outtro:
Sending out an SOS...