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Lifeboat
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Aug 27, 2026 updated
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Needtobreathe's 'Lifeboat (Demo)' is a reflective song about emotional exhaustion and the need for connection. The lyrics speak to feeling overwhelmed, struggling with loneliness, and seeking someone to help navigate through difficult times. The metaphor of love as an ocean and the other person as a lifeboat conveys dependence and the desire for rescue. While not overtly religious, the themes of hope, reliance, and being saved can resonate with Christian listeners, suggesting a spiritual interpretation of finding strength and support in a higher power or community.
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Take a rest from feeling like you're dead
Happiness is not just left for fools
Breathin', it's getting harder every day
Finding you're gonna make the same mistake
Tell me when you're over him
Come back now
Help me fight the loneliness
You're the only way out
Show yourself, it's getting harder every day
Fine alone, you're gonna make it if you stay
Tell me when you're over him
You come back now
Help me fight the loneliness
You're my only way, out
(You're my only way out)
Love is an ocean
Ooh, and you can't swim alone
No, I don't float
You're my lifeboat
Love is an ocean
Ooh, and you can't swim alone
No, I don't float
You're my lifeboat