Message in a Bottle

The Police

About Message in a Bottle

"Message in a Bottle" is a song by English rock band The Police. It was released as the lead single from their second studio album, Reggatta de Blanc (1979). Written by the band's lead singer and bassist Sting, the song is ostensibly about a story of a castaway on an island, who sends out a message in a bottle to seek love. A year later, he has not received any sort of response, and despairs, thinking he is destined to be alone. The next day, he sees "a hundred billion bottles" on the shore, finding out that there are more people like him out there. American rock band American Hi-Fi performed a cover of the song for the 2003 film Rugrats Go Wild. The song was the first of their five UK number one singles. Rolling Stone ranked it number 65 on its list of the "100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time". 


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Just a cast away an island lost at sea-o
Another lonely day, no one here but me-o
More loneliness than any man could bear
Rescue me before I fall into despair-o
 
I'll send an S.O.S. to the world 
I'll send an S.O.S. 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 yeah
Message in a bottle yeah
 
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
 
I'll send an S.O.S. to the world 
I'll send an S.O.S. 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 yeah
Message in a bottle yeah
Oh message in a bottle yeah
Message in a bottle yeah
 
Walked out this morning I don't believe what I saw
A hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore
Seems I'm not alone in being alone 
A hundred billion castaways looking for a home
 
I'll send an S.O.S. to the world 
I'll send an S.O.S. 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 yeah
Message in a bottle yeah
Message in a bottle whoa
Message in a bottle yeah

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The Police

The Police was an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the vast majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting (lead vocals, bass), Andy Summers (guitar) and Stewart Copeland (drums). The Police became globally popular in the late 1970s and are generally regarded as one of the first New Wave groups to achieve mainstream success, playing a style of rock that was influenced by punk, reggae, and jazz. more »

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Written by: Gordon Sumner

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Release and Reception
"Message in a Bottle" was released in September 1979 as the lead single of the band's second studio album, "Reggatta de Blanc." - The song became The Police's first number-one hit song in the United Kingdom, topping the UK Singles Chart for three weeks.
Musical Composition
Characterized by a signature guitar riff and narrative-driven, emotionally intense lyrics, "Message in a Bottle" is a pop-rock and reggae-infused song. - The song's tempo is approximately 150 beats per minute, categorized as an uptempo song.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of "Message in a Bottle" tell a tale of isolation and longing, seen through the lens of a castaway on an isolated island sending out a message in a bottle hoping someone would find it.
Live Performances
Sting often includes "Message in a Bottle" in his setlist during solo tours, and it remains a fan favourite during concerts. - During live renditions of the track, Sting often changes the song's lyrics to "I’ll send an SOS to the world, I hope that someone gets my, Message in a bottle."
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered "Message in a Bottle," including Machine Head, John Mayer, and 30 Seconds to Mars. - Matisyahu, a reggae artist, also has done a version of the song while maintaining its original reggae sound.
Awards
In 2009, "Message in a Bottle" was honored at the BMI London Awards for achieving 4 million airplays.
Cultural Impact
"Message in a Bottle" remains a celebrated classic that dealt with themes of loneliness, hope, and connectivity, which are relatable to many people. - The song's title and phrase has since been widely used in popular culture, inspiring a Nicholas Sparks novel and subsequent film of the same name.

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