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Message in a Bottle

Machine Head
Track 8 on The Burning Red 

Producer

Ross Robinson
Aug. 9, 19991 viewer

Message in a Bottle Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Just a castaway
An island lost at sea, o
Another lonely day
With no one here but me, o
More loneliness
Than any man could bear
Rescue me before I fall into despair

[Chorus]
I'll send an SOS to the world
I'll 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, yeah
Message in a bottle, yeah

[Verse 2]
A year has passed since I wrote my note
But I should have known this right from the start
Only hope can keep us together, yeah
Love can mend your life
But love can break your heart, o

[Chorus]
I'll send an SOS to the world
I'll send an SOS to the world
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
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Message in a bottle, yeah
Message in a bottle, yeah

I'm sending out an SOS... (repeat)

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The Burning Red (1999)
Machine Head
  1. 1.
    Enter the Phoenix
  2. 2.
    Desire to Fire
  3. 3.
    Nothing Left
  4. 4.
    The Blood, The Sweat, The Tears
  5. 5.
    Silver
  6. 6.
    From This Day
  7. 7.
    Exhale the Vile
  8. 8.
    Message in a Bottle
  9. 9.
    Devil with the King’s Card
  10. 10.
    I Defy
  11. 11.
    Five
  12. 12.
    The Burning Red
  13. 13.
    House of Suffering
  14. 14.
    Alcoholocaust
Credits
Producer
Writer
Vocals
Guitar
Bass Guitar
Drums
Recording Engineer
Assistant Recording Engineer
Mixing Engineer
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Mastering Engineer
Label
Recorded At
Indigo Ranch Studios
Release Date
August 9, 1999
Message in a Bottle Is A Cover Of
Tags
RockUSAIn EnglishCoverAlternative Rock
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