Rust
Echo And The Bunnymen · What Are You Going To Do With Your Life? [1999]
Down amongst the dust
I need someone to help me
Yeah, I need someone to trust
There's something in these tears
Turning me to rust
I need someone to help me
Yeah, I need someone to touch
Give me one more try
And I'll come flaking back to you
Wish that you were here
I wish that it was true
I can feel stars
Shooting through my heart like rain
Leaving all the scars
Where the pleasure turns to pain
Point me in the light
Of a bright and a shining right direction
And then take me home again
Just when you thing it's over
Just when you think it's done
Out of every nowhere
Never see it come
I know the lines are showing
I can't keep them in
Like everybody's story
It's written on the skin
Give me one last try
And I'll make it up to you
Wish that you were here
Wish that I was true
I can feel stars
Shooting through my heart like rain
Leaving all the scars
Where the pleasure turns to pain
Point me in the light
Of a bright and a shining right direction
And then take me home again
Take me home again
I wish that you were here
Down amongst my dust
I need someone to help me
Yeah, I need someone to trust
There's something in these tears
Turning me to rust
Wish that you were here
Wish that it was us
I can feel stars
Shooting through my heart like rain
Leaving all the scars
Where the pleasure turns to pain
Point me in the light
Of a bright and a shining right direction
And then take me home again
Take me home again
Take me home again
Everything's gonna be alright
Everything's gonna be alright
Everything's gonna be alright
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Rust - Echo And The Bunnymen
Echo And The Bunnymen's 'Rust' stands as a defining track from their 1999 album 'What Are You Going To Do With Your Life?', capturing the band's signature blend of post-punk energy and melodic sensibility. Released during a pivotal era for the group, the song exemplifies their ability to fuse driving rhythms with atmospheric textures, creating a sound that resonated deeply with fans of the genre. The recording showcases the band's evolution, moving beyond their earlier raw edges to embrace a more polished yet emotionally charged aesthetic that characterized their late 90s output. As a staple of their discography, 'Rust' remains a powerful representation of the shoegaze and alternative rock movements of the time, cementing the band's legacy through its enduring melodic hooks and dynamic performance.