About the song
Emotional Rescue: The Rolling Stones’ Disco-Tinged Experiment
In the heart of the disco era, even rock and roll legends weren’t immune to the allure of the dance floor. The Rolling Stones’ “Emotional Rescue,” the title track from their 1980 album, is a testament to this. A surprising departure from their signature bluesy rock, the song is a foray into a smoother, funkier sound, complete with a pulsating bassline, falsetto vocals from Mick Jagger, and a synthesizer that wouldn’t feel out of place in a Studio 54 set.
While some critics and fans were taken aback by this stylistic shift, “Emotional Rescue” is undeniably catchy. It showcases the band’s versatility and willingness to experiment with new sounds. The lyrics, though simple, touch on themes of vulnerability and the need for emotional support, resonating with listeners who might not have expected such depth from a disco-infused track.
The song’s success, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, proved that The Rolling Stones could evolve without losing their core audience. It’s a testament to their enduring appeal and ability to adapt to changing musical landscapes.
For those who grew up with the Stones’ earlier, grittier sound, “Emotional Rescue” might be a curious anomaly. But for those open to a different side of the band, it’s a fascinating glimpse into their willingness to push boundaries and embrace the unexpected. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a newcomer to their music, “Emotional Rescue” offers a unique listening experience that challenges preconceived notions and invites you to move to the rhythm of a different kind of Rolling Stones groove.
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Lyrics
Is there nothing I can say
Nothing I can do
Change your mind
I’m so in love with you
Too deep in
You can’t get out
You’re just a poor girl in a rich man’s house
Yeah, baby, I’m crying over you
Don’t you know promises were never made to keep?
Just like the night, they dissolve off in sleep
I’ll be your savior, steadfast and true
I’ll come to your emotional rescue
I’ll come to your emotional rescue
Yeah, the other night, crying
Crying baby, yeah yeah I’m crying
Yeah I’m like a child baby
I’m like a child baby
Child yeah, I’m like a child, like a child like a child like a child
You think you’re one of a special breed
You think that you’re his pet Pekingese
I’ll be your savior, steadfast and true
I’ll come to your emotional rescue
I’ll come to your emotional rescue
I was dreaming last night babe
Last night I was dreaming
How you’d be mine, but I was crying
Like a child, yeah, I was crying
Crying like a child
You will be mine, mine, mine, mine, mine, all mine
You could be mine, could be mine, could be mine all mine
I come to you, so silent in the night
So stealthy, so animal quiet
I’ll be your savior, steadfast and true
I’ll come to your emotional rescue
I’ll come to your emotional rescue
Yeah, you should be mine, mine, whew
Yes, you could be mine
Tonight and every night
I would be your knight in shining armour
Coming to your emotional rescue
You will be mine, you will be mine, all mine
You will be mine, you will be mine, all mine
I will be your knight in shining armour
Riding across the desert on a fine Arab charger