Discover the story of the song > West One Shine On Me – The Ruts

The lyrics describe a person who feels lost and stranded, like they are on an island. They are alone and it is dark. They are asking for someone to rescue them or they will stay stranded. The person feels like a rat when they get high, and they see people falling on the floor and running away. They want the lights to shine on them so they can see and find their way home.