La canción narra la historia de un náufrago en una isla, quien envía un mensaje en una botella con la esperanza de obtener ayuda. Un año después, siente que no necesita el amor. Posteriormente, encuentra "cien billones de botellas" en la playa, descubriendo que hay más gente en la misma situación.
Just a castaway. An island lost at sea. Another lonely day With no one here but me. More loneliness Than any man could bear. Rescue me before I fall into despair. I'll send an SOS to the world. I'll send an SOS to the world. I hope that someone gets my Message in a bottle. 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 SOS to the world. I'll send an SOS to the world. I hope that someone gets my Message in a bottle. Walked out this morning, Don't believe what I saw. A hundred billion bottles Washed up on the shore. Seems I'm not alone at being alone. A hundred billion castaways Looking for a home. I'll send an SOS to the world. I'll send an SOS to the world. I hope that someone gets my Message in a bottle.