Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: funk
Song Meaning of “Reach for the Bottle” by Belleruche
Reach for the Bottle, as the title evokes, speaks to the power of the unlikely vessel we may be tempted to rely on for comfort or solace from our troubles. In this song, the singer calls on their audience to not succumb to the temptation of such a dangerously distracting yet alluring distraction and instead to reach for something else – something that can truly bring peace and rest.
The verses present the reality of a life that can be painful, full of toil and worry and without any real solace. The listener is asked to let go of things such as stress, sleeplessness and anxiety and replace them with hope, faith and understanding. Life can be too short to waste it on things that do not bring lasting peace and joy. Instead, reach for a light, reach for a power that can bring lasting healing and fulfillment.
The chorus drives the sentiment home, again pleading for the audience not to reach for the bottle but rather to reach out for something that would truly bring relief – the potential transformation that can come from the power of a higher force.
Ultimately, this song implores us to not reach for the bottle but reach out for something greater. Not only does it offer hope but it provides a pathway to reaching out for something that can provide lasting peace and joy.