In 2003, the album was ranked number 332 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
Help!
The Beatles Lyrics
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What would you think if I sang out of tune?
Would you stand up and walk out on me?
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
And I'll try not to sing out of key
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
What do I do when my love is away?
Does it worry you to be alone?
How do I feel by the end of the day?
Are you sad because you're on your own?
No, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, get high with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody?
I need somebody to love
Could it be anybody?
I want somebody to love
Would you believe in a love at first sight?
Yes, I'm certain that it happens all the time
What do you see when you turn out the light?
I can't tell you, but I know it's mine
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, get high with a little help from my friends
Oh, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody?
I just need someone to love
Could it be anybody?
I want somebody to love
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
Oh, I get high with a little help from my friends
Yes, I get by with a little help from my friends
With a little help from my friends
The lyrics of "Help!" by The Beatles express a sense of vulnerability and a need for support that contrasts with the confident and carefree attitude often seen in their earlier songs. The narrator admits that they used to be self-reliant and never asked for help, but now they have changed and find themselves feeling insecure and lost. They plead for somebody to come to their aid and help them get back on their feet. This sense of dependence and frustration becomes especially poignant in the refrain, where the narrator repeats the word "help" several times, as if desperately calling out for assistance.
Line by Line Meaning
(Help) I need somebody
The singer is in need of someone to assist him.
(Help) not just anybody
Anybody is not suitable to provide him with the kind of assistance he needs.
(Help) you know I need someone, help
The singer is exclaiming his cry for help in desperation.
(When) when I was younger (when I was young)
The singer is reminiscing about his past and his younger days.
So much younger than today
He is acknowledging that he is much older now.
(I never need) I never needed anybody's help in any way
He was self-sufficient in his youth and did not require anyone's assistance.
(Now) but now these days are gone (these days are gone)
He is admitting that he is not as capable as he used to be.
I'm not so self assured
His confidence has diminished over time.
(And now I find) now I find I've changed my mind
He has changed his perspective and requires help now.
And opened up the doors
He is now open to the idea of seeking help.
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
His emotional state is in distress and he needs assistance to feel better.
And I do appreciate you being 'round
He is grateful for someone being around to help him at his time of need.
Help me get my feet back on the ground
He needs someone to help him regain his sense of stability.
Won't you please, please help me
He is pleading with someone to give him the assistance he requires.
(My independ-) my independence seems to vanish in the haze
Even though he values his independence, he is struggling to maintain it.
(But) but every now and then (now and then)
Although it is not all the time, there are periods of time when he needs help.
I feel so insecure
He is admitting that he lacks confidence in himself and his abilities.
(I know that I) I know that I just need you like
He understands that he requires someone's help to feel better.
I've never done before
This is a new experience for him and he is learning to be vulnerable and ask for help.
Help me, help me, help me, ooh
He is desperately pleading for someone to help him in this difficult time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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Help! Lyrics
[Intro]
(Help!) I need somebody
(Help!) Not just anybody
(Help!) You know I need someone
(Help!)
[Verse 1]
When I was younger so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors
[Chorus]
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
[Verse 2]
And now my life has changed in oh so many ways
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
But every now and then I feel so insecure
I know that I just need you like I've never done before
[Chorus]
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
[Verse 3]
When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors
[Chorus]
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
Help me? Help me? Ooh
BreadLoafGames
Help! Lyrics
[Intro]
(Help!) I need somebody
(Help!) Not just anybody
(Help!) You know I need someone
(Help!)
[Verse 1]
When I was younger so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors
[Chorus]
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
[Verse 2]
And now my life has changed in oh so many ways
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
But every now and then I feel so insecure
I know that I just need you like I've never done before
[Chorus]
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
[Verse 3]
When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors
[Chorus]
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
Help me? Help me? Ooh
Fire3D
LYRICS
(Help)
I need somebody
(Help)
Not just anybody
(Help)
You know I need someone
(Help)
When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
And now my life has changed in, oh, so many ways
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
But every now and then I feel so insecure
I know that I just need you like I've never done before
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
Help me, help me, oh
Diana
I need somebody
(Help) not just anybody
(Help) you know I need someone, help
So much younger than today
(I never need) I never needed anybody's help in any way
(Now) but now these days are gone (these days are gone)
I'm not so self assured
(And now I find) now I find I've changed my mind
And opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me
In oh so many ways
(My independ-) my independence seems to vanish in the haze
(But) but every now and then (now and then)
I feel so insecure
(I know that I) I know that I just need you like
I've never done before
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me
When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
(Now) but now these days are gone (these days are gone)
I'm not so self assured
(And now I find) now I find I've changed my mind
And opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me, help me, help me, ooh
Fatur Rohman
Help
I need somebody
(Help) not just anybody
(Help) you know I need someone, help
So much younger than today
(I never need) I never needed anybody's help in any way
(Now) but now these days are gone (these days are gone)
I'm not so self assured
(And now I find) now I find I've changed my mind
And opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me
In oh so many ways
(My independ-) my independence seems to vanish in the haze
(But) but every now and then (now and then)
I feel so insecure
(I know that I) I know that I just need you like
I've never done before
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me
When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
(Now) but now these days are gone (these days are gone)
I'm not so self assured
(And now I find) now I find I've changed my mind
And opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me, help me, help me, ooh
reecedoyle259
In fairness I've never seen anyone play the umbrella as good as Ringo, truly valuable member of the group
Geoffrey W
It must have come in handy when they were recording the song Rain.
Lukenoble2
They should probably get a drummer soon
daniel m
The umbrella is actually doing more than the guitars.
Brett Wells
Big laugh from this - thanks.
ThommywithanH
But why does ringo play such a bad umbrella? That thing is gonna break! or well it already must have.
Madly Odd Official
Ringo should be praised for his commitment to the band and his always positive attitude. He was an integral part of The Beatles' success and is remembered fondly by fans all over the world.
woo
ringo :)
CharlieBando
@wooRingo = the Beatles scapegoat
woo
@CharlieBando :(