Helter Skelter
Dana Fuchs Lyrics
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Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again.
Do, don't you want me to love you
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
Tell me, tell me, tell me, come on tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer.
Helter skelter, helter skelter
Helter skelter.
Will you, won't you want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me, tell me, tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer.
Look out
Helter skelter, helter skelter
Helter skelter.
Look out 'cause here she comes.
When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again.
Well do you, don't you want me to love you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me, tell me, tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer.
Look out
Helter skelter, helter skelter
Helter skelter.
Look out helter skelter
She's coming down fast.
Yes she is.
Yes she is
(I've got blisters on my fingers)
Dana Fuchs's song Helter Skelter begins with the lyrics "when I get to the bottom, I go back to the top of the slide". The song follows a theme of a spiraling descent into madness or obsession, with the metaphor of a slide used to signify being on a ride that cannot be stopped. The chorus of "helter skelter" repeats, evoking a sense of chaos and abandon.
The lyrics in the second verse ask "Do, don't you want me to love you?" and "You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer", indicating a struggle between two people who may have differing desires or expectations in their relationship. The repeated questioning of "tell me the answer" shows a desperate need for clarity in a confusing situation.
The final verse adds a sense of urgency to the song, with the line "look out 'cause here she comes" and the repetition of "helter skelter" becoming more frantic. The ending line of "I've got blisters on my fingers" could be seen as a reference to the intense emotions and physical strain of the situation described in the song.
Overall, the lyrics of Helter Skelter convey a sense of obsession and chaos, as well as a struggle for emotional clarity in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide
I keep repeating the same thing over and over again even though it leads to the same undesirable outcome, like going down a slide over and over.
Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
I deviate from my repetitive routine for a bit and take a chance, but ultimately end up back where I started.
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again.
I keep doing this routine until I see you again, even though I know it's not going to change anything.
Do, don't you want me to love you
Are you interested in being loved by me?
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
I'm moving quickly, but I feel like I'm in a better place than you.
Tell me, tell me, tell me, come on tell me the answer
I'm desperate for an answer, please tell me what you want from me.
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer.
You may have qualities that I'm attracted to, but you can't keep up with me.
Helter skelter, helter skelter
I'm going around in circles, things are getting crazy.
Will you, won't you want me to make you
Are you interested in being with me and having me take control?
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
I'm moving quickly, but I don't want to hurt you.
Look out
Be careful, something dangerous is happening.
Look out 'cause here she comes.
I'm about to do something surprising and exciting.
Well do you, don't you want me to love you
Do you want to be loved by me or not?
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
I'm moving quickly, but I don't want to cause you any harm or damage.
Look out
Something unexpected is about to happen.
Look out helter skelter
Be careful, things are getting chaotic and out of control.
She's coming down fast.
I'm moving quickly and with force.
Yes she is.
Confirming that I am indeed coming down fast and with intensity.
(I've got blisters on my fingers)
I've been working hard and now I have physical marks to show for it, like a guitar player with blisters on their fingers from playing for hours.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rob Walton
There have only ever been a handful of artists who have been able to perform with this level of intensity and talent. You, Dana Fuchs, are most definitely one of the few. We are not worthy.......
crazycowgirl
i NEVER get tired of hearing her sing this song. This is the best cover i've ever heard.
raymesquite
Her voice reminds me of Janis Joplin. Hit the notes so powerfully.
stilltainted922
the first time i ever saw her live, was playing her in Love, Janis
Luis Fer Alonzo
In the movie Across The Universe she's a reference to Janis Joplin.
TalladegaNightsLuver11 Lol!
i was just about to say that! c:
DMSProduktions
Yes, but SHE sings in TUNE!
ml-youtube
Check out
Sass Jordan, pissing down,,
Dianne Saavedra Lengele
Hands down, one of the best covers of this song. Ever.
Auntie Pea Sea
The Soroxas
I think you need to check your grammar, and your spelling.