Help Me Somebody
Brian Eno & David Byrne Lyrics
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"Nobody loves(?) me" you make yourself look bad.
Help me somebody.
You need to take a good look at yourself a
And see if you're the kind of person that God wants you to be.
It's no big thing, it's a small thing, what... people... think(?).
Help me somebody.
There's no escape from Him.
He's so high you can't get over Him.
He's so low you can't get under Him.
He's so wide you can't get around Him.
If you make your bed in Heaven He's there.
If you make your bed in Hell He's there.
He's everywhere.
Woo! Help me somebody. Woo! Help me somebody.
The song "Help Me Somebody" by Brian Eno and David Byrne tells the story of an individual who feels isolated, misunderstood, and unloved. The lyrics suggest that the person is acting and speaking in a way that makes them unattractive to others, and they are asking for help. The chorus "Help me somebody" reinforces the idea that they need assistance from someone, whether it's God or another person.
The second part of the song emphasizes the omnipresence of God, suggesting that no matter where the person goes, they cannot escape his presence. The lyrics describe God as so big and all-encompassing that he cannot be avoided. The use of the word "Woo!" after each repetition of "Help me somebody" serves to emphasize the desperate plea for assistance.
Overall, the song's message is one of seeking help from a higher power or another individual to overcome personal struggles and become the person that God intends for them to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Talkin' funny and lookin' funny and talkin' 'bout "Nobody loves(?) me" you make yourself look bad.
If you talk and behave oddly and complain that nobody cares for you, you will end up creating a negative image of yourself in front of others.
Help me somebody.
Asking for assistance from anyone who can help.
You need to take a good look at yourself a
And see if you're the kind of person that God wants you to be.
It is essential to introspect and analyze your persona to find out if you are living your life according to the desires of God.
It's no big thing, it's a small thing, what... people... think(?).
The opinions and thoughts of others do not hold much significance in your life, and you must not attach too much importance to them.
There's no escape from Him.
He's so high you can't get over Him.
He's so low you can't get under Him.
He's so wide you can't get around Him.
If you make your bed in Heaven He's there.
If you make your bed in Hell He's there.
He's everywhere.
God is omnipresent and cannot be escaped or avoided as he exists everywhere, even in the depths of hell and at the pinnacle of heaven.
Woo! Help me somebody.
Woo! Help me somebody.
Expressing the need for help with great enthusiasm and urgency.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BYRNE, BRIAN ENO
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Talkin' funny and lookin' funny and talkin' 'bout
"Nobody loves(?) me" you make yourself look bad.
Help me somebody.
You need to take a good look at yourself a
And see if you're the kind of person that God wants you to be.
It's no big thing, it's a small thing, what... people... think(?).
Help me somebody.
There's no escape from Him.
He's so high you can't get over Him.
He's so low you can't get under Him.
He's so wide you can't get around Him.
If you make your bed in Heaven He's there.
If you make your bed in Hell He's there.
He's everywhere.
Woo! Help me somebody. Woo! Help me somebody.
SONGWRITERS
BYRNE, DAVID/ENO, BRIAN PETER GEORGE
@mappleg8347
Wish this kind of music was still being made today. Oh how I miss this
@holdon4992
Just need a couple of geniuses again, that’s all.
@keithfinsley330
Still, one of the most amazing records ever made!
@coreycox2345
I feel lucky to have had a friend back then who had the album, Keith Finsley, or I might have missed it.
@michelinodellelce3415
I couldn't agree more.
@philliplindsey9610
Can I get an amen!
@davidmalakie6622
Still 🔥
@rolandosarabia810
I agree. I was lucky enough to hear the master.
@clairclarke4642
This came from some portal to eno and Byrne's minds. They paid attention and created an almost perfect album. Dancing girls is the only thing missing.
@MegaElvisd
I remember when I first heard this and I went, "Good God, this is amazing." I just couldn't stop dancing.