Help!
★The Beatles Lyrics


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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

Overall Meaning

The Beatles' song "Help!" is a plea for assistance and support from someone close to the singer. The lyrics paint a picture of a once-independent individual who has now become vulnerable and insecure. The first verse acknowledges that the singer was once self-reliant and had no need for anyone's help. However, the second verse reveals that this is no longer the case, and the singer is struggling to cope with the changes in their life.


The chorus consists of a repetition of the word "help," emphasizing the singer's need for assistance. The request is not specific, leaving the interpretation of what kind of help is needed up to the listener's imagination. The bridge suggests that even though the singer's life has changed, they still hold on to the hope that they can regain their independence with the help of someone else.


Overall, the message conveyed is one of vulnerability and the realization that there are times when everyone needs someone else's support.


Line by Line Meaning

Help, I need somebody
The singer is asking for the assistance of someone.


Help, not just anybody
Any type of help will not suffice; the singer needs specific help.


Help, you know I need someone, help
The singer is urgently requesting the help of someone.


When I was younger, so much younger than today
In the past, the artist was younger and more independent.


I never needed anybody's help in any way
The artist used to be self-sufficient and did not require assistance from anyone.


But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured
The singer is no longer as confident in their ability to handle situations on their own.


Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors
The singer has had a change of heart and is now willing to accept help from others.


Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
The artist is requesting help because they are experiencing emotional distress.


And I do appreciate you being round
The artist is grateful for the presence of the person who is helping them.


Help me, get my feet back on the ground
The artist wants help in regaining stability in their life.


Won't you please, please help me
The singer is asking for help in the most desperate way possible.


And now my life has changed in oh so many ways
The artist's life has undergone numerous changes.


My independence seems to vanish in the haze
The singer feels as though their independence is becoming less clear to them.


But every now and then I feel so insecure
Despite the singer's efforts to be self-sufficient, they still experience periods of insecurity.


I know that I just need you like I've never done before
The singer recognizes that they need help now more than ever before.


Help me, get my feet back on the ground
The artist needs help in finding a sense of stability in their life.


Won't you please, please help me, help me, help me, oh
The artist is repeatedly and fervently asking for help from someone.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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@remokelm1838

Can we all take a second to appreciate how absolutely amazing Paul and George were with their backing vocals? What a mind blowing arrangement.

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