Help!
29. The Beatles Lyrics
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(Help) not just anybody
(Help) you know I need someone
(Help)
(When) when I was younger (when I was young) so much younger than today
(I never needed) 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)
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?
(Now) and now my life has changed (my life has changed) in oh-so-many ways (my independence)
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 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, I've 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?
The lyrics of the song "Help!" by the Beatles reveal vulnerability and a need for support. In the beginning, the singer is asking for help, emphasizing his need for assistance. However, as the song progresses, he reflects on a time when he did not require anyone's help but has since changed his mind. He acknowledges feeling insecure at times and recognizes that he needs someone to lean on every now and then. The singer ultimately pleads for assistance in getting his feet back on the ground and seeks the help of the listener.
The lyrics showcase the evolution of life and how we must adapt to change. The music video for the song also portrays this theme, with the Beatles dressed in black and white finely tailored suits, unleased to roam around fields of long grass. This was a major shift from their earlier clean cut looks. The song was used as the title track and theme song for the Beatles' second film, which further amplified the idea of help in different situations. The song shows a different side of the Beatles, who are generally known for their cheerful and catchy songs. It is a testament to their versatility, as they could successfully convey strong emotions like desperation and softness, defying the perception of a "one-dimensional" band.
Line by Line Meaning
(Help) I need somebody
I am in desperate need of someone's assistance.
(Help) not just anybody
I require a specific person's help, not just anyone's.
(Help) you know I need someone
You are aware that I am in need of help.
(Help)
Reiterating my plea for help.
(When) when I was younger (when I was young) so much younger than today
When I was much younger, I did not require anyone's help.
(I never needed) I never needed anybody's help in any way
I was quite self-sufficient in my youth.
(Now) but now these days are gone (these days are gone) I'm not so self-assured (and now I find)
As I have grown older, my self-assurance has diminished.
Now I find I've changed my mind, I've opened up the doors
I have realized that I need to seek help from others.
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
I am experiencing a low and require assistance.
And I do appreciate you being 'round
I am grateful that you are present.
Help me get my feet back on the ground
I require help in finding my stability again.
Won't you please, please help me?
I implore you to assist me.
(Now) and now my life has changed (my life has changed) in oh-so-many ways (my independence)
My life has undergone significant changes, particularly my sense of independence.
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
My sense of independence has become unclear.
(But) but every now and then (now and then) I feel so insecure (I know that I)
Occasionally, I experience feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty.
I know that I just need you like I never done before
I recognize that I require your help more than ever before.
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
Once again, I am in need of assistance.
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Once again, I express my gratitude.
Help me get my feet back on the ground
I require help in finding my stability again.
Won't you please, please help me?
Once again, I appeal to you for assistance.
When I was younger, so much younger than today
Reiterating my earlier point about my independence in my youth.
(Now) but now these days are gone (these days are gone) I'm not so self-assured (and now I find)
Reiterating my loss of self-assurance in my current state.
Now I find, I've changed my mind, I've opened up the doors
Reiterating my realization that I need to seek help from others.
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
Reiterating my plea for assistance.
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Reiterating my gratitude for your presence.
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Reiterating my need to find stability.
Won't you please, please help me, help me, help me, ooh?
A final, impassioned plea for assistance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nizaru100
@@lisettegarcia7013
In the Occident things are like this
Pop = Michel Jackson (Solo) and ABBA (group)
Rock= Beatles (group) and Elvis (Solo) !
Absolute Classical Musician = Johann Sebastian Bach;
Absolute Modern Musician = Jean-Michel Jarre;
and the Emperor of instruments = THE PIPE ORGAN
Tamam Shud
@DanielRalph56
Ringo: " i forgot my drums"
Ringo: *sees umbrella
Ringo: YES
@mr.random9239
That be me
@biggyflynnbond512
💩
@lizzychrome7630
Ringo is such a great drummer, he doesn't even need a drum set.
@minu4681
ahahahahahah
@Drea260
I’m pretty sure he’s using it indoors but whatever
@nosoyporta
"Okay kids don't forget to bring your instruments tomorrow"
Me: brings umbrella
@wolfgangamadeusmozart8177
Me: brings mayonnaise
@dugfuchfydyxymaddyfycufufu3114
I actually brought an umbrella and dressed up as ringo then my friends dressed up as the others and we played help our teacher was very confused then we told her “were the Beatles” and now she never questions us if we do strange things and sing
@asimov4979
I suppose you cant really use drums sitting at the back of a plank