Help
5.01 Glee Cast Lyrics

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I wake up in the mornings
Sinking halfway to the bottom
There's a loud, distorted screaming in my soul
Everything is dark and empty
And I don't know how to fix it
So I curl up in a ball
And cry in the comfort of my home
I don't know why I feel like shit

I say I'm fine, but I'm not fine
I'm dying inside and all I see are demons
I try to hide all my deepest feelings
I'm dying inside and all I see are demons
I try to hide all my deepest feelings
I think there's something wrong with me
Cause all I see is death
Every time I go outside,
I look like I've been doing meth
And I sleep for 19 hours on a Thursday afternoon
Every now and then, I cough up blood
And I don't know what to do
I don't know why I feel like shit
I will not see a therapist
Ladies and gentlemen,
If you wanna fucking kill yourself,
Put your fucking hands up.
Yeah! Razorblades in the air, everybody!
Hey, oh, hey, oh, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Help, help, help, help, help, help, HELP!
I'm dying inside, and all I see are demons
I try to hide all my deepest feelings

I'm dying inside and all I see are demons
I try to hide all my deepest feelings

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Help" by the Glee Cast depict a deep sense of despair and emotional turmoil. The singer wakes up feeling trapped and sinking, metaphorically representing their mental state. They describe a loud, distorted screaming in their soul, symbolizing the anguish and pain they are experiencing. Everything around them feels dark and empty, and they feel lost and unable to fix it. This leads them to retreat into the comfort of their home, where they curl up in a ball and cry.

The lyrics continue to reveal the singer's inner struggles, as they confess feeling like shit and pretending to be fine when they are actually dying inside. They see demons surrounding them, metaphorically representing their inner demons or personal battles. They attempt to hide their deepest feelings, perhaps out of fear or the belief that others won't understand. They also mention physical symptoms like looking like they've been doing drugs, coughing up blood, and experiencing excessive sleep.

The last part of the song takes a dark turn, with a provocative statement encouraging those struggling with suicidal thoughts to raise their hands. This line can be interpreted as an attention-seeking cry for help or an expression of solidarity to let others know they are not alone in their pain.

Line by Line Meaning

I wake up in the mornings
I start my day, but it feels heavy and difficult

Sinking halfway to the bottom
I feel like I'm slowly losing hope and descending into darkness

There's a loud, distorted screaming in my soul
I have an overwhelming anguish and pain within me

Everything is dark and empty
My surroundings and emotions are devoid of light and fulfillment

And I don't know how to fix it
I feel helpless and clueless about finding a solution

So I curl up in a ball
I retreat into myself, seeking comfort and protection

And cry in the comfort of my home
I release my emotions and tears in the familiar safety of my own space

I don't know why I feel like shit
I can't understand the reasons behind my terrible state of mind

I say I'm fine, but I'm not fine
I pretend to be okay, but deep down, I'm far from being okay

I'm dying inside and all I see are demons
Internally, I feel like I'm perishing, surrounded by overwhelming negativity and darkness

I try to hide all my deepest feelings
I make efforts to conceal my most profound emotions from others

I think there's something wrong with me
I believe that there might be an issue or disorder affecting me

Cause all I see is death
Everywhere I look, I perceive darkness, suffering, and mortality

Every time I go outside, I look like I've been doing meth
My appearance reflects the toll my emotional state has taken on me

And I sleep for 19 hours on a Thursday afternoon
My exhaustion and fatigue manifest in excessive and unusual amounts of sleep

Every now and then, I cough up blood
Occasionally, I experience physical symptoms that indicate a deeper problem

And I don't know what to do
I feel lost and uncertain about how to address my circumstances

I will not see a therapist
I resist the idea of seeking professional help for my mental health struggles

Ladies and gentlemen, if you wanna fucking kill yourself, put your fucking hands up.
In a desperate plea, acknowledging the intensity of mental anguish and the thought of suicide

Yeah! Razorblades in the air, everybody!
Symbolically raising a symbol of self-harm as a representation of internal pain and desperation

Hey, oh, hey, oh, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Repetitive sounds expressing distress, confusion, and sadness

Help, help, help, help, help, help, HELP!
Begging for assistance, support, and a way out of the overwhelming darkness

I'm dying inside, and all I see are demons
My inner self feels like it's slowly fading away, plagued by negative influences or thoughts

I try to hide all my deepest feelings
I make attempts to conceal my most profound emotions from others

I'm dying inside and all I see are demons
Internally, I feel like I'm perishing, surrounded by overwhelming negativity and darkness

I try to hide all my deepest feelings
I make efforts to conceal my most profound emotions from others

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Nihat Getiren

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