Helter Skelter
Across the Universe Soundtrack/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)
The lyrics to the song Helter Skelter by Dana Fuchs is full of energy and enthusiasm, with lyrics that describe the feeling of being on a rollercoaster. The first stanza describes the process of sliding down the slide, and how the ride is so fast and thrilling that it's impossible to stop until you reach the bottom. Every time the singer reaches the bottom, they see their lover again, and the cycle continues.
The chorus of the song describes the singer's desperation for their lover's attention, as they repeatedly ask "Do, don't you want me to love you?" and "Will you, won't you want me to make you?" The lyrics also take a jab at the lover, saying that they may be good at love, but they're not good at dancing.
The chorus then repeats with the addition of "Look out," which adds a sense of danger to the song. The final line of the song, "I've got blisters on my fingers," is a reference to a comment made by Ringo Starr during the recording of the original Beatles version of this song, where he said that his hands hurt so much from drumming that he had blisters on his fingers. Overall, Helter Skelter is a song about the constant thrill of love and the excitement of being out of control.
Line by Line Meaning
When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide
I am caught in a never-ending cycle of descending and ascending, repeating the same mistake over and over again.
Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
I am indulging in a temporary escape, trying to forget the reality that awaits me at the bottom of the slide.
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again.
Despite my efforts to escape, I am inevitably drawn back to the source of my distress.
Do, don't you want me to love you
I am desperate for your affection and approval, but I am unsure if you feel the same way.
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
I am descending into a state of chaos and confusion, but I am still trying to maintain a sense of superiority over you.
Tell me, tell me, tell me, come on tell me the answer
I am seeking clarity and resolution, but I am relying on you to provide the answers I need.
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer.
You may have the capacity for affection, but you lack the grace and finesse to navigate our relationship.
Helter skelter, helter skelter
I am in a state of frenzy and instability, unable to find a sense of order or control.
Will you, won't you want me to make you
I am trying to manipulate you into returning my affections, regardless of whether or not you truly desire me.
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
My descent into chaos may have consequences for you, but I am pleading with you to withstand them for my sake.
Look out 'cause here she comes.
I am a force to be reckoned with, and you should be wary of the wrath I may unleash upon you.
Look out helter skelter
The chaos and instability of my emotional state is about to boil over, and you should prepare for the consequences.
She's coming down fast.
I am losing my grip on reality and descending into a state of madness at an alarming rate.
Yes she is.
My descent into madness is inevitable, and there is little anyone can do to stop it.
(I've got blisters on my fingers)
I have been pushing myself to the brink of exhaustion to maintain my grip on reality, but I am teetering on the edge.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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