With A Little Help From My Friends
Across the Universe Soundtrack/Jim Sturgess Lyrics
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If I sang outta tune
Would you stand up
And walk out on me
Lend me your ears
And I'll sing you a song
And I'll try not to sing
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends
Gets high with a little help
From his friends
Oh I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
What do I do when my love is away
Does it worry you to be alone
How do I feel by the end of the day
Are you sad because your
On your own
I get by with a little help
From my friends
Yeah, I get high with a little help from my friends
Oh, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody
I need somebody to love
Could it be anybody
I want somebody to love
Would you believe in a
Love at first sight
Yeah I'm certain that it happens
All the time
What do you see when you turn
Out the light, I can't tell ya
But I know it's mine
Oh, I get by with a little help
From my friends
Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends
Oh, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody
I need someone to love
Could it be anybody
Oh
Have a little help from my friends
Have a little help from my friends
Try a little help from my friends
Have a little help from my friends
I get by with a little help from my friends, with a little help
From my friends
The first verse of the song talks about insecurities and vulnerability in a relationship. The lyrics ask the question of what someone would do if the singer sang out of tune. The following lines ask if the person would leave or stay and listen. The lyrics suggest that the singer needs validation from their love interest even if they are not perfect. The chorus of "Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends" emphasizes the importance of companionship and support from one's friends.
The second verse continues with the theme of loneliness and needing someone to love. The lyrics express the singer's worries of being alone and asks if it worries the love interest as well. The singer wonders what they would feel like at the end of the day and if their love interest is feeling sad too. The chorus repeats the message that the singer gets by with help from their friends and that they will try to find love again with their friends by their side.
In summary, "With a Little Help from My Friends" is a song about companionship and the importance of having support from friends. The lyrics emphasize the need for validation, validation of one's imperfections and insecurities. The song suggests that even with flaws, one can find love and support from their friends.
Line by Line Meaning
What would you do
If I'm not living up to your expectations, would you abandon me?
If I sang outta tune
If I'm not singing well
Would you stand up
Would you decide to leave
And walk out on me
And abandon me
Lend me your ears
Listen to me carefully
And I'll sing you a song
And I'll perform for you
And I'll try not to sing
And I'll avoid singing
Outta key
Off-tune
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends
I can cope with hardships with the assistance of my friends
Gets high with a little help
Feels intoxicated with some aid
From his friends
From his supportive companions
Oh I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
I'll attempt to overcome problems with the help of my friends
What do I do when my love is away
What should I do when my lover is absent?
Does it worry you to be alone
Are you anxious to be on your own?
How do I feel by the end of the day
What are my emotions at the close of the day?
Are you sad because your
Does it make you unhappy that you're
On your own
By yourself?
Do you need anybody
Do you require someone's presence?
I need somebody to love
I require a person to love
Could it be anybody
Who might this person be?
I want somebody to love
I desire someone to love
Would you believe in a
Do you have faith in a
Love at first sight
instantaneous love?
Yeah I'm certain that it happens
Yes, I am convinced that it occurs
All the time
Frequently
What do you see when you turn
What do you perceive when you shut your eyes
Out the light, I can't tell ya
I can't explain it to you
But I know it's mine
But I'm sure it's mine
Oh, I get by with a little help
I can live with a little support
Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends
I feel euphoric with the assistance of my friends
Do you need anybody
Is there anybody you require?
I need someone to love
I require someone to give my love to
Ohhhh
Exclamation of emotion
Have a little help from my friends
I'll get some support from my friends
Try a little help from my friends
I'll attempt to overcome difficulties with help from my friends
Have a little help from my friends
I'll count on my friends for aid
I get by with a little help from my friends, with a little help
I handle life better thanks to my supportive friends
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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