Helping hand
Amy Grant Lyrics
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Everybody needs a helping hand
Take a look at your fellow man
And tell me what can I do today
'Cause everybody needs a helping out
If that ain't what it's all about
Tell me what
What can I do today
We've all seen trouble from time to time
There is a mountain ahead
I've got no strength to climb, hey
If you're feeling that you're strong
Reach out to me
I hope this journey won't take long
But won't you please
Have mercy
(Repeat Chorus)
What can I do today
I'm talking 'bout the soul all alone
Needing the daily bread
Someplace to lay his head, yeah, hey
And I'm talking about the neighbor on your street
Won't you look him in the eye
Take time to speak
That's mercy, yeah, 'cause...
(Repeat Chorus)
Love one another
Sister and brother
Love is the only way, hey
(Repeat Chorus Twice)
What can I do today
Everybody needs a helpin', helpin'
Everybody needs a helping hand
Everybody needs a helpin', helpin'
Everybody needs a helping hand
Everybody needs a helping hand
Everybody needs it, oh, everybody needs it
Everybody needs a helping hand
Oh, everybody needs it, oh, yeah, oh, everybody needs it
Oh, yeah, everybody needs a helping hand
Everybody needs it, oh, everybody needs it
Everybody needs a helping hand
Everybody needs it
Amy Grant's song Helping Hand encourages listeners to lend a hand to others in need, emphasizing the importance of compassion and empathy. The song begins with the assertion that everyone needs help at some point in their lives and urges us to look around us and identify ways we can assist others. The chorus reappears throughout the song, reminding us that even small gestures can have a significant impact on our fellow man. Grant acknowledges that life can be difficult at times and reflects on her own need for assistance. She calls out for mercy and pleads with listeners to show compassion to those around them. In the end, the song emphasizes the importance of love and encourages us to view each other as brothers and sisters, united by our shared humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody needs a helping hand
Everyone needs support and help in some aspects of their life
Take a look at your fellow man
Observe other people and their struggles
And tell me what can I do today
Think of ways you can help and take action immediately
'Cause everybody needs a helping out
Because everyone occasionally needs assistance
If that ain't what it's all about
If helping others is not the ultimate purpose of our lives
We've all seen trouble from time to time
We've all experienced difficult and challenging situations
There is a mountain ahead
There are challenges and obstacles in the future
I've got no strength to climb, hey
I lack the energy or resources to overcome these challenges
If you're feeling that you're strong
If you have the ability to help others
Reach out to me
Offer me assistance and support
I hope this journey won't take long
I hope this difficult period in my life will be over soon
But won't you please
Please consider helping me
Have mercy
Show compassion and kindness towards me
I'm talking 'bout the soul all alone
I'm referring to someone who is lonely and vulnerable
Needing the daily bread
In need of basic necessities such as food, water and shelter
Someplace to lay his head, yeah, hey
In need of a safe and comfortable place to sleep
And I'm talking about the neighbor on your street
Referring to the people in your community who need help
Won't you look him in the eye
Take the time to acknowledge and connect with them
Take time to speak
Take the time to communicate with others
That's mercy, yeah, 'cause...
That's showing compassion towards others
Love one another
Caring for one another
Sister and brother
'Sister' and 'brother' are references to everyone, implying that we should all care for one another
Love is the only way, hey
Love is the most important thing in life
What can I do today
What can I do to help today
Everybody needs a helpin', helpin'
Everyone needs a helping hand
Everybody needs a helping hand
Everyone needs support and assistance at times
Everybody needs it
Everyone needs help
Oh, yeah, everybody needs a helping hand
Yes, everyone needs support and assistance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AMY LEE GRANT, BEVERLY W. DARNALL, TOMMY L. SIMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Danny Stone
in this world I don't see love..but cruelty hate..greed backstabbers
..Heartbreakers.. users family members that hurts you a me me attitudes... hypercrites... but when I listen to Amy Grant she reminds me that god is there and does love us unconditionally.. thank you Amy god bless you.
Roy Applewhite
Danny Stone I agree 💯 with you. 🙏🙏🙏
Teka McLaurin
Help your fellow man, AMEN
Bo Skoglund
Thank you God that i found you Amy i remember how i felt when i met you.Real love is very rear these days but i was more lucky to meet you my darling.
Sunset Shimmer Gaming
Ugh. It's a good song and nostalgic to me, yes, but I only hate the song because I remember being in the 3rd grade and having to rehearse dancing and singing to this and "I Believe I Can Fly" for a school concert
M4Carbine2000
This make me love you 💖more by your side always and forever I will love💝you🌈🌈🌈💋💋💋💋😇
Arlon Doughtpn
ABBA..... ABBA.... ABBA.....
Randy Overcash
Tied up a lil helpin a girl got robbed her cash and cell passed her on way funky town she looked stressed. So helpin her a whole. She cashing her ring at pawnif they take it
Klein
WHAT DO THESE PILLS DO
Mr Sexy
Hmmm this is good song name for a stando