Help!
Anthony Warlow; John Farnham; Olivia Newton-John Lyrics
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First a boy and then a man , am I
And you , you're the heart of it all
You're the things I say and do
Am I wasting my time , hangin' around
You would be gone
But I can't help it
Ev'ry day and ev'ry night without you
I can't survive
Love , take away the lonely days gone by
Make it ev'ry day for you and I
Givin' me the chance to go on believin'
Girl , you gotta go on believin'
(Boy), you gotta go on believin'
You , baby you're the breathe I take
Coming for a heart in love , am I
And you , you're the heart of it all
You're the things I say and do
Am I wasting my time , hangin' around
You would be gone
But I can't help it
Ev'ry moment that I think about you
Ev'ry day and ev'ry night without you
I can't survive
Love , take away the lonely days gone by
Make it ev'ry day for you and I
Givin' me the chance to go on believin'
Girl , you gotta go on believin'
(Boy) , you gotta go on believin'
la.....
I can't help it
Ev'ry moment that I think about you
Ev'ry day and ev'ry night , I can't survive
Love , take away the lonely days gone by
Make it ev'ry day for you and I
Giving me a chance to , help it , help it
Ev'ry moment that I think about you
Ev'ry day and night I can't survive
Love , take away the lonely days gone by (fade out)
In the song "Help!" by Anthony Warlow, John Farnham, and Olivia Newton-John, the lyrics convey a sense of longing and desperation from the singer towards their love interest. The opening lines express a sense of self-awareness and vulnerability as the singer reflects on their journey from a boy to a man and the impact the person they love has had on their life. The repetition of "am I" throughout the verse suggests a sense of uncertainty and questioning of oneself in the context of the relationship.
The chorus of the song delves into the deep emotional connection the singer feels towards their love interest. They express how they can't help but constantly think about the person, feeling incomplete and lost without them by their side. The lyrics convey a sense of dependency on the love interest to bring happiness and meaning to their life, highlighting the intensity of their feelings and the desperation to hold onto the relationship.
The verses continue to emphasize the central role the love interest plays in the singer's life, describing them as the heartbeat and essence of everything they do. The repetition of questioning whether they are wasting time hanging around suggests a fear of losing the person they love, showcasing insecurities and doubts about the future of their relationship. Despite these uncertainties, the singer admits they can't help but be consumed by thoughts of their love interest, emphasizing the struggle to imagine a life without them.
The repeated appeals for love to take away the loneliness and give them a chance to keep believing in the relationship reveal a plea for reassurance and hope. The singer expresses a desire for every day to be filled with love and connection with their partner, painting a picture of a deep longing for a future together. The song ends with a plea for love to help them survive the lonely days gone by, leaving a poignant and emotional tone as the lyrics fade out. Overall, "Help!" conveys a message of love, longing, and the emotional tumult of being deeply attached to another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I , baby what a fool I am
Realizing my mistakes and shortcomings
First a boy and then a man , am I
Transitioning and growing as a person
And you , you're the heart of it all
You are the core of my existence
You're the things I say and do
You influence my actions and words
Am I wasting my time , hangin' around
Questioning if I should move on or stay
You would be gone
Anticipating your departure
But I can't help it
Unable to control my feelings
Ev'ry moment that I think about you
Constantly on my mind
Ev'ry day and ev'ry night without you
Struggling in your absence
I can't survive
Feeling lost without you
Love , take away the lonely days gone by
Hoping for love to fill the void
Make it ev'ry day for you and I
Longing for happiness together
Givin' me the chance to go on believin'
Providing hope and faith
Girl , you gotta go on believin'
Encouraging perseverance and trust
(Boy), you gotta go on believin'
Reminding oneself to keep believing
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Alan Gibb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@saamegan2985
Yes!! I wore out my vhs version many moons ago and have never been able to find another copy. Bless you!
@katemillerdds
Thanks for uploading this! The chemistry between John and Olivia is electrifying. 😍
@enricodinatale5439
I had the honour of meeting/speaking with her many times, never disappointing always attentive she even let me speak at one of her NJ concerts. where I thanked her on behave of everyone for sharing her gift of music with us all.
@Hannah-bn2dd
Thanks
@literacylabyrinth4018
Never forget this, one of the best live experiences ever.
@kristianfletcher3018
Thank you! Been trying to find this full video for my parents who saw the show live
@RushcutterEnt
Oh wow, that would have been so magical! I'm sure we're all envious of your parents experiencing such wonderous performers. I've just added time codes to make finding the songs a little easier! Thanks so much again Kristian and we look forward to seeing you back in the #QUIZarenaLIVE
@rostallar4243
Love this concert, 3 of the best, 3 greats, sadly Olivia isn’t with us now, MAY SHE R.I.P.
@ryannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn1
I'm so glad I was at this concert.
@rhiannonelizabethirons
Thank you so much for uploading this. It has been magical to relive this incredible performance. ❤