Help The Poor
B.B. King Lyrics


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Help the poor
Won't you help poor me?
Have a heart, won't you, baby
Listen to my plea
I need you so much, I need your care
Need all the loving, baby, you can spare

Help the poor
Oh, baby won't you help poor me?
Say you will
Say you'll help me on
I can't make it no further
In this world alone
Baby, I'm beggin' with tears in my eyes
For your loving, don't you realize?
I need help, oh, baby
Help poor me

You are my inspiration
You could make me be a king
But if you don't come to my rescue
I couldn't ever be anything

Help the poor
Won't you help poor me?
Have a heart, won't you, baby?
Listen to my plea
Well, I lost my courage till I found you
You got what it takes, babe, to pull me through

Help the poor
Oh, baby, won't you help poor me?
I'm in trouble don't you see
Only your love can save me
Help the poor, help the poor
Help the poor, help the poor
Help the poor, help the poor
Help the poor, help the poor




Help the poor, help the poor
Help the poor, help the poor

Overall Meaning

"B.B. King's 'Help the Poor' is a classic blues song that deals with the theme of desperation and the need for assistance to overcome difficult situations. The song, which was released in 1964, begins with the singer pleading for someone to help him, and continues with him explaining how much he needs that help. He talks about his loneliness, his need for care, and his desperation for love. He employs some poetic language to describe his state of mind, using phrases like "I'm beggin' with tears in my eyes" and "lost my courage till I found you." The chorus of the song is a direct appeal to the listener, asking them to help the poor man in question.


One of the interesting things about 'Help the Poor' is that it has been covered by many different artists over the years. These include Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Johnny Winter, among others. Another noteworthy fact is that it was co-written by Andy Razaf, who was a prolific songwriter in the early 20th century and collaborated with some of the most famous jazz musicians of the time. And yet another interesting aspect of the song is its use of the blues form to express a universal human feeling - the need for help when one is down and out.


Overall, B.B. King's 'Help the Poor' is a powerful and moving song that speaks to the heart of what it means to be human. It reminds us that we are all vulnerable at times and that we need the help of others to survive and thrive."


Line by Line Meaning

Help the poor
I am asking for assistance for those in need in society.


Won't you help poor me?
Can't you extend your help to me as well?


Have a heart, won't you, baby
Kindly show some compassion towards me, my dear.


Listen to my plea
Hear my request and understand my situation.


I need you so much, I need your care
I require your presence and attention to get through my difficulties.


Need all the loving, baby, you can spare
Please provide all of your affection that you can give me.


Say you will
Please confirm that you will help me.


Say you'll help me on
Confirm that you'll assist me in my journey.


I can't make it no further
I am unable to proceed forward.


In this world alone
I can't do it all by myself.


Baby, I'm beggin' with tears in my eyes
I am pleading with you emotionally, with teary eyes.


For your loving, don't you realize?
I require your caring and affectionate support to get through my current situation.


You are my inspiration
You serve as my motivator in life.


You could make me be a king
Your support could build me up in such an empowering way.


But if you don't come to my rescue
If you fail to provide me with the necessary assistance,


I couldn't ever be anything
I will forever be stuck in my current situation.


Well, I lost my courage till I found you
I felt helpless and lacked confidence until you arrived.


You got what it takes, babe, to pull me through
You have the capability to support me and help me get past my troubles.


I'm in trouble don't you see
My life is in a difficult circumstance, and I need your help.


Only your love can save me
I believe that only your love and consideration can help me get past this predicament.


Help the poor, help the poor
Once again, I emphasize the necessity of providing aid to those in need in society.


Help the poor, help the poor
I am calling for the continuous provision of assistance to the disadvantaged.


Help the poor, help the poor
Please, I beg you again, help those less fortunate.


Help the poor, help the poor
I can't stress enough how much those in need necessitate aid and help from others.


Help the poor, help the poor
It's only through our shared support that we can alleviate the struggles of the less fortunate.


Help the poor, help the poor
Once more, let's extend our hands and help those who need it.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES SINGLETON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Yaros64

Help the poor
Won't you help poor me?
Have a heart, won't you, baby
Listen to my plea
I need you so much, I need your care
Need all the loving, baby, you can spare

Help the poor
Oh, baby won't you help poor me?
Say you will
Say you'll help me on
I can't make it no further
In this world alone
Baby, I'm beggin' with tears in my eyes
For your loving, don't you realize?
I need help, oh, baby
Help poor me

You are my inspiration
You could make me be a king
But if you don't come to my rescue
I couldn't ever be anything

Help the poor
Won't you help poor me?
Have a heart, won't you, baby?
Listen to my plea
Well, I lost my courage till I found you
You got what it takes, babe, to pull me through

Help the poor
Oh, baby, won't you help poor me?
I'm in trouble don't you see
Only your love can save me
Help the poor, help .......



All comments from YouTube:

@twalk6164

The best song ever to ski to. Gave me my best run ever at Beaver Creek. Two amazing musicians, a perfect blend.

@srmahmoudi

This is the music that we, I and my friend, used to perform tapping with when we drove in Jalal -Ale-Ahmad Highway, Tehran, Iran at 6 AM. People watching us and enjoying the wonderfulness of the music and our performance :D.... some of them were not even conscious and they were sleepy! but laughing and enjoying and sometimes initiating same tapping theme with us... Really great days! unforgotten moments.... Warm greetings to my friend "HOOMAN" and those of you who really love this masterpiece

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@vieta1972

Clapton & The KING..... You CANT go wrong with that combo.... All I can say is AMAZING

@VladimirSanchez007

What a great blues and with a good message..

@kimhansen6384

The headline is a good message, but the lyrics are quite selfish :-)

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@execelsior999

I have listened to this six times in a row and still want more!!!!!!!!!!

@KEOMAS

great blues song...!!!! hello from Greece...!!

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