Billy Ray Cyrus (born William Ray Cyrus; August 25, 1961) is a Grammy Award… Read Full Bio ↴Billy Ray Cyrus (born William Ray Cyrus; August 25, 1961) is a Grammy Award-nominated American country music singer, songwriter and actor from Flatwoods, Kentucky, best known for his Number One single "Achy Breaky Heart". Cyrus, a multi-platinum selling recording artist, has scored a total of eight top-ten singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. His most successful album to date is the debut of Some Gave All, which has been certified 9× Multi-Platinum in the United States. The album also has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. In his career, he has released 29 charted singles, of which 15 charted in the Top 40.
From the year 2001 to 2004, Cyrus starred in the television show Doc. The show was about a country doctor who moved from Montana to New York City. In late 2005, he also began to co-star in the Disney Channel series, Hannah Montana, with daughter Miley Cyrus. The show has been on the air for three seasons.
The I'm American Songfacts reports that Billy Ray Cyrus’ twelfth studio album, I'm American is a collection of patriotic songs. It was initially scheduled to be released in November 2010, but after being pushed back numerous times, it finally came out on June 28, 2011.

Need A Little Help
Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics

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I been feelin' very weak, I been turnin' pretty pale
First I'm fallin' to my knees, then I'm hangin' by my tail
Asked the doctor for some medicine
He said there's nothin' we can do
Preacher said it's gonna kill you son
Mama dropped the chicken soup

[Chorus]

I'm gonna need a little help, help, help
While I'm getting' over you
I'm just a flicker of my self, self, self
Your hurt has cooled my fire into
If you could spare a little touch, touch, touch
I might survive a week or two
I'm gonna need a little help, help, help
While I'm getting' over you

Ever since you made me leave, can't remember wrong or right
When I'm up I wanna sleep, When I'm asleep I wanna fight
Dialled the number for emergency, sheriff said to tough it out
I called my psychic friend on channel three
And she confirmed without a doubt

[Chorus]

Bells are ringin' in my ears, wolf is howlin' in the yard
But the only thing I hear is the poundin' of my heart
I saw my picture in the evening news, I had a caption by my head
They polled the people for the public view
And nearly everybody said

[Chorus: x2]

I'm gonna need a little help, help, help
While I'm getting' over you

I'm gonna need a little help, help, help
I'm gonna need a little help, help, help

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Billy Ray Cyrus's song "Need A Little Help" depict the singer's struggle to cope with a broken heart and the desperate need for support and assistance to recover from a painful breakup. The first verse portrays the physical and emotional toll the breakup has taken on him, as he feels weak and pale. He reaches out to a doctor for help, but is told there is nothing that can be done. The preacher warns him that the heartbreak may be his downfall, while his mother's attempt to comfort him with chicken soup proves ineffective.

The chorus emphasizes the singer's plea for help and support during his healing process. He acknowledges that the breakup has diminished his self-esteem and weakened his spirit, but believes that with a little touch and care from others, he may have a chance at survival. It highlights the vulnerability and dependency that can arise when recovering from a broken heart.

The second verse further explores the singer's emotional turmoil. He struggles to differentiate between right and wrong and experiences conflicting emotions, ranging from wanting to sleep when he is awake to wanting to fight when he is asleep. Seeking help, he contacts emergency services and reaches out to a psychic friend, but neither provide much solace or clarity.

The final verse presents a heightened state of distress. The singer hears symbolic noises, such as ringing bells and howling wolves, but all he can truly hear is the pounding of his own heartache. His pain becomes publicized through the media, with his picture and a caption accompanying it. The public's opinion, reflected in a poll, reveals that many people empathize with his need for help.

Line by Line Meaning

I been feelin' very weak, I been turnin' pretty pale
I have been feeling physically and emotionally drained and it's starting to show

First I'm fallin' to my knees, then I'm hangin' by my tail
I am experiencing a sudden, overwhelming sense of desperation and vulnerability

Asked the doctor for some medicine
I sought medical help for my condition

He said there's nothin' we can do
The doctor informed me that there is no cure or treatment available

Preacher said it's gonna kill you son
The preacher warned me that this situation is potentially life-threatening

Mama dropped the chicken soup
My mother tried to provide comfort and care by preparing chicken soup

I'm gonna need a little help, help, help
I am acknowledging that I cannot overcome this situation alone and require assistance

While I'm getting' over you
This help is needed as I try to recover from the emotional pain caused by our breakup

I'm just a flicker of my self, self, self
I feel like a mere shadow of who I used to be, lacking my usual vitality

Your hurt has cooled my fire into
Your actions and the pain I experienced have extinguished my passion and enthusiasm

If you could spare a little touch, touch, touch
If you could offer me even a small gesture of affection or comfort

I might survive a week or two
I believe that with some support, I can endure this challenging period temporarily

Ever since you made me leave, can't remember wrong or right
Since you caused our separation, my sense of judgment has been clouded

When I'm up I wanna sleep, When I'm asleep I wanna fight
My emotions are unpredictable, leading to a constant battle between exhaustion and aggression

Dialled the number for emergency, sheriff said to tough it out
I reached out for urgent help, but the authorities advised me to endure the situation without assistance

I called my psychic friend on channel three
I sought guidance from a psychic medium through a specific communication channel

And she confirmed without a doubt
The psychic reaffirmed my belief or knowledge

Bells are ringin' in my ears, wolf is howlin' in the yard
I am experiencing intense auditory hallucinations, feeling overwhelmed and fearful

But the only thing I hear is the poundin' of my heart
Amidst all the chaos, all I can focus on is the sound and sensation of my racing heartbeat

I saw my picture in the evening news, I had a caption by my head
I discovered that my image and personal information were featured in a news story

They polled the people for the public view
The media conducted a survey or collected opinions from the public

And nearly everybody said
Almost everyone expressed their response or opinion

I'm gonna need a little help, help, help
I reiterate my plea for assistance

While I'm getting' over you
As I continue to heal from the pain caused by our breakup

I'm gonna need a little help, help, help
Once again, I stress my need for support

I'm gonna need a little help, help, help
I emphasize the importance of receiving help

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILLY RAY CYRUS, DONALD L. VON TRESS

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