They have performed throughout the United States as both headliner and as the supporting act for artists such as Zac Brown Band, Eric Church, ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd. On August 26, 2012, they performed at a charity benefit called the Boot Ride with the cast of Sons of Anarchy, partnered with The Boot Campaign at the Happy Ending Bar and Grill in Hollywood, California. They performed 20+ dates with Zac Brown Band nationwide in the summer of 2011. Their album Little Piece of Dixie has been featured by Paste magazine and other publications.
The band was formerly signed to Zac Brown's record label Southern Ground. On November 5, 2014, the band announced that it had left Southern Ground and signed with Rounder Records.
Believe You Me
Blackberry Smoke Lyrics
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Same damn song that everybody wants to sing
Same sons of bitches still rigging the game
They sell the same old faces with a brand new name
No matter if I'm wrong or right
I ain't losing sleep tonight
I can't take it anymore
If that's all you got
Let me help you find the door
Here we go digging the same damn ditch
Just line 'em up can't tell ya which one is which
Standing in the back with a shit eatin' grin
They were buying it once I bet they'll buy it again
As long as it's the devil you know
I bet he got a piece of your soul
I've heard it all before
I can't take it anymore
If that's all you got
Let me help you find the door
I've heard it all before
I can't take it anymore
If that's all you got
Let me help you find ah ah
I've heard it all before
I can't take it anymore
If that's all you got
Let me help you find the door
In "Let Me Help You," Blackberry Smoke's lyrics tackle the theme of frustration with the endless cycle of sameness and deceitfulness in the music industry, politics, and society as a whole. The verses criticize the lack of originality, the recycled faces, and the rigged system that still manage to get people's attention and shape their perception of the world. This sense of disillusionment is reinforced by the chorus, where the singer declares their exhaustion and unwillingness to tolerate such a stagnant state of affairs, offering to lend a hand to anyone who seeks a way out of it.
The lyrics use straightforward language and imagery to convey their message, relying on repetition to emphasize the point. The phrase "same damn" is repeated several times, as well as the line "I've heard it all before, I can't take it anymore," which serves as a sort of refrain. By the end of the song, the singer has reached their breaking point and resorts to a more direct approach, offering to show the way out, which could be interpreted either as an act of kindness or a way of distancing oneself from those who insist on perpetuating the status quo.
Overall, "Let Me Help You" is a catchy and relatable song that speaks to the frustration and weariness that many people experience when faced with the same issues and problems day after day.
Line by Line Meaning
Why's it got to be the same damn thing
Tired of seeing the same pattern over and over again
Same damn song that everybody wants to sing
People keep doing what is popular, even if it lacks uniqueness
Same sons of bitches still rigging the game
The same corrupt people are still manipulating things
They sell the same old faces with a brand new name
Politicians and other public figures are essentially the same with new packaging
No matter if I'm wrong or right
Their opinion doesn't make them lose sleep, regardless of the outcome
I ain't losing sleep tonight
They aren't worrying about the problem at hand
I've heard it all before
They've become desensitized to the same thing happening frequently
I can't take it anymore
They've reached their limit and can't tolerate the situation
If that's all you got
If there's nothing more to offer
Let me help you find the door
They're ready to help the situation reach a conclusion
Here we go digging the same damn ditch
The same mistake is being repeated
Just line 'em up can't tell ya which one is which
The situation is so familiar that there's no distinction between the options
Standing in the back with a shit eatin' grin
Those who are manipulating the situation are doing so with a smug expression
They were buying it once I bet they'll buy it again
The people who were tricked once are likely to be tricked again
As long as it's the devil you know
People tend to stick to what they're familiar with, even if it's not great
I bet he got a piece of your soul
The corrupt people may have taken advantage of the situation and used it for their own gain
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: Brit Turner, Charlie Starr, Paul Jackson, Richard Turner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tawne Hayes
Love that they can't be categorized. They're not afraid to embrace all their influences. And DAMN! I'm loving this funk!
Tawne Hayes
Had to "Slide" into Slave after this track. RT's bass got my groove up! :)
Move&Groove
+Tawne Hayes that's my favorite thing about these guys. The versatility they've shown by bouncing all the genre board is fun to hear. Can't help but move ya feet!
Dave Clark
These fellas have the chops & versatility to wander all over the damn music world, makin' it their own sound and we'd be damn happy to hear it!! This album is gonna be an interesting listen and I know I'll dig the majority of it right off. AWESOME!!
Slik sixtyseven
fell upon this band last Christmas while searching songs to learn on my acoustic...best band out there right now!! Awesome!
Scott Hayes
Love that ‘70’s funk vibe. Nice to hear a band change up a little once in awhile.
Davy Crockett
that funky blues beat just jacks me up. glad to see BBS stretching their musical wings.
Barbara Power
I am so blown away! I really can't remember the last time my ears had such an awesome, versatile bless them with such fantastic sound! My head was bopping, my boots tapping, my ass shaking... you name it friends in music, I was lovin&living the sound!
Brian Cutts
Wow, another killer BBS song, and the funk has already been stated in numerous comments and here's another, great funky kick ass rockin Rollin countrified foot stomping Blackberry Smoke killer music.. Keep up the great work and can't wait to hear what else is in store for us..
Alejandro Urquiza
Holy smokes! This is just what 2016 needs :) I'm so glad to see that some people is still interested in make good music. :')