Help!
Brandon Lake Lyrics
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Tamin' tigers, flamin' torches
I can't deal with my own conscience
The truth and lies entangled
Dodging arrows at every angle
Why does life feel like a jungle?
Come take this weight off my chest
I think I'm losing my mind
(Help! Help!)
When the panic attacks
And I've got my back up against the wall
(Help! Help!)
Come and invade the fear and the flames
Hear me when I call
(Help)
(Help!)
My faith gives way to crisis
What, when, who will help me fight this?
Hear me screamin' through the sirens
(Help)
And I feel it gettin' stronger
It's Your voice that gives me power
One by one, those demons cry for
Help! (Help!)
Help! (Help!)
When the panic attacks
And I've got my back up against the wall
(Help! Help!)
Come and invade the fear and the flames
Hear me when I call
I lift my eyes up to the skies
Where does my help come from?
My one defense
My truest friend
Where does my help come from?
I lift my eyes up to the skies
Where does my help come from?
My one defense
My truest friend
Where does my help come from?
Help! (Help!)
Help! (Help!)
When the panic attacks
And I've got my back up against the wall
Help! (Help!)
Help! (Help!)
Come and invade the fear and the flames
Hear me when I call
(Help!) Help!
(Help!) Help!
When the panic attacks
And I've got my back up against the wall
Help! (Help!)
Help! (Help!)
Come and invade the fear and the flames
Hear me when I call
(Help)
In "HELP!" by Brandon Lake, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is struggling with their own thoughts and emotions, comparing their mind to a chaotic circus. The line "My mind feels like a circus" suggests that their thoughts are uncontrollable and overwhelming, much like tigers and flaming torches in a circus act. The phrase "I can't deal with my own conscience" implies a battle within oneself, possibly between truth and lies or right and wrong.
The line "Dodging arrows at every angle, why does life feel like a jungle?" expresses the feeling of constantly being under attack, facing challenges and obstacles from all directions. This creates a sense of confusion and frustration, as if life is an unpredictable and unforgiving jungle.
The repeated plea for help throughout the song reflects the desperate cry for assistance in navigating through these struggles. The line "Come take this weight off my chest, come put this chaos to rest" reveals a desire for someone or something external to bring relief and restore order in the midst of confusion and mental turmoil.
The chorus "When the panic attacks and I've got my back up against the wall, come and invade the fear and the flames, hear me when I call" highlights the experience of panic and feeling trapped with no way out. The invocation for help to invade the fear and flames suggests an intense need for an external force to intervene and rescue them from their distress.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of faith and reliance on a higher power for support. The lines "I lift my eyes up to the skies, where does my help come from? My one defense, my truest friend" demonstrate the singer's acknowledgment that their ultimate help and strength come from a spiritual source.
Overall, the song "HELP!" by Brandon Lake captures the introspective struggles of an individual wrestling with their own thoughts, seeking guidance and solace, and understanding that sometimes our greatest help comes from looking beyond ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
My mind feels like a circus
I feel overwhelmed and chaotic in my thoughts
Tam'in tigers, flamin' torches
I am dealing with intense and dangerous situations
I can't deal with my own conscience
I struggle with my own thoughts and feelings
The truth and lies entangled
I am confused by the mixture of truth and falsehood
Dodging arrows at every angle
I am constantly trying to avoid harm or negative consequences
Why does life feel like a jungle?
I feel overwhelmed and chaotic in life
Come take this weight off my chest
Please help me relieve the burden on my mind
Come put this chaos to rest
Please help me find peace and calm
I think I'm losing my mind
I feel like I am going crazy
(Help! Help!)
When the panic attacks
And I've got my back up against the wall
I need assistance when I am overwhelmed by anxiety and feel trapped
(Help! Help!)
Come and invade the fear and the flames
Hear me when I call
Please come and provide support and comfort in the midst of fear and difficulties
(Help)
I desperately need help
My faith gives way to crisis
My belief system is shaken during difficult times
What, when, who will help me fight this?
I am unsure of who or what can assist me in this battle
Hear me screamin' through the sirens
I am calling out for help amidst chaos and danger
And I feel it gettin' stronger
I can sense a growing strength within me
It's Your voice that gives me power
I find strength and courage in the voice of a higher power
One by one, those demons cry for
I am gradually overcoming my inner struggles and challenges
I lift my eyes up to the skies
Where does my help come from?
My one defense
My truest friend
I turn to a higher power for support, as my ultimate source of protection and friendship
Help! (Help!)
When the panic attacks
And I've got my back up against the wall
I need assistance when I am overwhelmed by anxiety and feel trapped
Help! (Help!)
Come and invade the fear and the flames
Hear me when I call
Please come and provide support and comfort in the midst of fear and difficulties
I lift my eyes up to the skies
Where does my help come from?
My one defense
My truest friend
I turn to a higher power for support, as my ultimate source of protection and friendship
Help! (Help!)
Help! (Help!)
When the panic attacks
And I've got my back up against the wall
I need assistance when I am overwhelmed by anxiety and feel trapped
Help! (Help!)
Help! (Help!)
Come and invade the fear and the flames
Hear me when I call
Please come and provide support and comfort in the midst of fear and difficulties
(Help) Help!
I desperately need help
(Help) Help!
I desperately need help
When the panic attacks
And I've got my back up against the wall
I need assistance when I am overwhelmed by anxiety and feel trapped
Help! (Help!)
Come and invade the fear and the flames
Hear me when I call
Please come and provide support and comfort in the midst of fear and difficulties
Help! (Help!)
Help! (Help!)
When the panic attacks
And I've got my back up against the wall
I need assistance when I am overwhelmed by anxiety and feel trapped
Help! (Help!)
Help! (Help!)
Come and invade the fear and the flames
Hear me when I call
Please come and provide support and comfort in the midst of fear and difficulties
(Help)
I desperately need help
Writer(s): Jacob Sooter, Brandon Lake
Contributed by Andrew B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
My mind feels like a circus
Tamin' tigers, flamin' torches
I can't deal with my own conscience
The truth and lies entangled
Dodging arrows at every angle
Why does life feel like a jungle?
Come take this weight off my chest
Come put this chaos to rest
I think I'm losing my mind
When the panic attacks and I've got my back up against the wall
(Help, help)
Come and invade the fear and the flames, hear me when I call
My faith gives way to crisis
What, when, who will help me fight this?
Hear me screamin' through the sirens
And I feel it gettin' stronger
It's Your voice that gives me power
One by one, those demons cry forβ
Help! (help)
Help! (help)
When the panic attacks and I've got my back up against the wall
(Help, help)
Come and invade the fear and the flames, hear me when I call
I lift my eyes
Up to the skies
Where does my help come from?
My one defense
My truest friend
Where does my help come from?
I lift my eyes
Up to the skies
Where does my help come from?
My one defense
My truest friend
Where does my help come from?
Help! (Help)
Help! (Help)
When the panic attacks and I've got my back up against the wall
Help! (help)
Help! (help)
Come and invade the fear and the flames, hear me when I call
help!
(Help!) help!
When the panic attacks and I've got my back up against the wall
Help! (help)
Help! (help)
Come and invade the fear and the flames, hear me when I call
Help
@michellehall8734
Most anointed singer of all time! β¦and of course his musicians! God bless you all.
@GodsNotDead_HesSurelyAlive
Oh my gosh, this has to be the best song Iβve ever heardβ¦. βοΈβ€οΈβπ₯
@amberdiaz9875
The Lord showed you to me in a dream and you encouraged me to keep going and not to give up on my meds
@Yolanda.M.Ramokgopa
My first time playing this song was through a Bible Plan "Help" (YouVersion) after losing my first baby. I was shuttered, felt pinned to the corner by guilt and feeling I'd failed the baby, it was all overwhelming. I was not okay really untill playing this song. I felt so relieved knowing I'm not alone in this...I shouted HELP and I found my help through this song. God bless
@anthonyramirez1311
Let me tell you, I heard this song for the first time when I was in a jail cell and I gotta say it helped me get through those hard times that I was facing. Brandon Lake and many members from Elevation Church have really inspired me. I have received my Ministry Ordination and its all because of the inspiration of their music and the sermons from Pastor Steven Furtick and the other Ministers with Elevation Church. Thank you Brandon Lake for the inspiration. Keep up the amazing work brother! God is truly using you as David to share his word and inspire many in his name! Bless you and your followers!
@joannaflowers5563
I first heard this song in a jail cell. I struggle with major depression/anxiety and you have absolutely no idea how much God used/uses it in my life.
@thijs_v_dam3973
Praise the Lord, Amen!
@cha4761
Me too. Truly spending time reading the Word maybe pick a scripture, talk about it with someone else, ask God what it means. He will keep you in perfect peace if you keep your mind stayed on Him. Medicine also helps, rest, working on your self esteem and confidence
@Destini-vj7el
Yes amen!
@gettended
Hallelujah for your testimony in progress. I had panic attacks and postpartum anxiety that led to psychosomatic seizures. Iβve been depressed. Only Jesus heals me. But at johns wort and CBD and sun and water and gardening HELP. Magnesium and zinc and a heavy metal detox spray will help. God Bless you every day in Jesus Name βπΎβ€οΈππΎπ©Έ