Help Me Make It Through the Night
Brenda Lee & Kris Kristofferson Lyrics
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Shake it loose and let it fall
Layin' soft upon my skin
Like the shadows on the wall
Come and lay down by my side
Till the early mornin' light
All I'm takin' is your time
I don't care who's right or wrong
I don't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
Lord tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone
The song Help Me Make It Through The Night, performed by Brenda Lee and Kris Kristofferson, is a passionate ballad about loneliness, desire, and the overwhelming need for human connection. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is desperate to escape from the troubles of everyday life and find comfort in the arms of someone they love.
The first verse suggests that the singer is longing for physical intimacy, as the ribbon from the woman's hair is compared to shadows on the wall that softly touch his skin. The second verse continues the theme of seeking comfort, with the singer asking the woman to stay by his side until the morning light. He describes how he needs only her time, indicating that his desire for connection is not just physical, but emotional as well.
The third and fourth verses emphasize the singer's sense of isolation and desperation. He doesn't care about who's right or wrong, and he can't even imagine what's going to happen tomorrow. All that matters is the present moment, and the desire to find solace in another person's company. The song ends on a melancholy note, with the singer expressing his sadness at being alone.
Overall, Help Me Make It Through The Night is an emotionally charged song that speaks to the universal human longing for companionship and comfort in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Take the ribbon from your hair
Remove any constraints or inhibitions holding you back
Shake it loose and let it fall
Free yourself from worries and put them aside
Layin' soft upon my skin
Your presence brings a calming and soothing effect
Like the shadows on the wall
As we lie together, the shadows on the wall indicate the passing of time
Come and lay down by my side
Join me in sharing a moment of intimacy
Till the early mornin' light
Until the new day begins, and darkness fades away
All I'm takin' is your time
I don't want or need anything else but your company
Help me make it through the night
Assist me in overcoming my fears and difficulties
I don't care who's right or wrong
Winning the argument is unimportant, let's just be in each other's company
I don't try to understand
I don't need an explanation for what's going on, just your comfort and presence
Let the devil take tomorrow
Let's not worry about the future, it's out of our control
Lord tonight I need a friend
All I seek is someone who's feeling the same as I, who can be my companion
Yesterday is dead and gone
The past is unchangeable, and should be left behind
And tomorrow's out of sight
The future is unpredictable and unknown, focus on the here and now
And it's sad to be alone
Loneliness is difficult, let's spend the night together in each other's arms
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kris Kristofferson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JP Moreno V.
Toma la cinta de tu pelo,
sacúdelo y déjalo caer,
recuéstalo 'suavemente en mi piel.
como las sombras en la pared.
Ven y acuéstate a mi lado.
hasta que llegue a amanecer,
todo lo que estoy tomando es tu tiempo
ayúdame a pasar la noche.
No me importa si está bien o mal,
no lo trato de entender.
deja que el diablo venga mañana.
Señor, esta noche necesito un amigo.
El ayer esta muerto y se ha ido
y el mañana está fuera de vista.
y es triste estar solo.
ayúdame a pasar la noche.
No me importa si está bien o mal,
no lo trato de entender.
Deja que el diablo venga mañana.
Señor, esta noche necesito un amigo
El ayer esta muerto y se ha ido
y mañana está fuera de vista.
y es triste estar solo.
ayúdame a pasar la noche.
Es una pena estar solo.
ayúdame a pasar la noche.
Catherine Anderson
Kris Kristofferson is one of the best Songwriters. Brenda Lee is amazing. Love them both. Wonderful duet X ❤️❤️
Catherine Anderson
Thank you Brenda Lee. I adore you and of course Kris Kristofferson. I thank you so much for your reply it mean the world to me. I get sad when I know I never meet my idol's. I'm from Ireland 🇮🇪 ☘️ distance divides yet I play your music everyday. Please keep me entertained. Love you XXX 💕 ☘️ ☘️☘️
Bryan Stone
Brenda still has a voice of an angel and Kris must be one of the best songwriters around so underrated love um both singing this and you were made to love me
Christopher DiLolle
She is so adorable! I have loved her music since I was a teenager. What a voice!!!
Sandy
Beautifully sung by talented artists. The music is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. 🎶❤️
Mostly Brenda
Thanks for visiting
HoustonDMD
Brenda's voice just soars!
Ted Brenner
A great duet.Never heard their version before .
Josephine Magsipoc
Brenda Lee has a unique voice
I loved her style how to sing ...👏👏👏❤️🌻🌸🌷🎼🎵🎸
Pete Jefferson
Excellent video. I was a fan of Brenda's back in the 50's and Kris is one of the best writers around.