Help Me
Bryan Ferry Lyrics


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I'm a stranger far from home, won't you help me
Gotta find where I belong, help me
I don't want to be alone, won't you help me
Gotta find the way to home, help me
I'm a prisoner to the night
Life is hell in the light of the day

But where do I hide from myself
The shadow closes in
There's nowhere I can run to
There's a power in love
There's a danger in love
But I need love to help me find a way

I'm a stranger far from home, won't you help me
Gotta find where I belong, help me
I'm a victim of the night
Sold my soul, is it ever gonna pay?

I beg you now, save me from myself
Time is closing in
There's no one I can turn to
There's a power in love
There's a danger in love
But I need love to help me find a way

I'm a stranger far from home, won't you help me
Gotta find where I belong, help me
'Cause I don't want to be alone, don't want to be
Gotta find a way to home, help me
Bricks without a mortar
Tearing me apart
It turns me upside down
The night time into day
Wake me in the morning
Tell me from the heart
That I need love to help me find a way
I'm a stranger far from home, won't you help me
Gotta find where I belong, help me




'Cause I don't want to be alone, I don't want to be
Gotta find a way to home, help me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bryan Ferry’s song Help Me focus on the feeling of being lost and alone in life, searching for a place to belong. The singer is a stranger far from home, trapped in the darkness of the night and struggling to find his way back into the light. He begs for help, recognizing that he needs the power and protection of love to guide him and keep him from falling deeper into despair.


The idea of being a stranger is a recurring theme in the song, implying a sense of isolation and disconnection. The singer is a victim of the night, as opposed to the daylight, which symbolizes hope and clarity. He is a prisoner to his own thoughts and emotions, unable to escape the shadow that follows him. He acknowledges the danger of love but also recognizes its potential to save him.


The song Help Me tells a story of a lost soul who needs help to find his way back to the light. It is a powerful and emotional plea for love and connection, demonstrating the importance of human relationships in navigating the complex and sometimes difficult journey of life.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a stranger far from home, won't you help me
As a foreigner miles away from my land, I feel lost and I plead with you to assist me.


Gotta find where I belong, help me
I am searching for a place of comfort and fitting, and I need you to guide me towards it.


I don't want to be alone, won't you help me
Being isolated is not what I want, and for that, I urge you to stand by me.


Gotta find the way to home, help me
I am struggling to navigate my way back to my original location, and I need you to give me direction.


I'm a prisoner to the night
The darkness consumes me, and I am helpless to its grip.


Life is hell in the light of the day
Even in the brightness of the daytime, everything is bleak and unbearable.


But where do I hide from myself
No matter where I turn or what I do, I cannot escape from who I am.


The shadow closes in
My inner conflicts and doubts are becoming overwhelming.


There's nowhere I can run to
I am running out of options and places to escape from my struggles.


There's a power in love
Love is a potent force that can transform and heal even the darkest of souls.


There's a danger in love
Although love has the potential to lift you up, it can also break and hurt you if not handled cautiously.


But I need love to help me find a way
I understand the risks, but I still believe that love is the only way out of my current predicament.


I'm a victim of the night
The dark and lonesome hours are inflicting harm on me.


Sold my soul, is it ever gonna pay?
I feel like I have made a deal with the devil, and I am unsure if it will be worthwhile in the end.


I beg you now, save me from myself
I am in desperate need of rescue from my destructive inner thoughts.


Time is closing in
My time is running out, and I need to act fast before it's too late.


There's no one I can turn to
I am devoid of any support and feel isolated in my struggles.


Bricks without a mortar
My life is falling apart, and there is nothing holding it together.


Tearing me apart
My stresses and worries are causing me immense pain and turmoil.


It turns me upside down
The chaos in my life is causing me to feel disorientated and out of control.


The night time into day
My nights are never-ending and seem to merge into my days, causing me constant distress.


Wake me in the morning
I need something to wake me up from this constant nightmare that's going on in my life.


Tell me from the heart
Give me an authentic and sincere message of hope and positivity.


That I need love to help me find a way
I understand that love is the missing piece needed to guide me out of my current struggles.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Willie Dixon, Ralph Bass, Willie Williamson

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