Helpless
C.S.N.& Y. Lyrics
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You were wrong
I was foolish
I tried to run away
I tried to stay
I was stupid
I can't figure out
If you love me now
Cus I wanna be stuck
Darkness exists
And I'm helpless
I'm helpless
I'm helpless
When will I be your only one
And when will my heart be whole again
You cast me in the part of the lonely one
And I'm helpless
And I'm helpless
Out on my own
After the show
And you found me
I was walking around
The heart of the town
I was lonely
Not even knowing that
You'd ever make me crazy
And be falling in love
Cus falling in love makes you lazy
And I'm helpless
And I'm helpless
When will I be your only one
When will my heart be whole again
You cast me in the part of the lonely one
And I'm helpless
And I'm helpless
Was it ever really me love
Was it ever really me no
Was it ever really me love
Was it ever really me no
You let me down once
You brought me to my knees
Am I stranger now
You let me down once
You brought me to my knees
Am I stranger now
I'm helpless
I'm helpless
And I'm helpless
And I'm helpless
The lyrics to "Helpless" by C.S.N.& Y. depict a tumultuous relationship where the singer feels both love and confusion. The opening lines, "When you were right, you were wrong, I was foolish," show the conflicting emotions felt in the relationship. The singer admits to making mistakes and attempting to escape, yet also wanting to stay.
The line "I can't figure out if you love me now or you're looking" reflects the uncertainty and insecurity within the relationship. The singer is unsure if their partner's affections are genuine or if they are still searching for something more. This uncertainty leaves the singer feeling stuck and helpless in the darkness of their emotions.
The repeated refrain of "When will I be your only one, and when will my heart be whole again" expresses the longing for a deeper connection and a desire to regain emotional completeness. The singer feels cast into the role of the lonely one and questions if they were truly loved by their partner or if it was all a façade.
The verse "You let me down once, you brought me to my knees, am I a stranger now" reveals a sense of betrayal and heartbreak. The singer feels abandoned and wonders if their partner sees them differently now. Despite all the pain and confusion, the singer acknowledges their own helplessness in the situation, emphasizing their vulnerability.
Overall, "Helpless" captures the emotional rollercoaster of a relationship marked by uncertainty, longing, and heartbreak. The lyrics highlight the singer's struggle to understand their partner's true feelings and their own longing for love and emotional security. The repeated phrases serve to emphasize the singer's feelings of helplessness and their lingering questions about the authenticity of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
When you were right
When you thought you were correct
You were wrong
In reality, you were mistaken
I was foolish
I made foolish decisions
I tried to run away
I attempted to escape from my problems
I tried to stay
I attempted to endure the situation
I was stupid
I acted foolishly
I can't figure out
I am unable to comprehend
If you love me now
Whether or not you currently love me
Or you're looking
Or you are searching for something else
Cus I wanna be stuck
Because I desire to be emotionally attached
Darkness exists
A state of darkness exists
And I'm helpless
And I feel powerless
I'm helpless
I am completely without help
I'm helpless
I am unable to change my circumstances
When will I be your only one
When will I be the sole focus of your affection
And when will my heart be whole again
And when will my emotions be healed and complete once more
You cast me in the part of the lonely one
You assigned me the role of being alone and isolated
And I'm helpless
And I feel powerless
And I'm helpless
I am completely without help
Out on my own
Alone and independent
After the show
Following the performance
And you found me
And you discovered me
I was walking around
I was wandering aimlessly
The heart of the town
The central area of the city
I was lonely
I felt isolated and alone
Not even knowing that
Without any awareness that
You'd ever make me crazy
You would eventually drive me insane
And be falling in love
And fall in love
Cus falling in love makes you lazy
Because being in love can make you less motivated or unproductive
And I'm helpless
And I feel powerless
And I'm helpless
I am completely without help
When will I be your only one
When will I be the sole focus of your affection
When will my heart be whole again
When will my emotions be healed and complete once more
You cast me in the part of the lonely one
You assigned me the role of being alone and isolated
And I'm helpless
And I feel powerless
And I'm helpless
I am completely without help
Was it ever really me love
Was I truly the object of your affection
Was it ever really me no
Was it never actually me
Was it ever really me love
Was I truly the object of your affection
Was it ever really me no
Was it never actually me
You let me down once
You disappointed me on one occasion
You brought me to my knees
You reduced me to a state of vulnerability or defeat
Am I stranger now
Am I now someone you do not recognize
You let me down once
You disappointed me on one occasion
You brought me to my knees
You reduced me to a state of vulnerability or defeat
Am I stranger now
Am I now someone you do not recognize
I'm helpless
And I feel powerless
I'm helpless
I am completely without help
And I'm helpless
And I feel powerless
And I'm helpless
I am completely without help
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Camille Reynolds, Jessica Maros, Joe Keefe, Kayslee Collins
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