Helter Skelter
Dana Fuchs & Martin Luther McCoy Lyrics
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I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and turn
And I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Do you don't you want me to love you
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
And you may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Go helter skelter
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Yeah, hu, hu
I will you won't you want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me tell me tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Look out
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Yeah, hu, hu
Look out cause here she comes
When I get to the bottom
I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and turn
And I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Well will you won't you want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me tell me tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Look out
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Yeah, hu,
Helter Skelter
She's coming down fast
Yes she is
Yes she is
Coming down fast
The lyrics of Dana Fuchs and Martin Luther McCoy's version of the iconic Beatles song Helter Skelter may seem nonsensical at a surface level but upon deeper interpretation, they reveal the intensity, confusion, and frenzy associated with madness and extreme emotions. The "slide" referred to could be symbolic of a mental or emotional downfall where the singer is spiraling out of control. However, once they reach the bottom, they see the possibility of love and redemption, pleading for answers as to whether the other person wants them back. The references to speed and danger reflect the chaos and unpredictability that often come with intense emotions.
The chorus, "Helter Skelter," is a direct reference to the term used in the title of the song, which was originally written by Paul McCartney as a hard-rock song that he hoped would be "the loudest, most raucous rock 'n' roll song ever." The Beatles' version of the song is commonly associated with Charles Manson, who claimed that the lyrics were a coded message telling him to start a race war. The song has since become a cultural touchstone and has been covered by numerous artists.
Line by Line Meaning
When I get to the bottom
After reaching the lowest point, I climb up to the top of the slide
I go back to the top of the slide
I go up the slide once again
Where I stop and turn
At the top of the slide, I halt and spin around
And I go for a ride
I slide down with intensity
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again
I slide down until I reach the bottom and come across you again
Do you don't you want me to love you
I am unsure if you want me to love you or not
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
Although I am descending rapidly, I am much more superior to you
Tell me tell me come on tell me the answer
Please let me know the answer to my question
And you may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
You may have the ability to love, but you lack the ability to dance
Go helter skelter
Let's go in a reckless and chaotic manner
Helter skelter
Let's go in a reckless and chaotic manner
Helter skelter
Let's go in a reckless and chaotic manner
I will you won't you want me to make you
I am willing to make you mine, but you may not want to be with me
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Although I am descending rapidly, I don't want to harm you
Look out cause here she comes
Be careful because she is coming your way
Well will you won't you want me to make you
Are you willing to be with me or not?
Look out
Be careful
Helter skelter
Let's go in a reckless and chaotic manner
Helter skelter
Let's go in a reckless and chaotic manner
She's coming down fast
She is descending rapidly
Yes she is
That's a fact
Yes she is
That's a fact
Coming down fast
Descending rapidly
Contributed by Ian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.