Help
Darren Criss Chord Overstreet Lyrics

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Help, I need somebody
Help, not just anybody
Help, you know, I need someone
Help

(When)
When I was younger, so much younger than today (I never needed)
I never needed anybody's help in any way (now)

But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured (and now I find)
Now I find, I've changed my mind, I've opened up the doors

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you, please, please help me?

(Now)
And now my life has changed in, oh, so many ways (my independence)
My independence seems to vanish in the haze (but)
But every now and then I feel so insecure (I know that I)
I know that I just need you like I've never done before

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you, please, please help me?

When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way (now)
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured (and now I find)
Now I find, I've changed my mind, I've opened up the doors

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground

Won't you, please, please help me?
Help me, help me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Help" by Darren Criss and Chord Overstreet are a vulnerability anthem that speaks about asking for help when you need it. The first verse talks about the singer's youth and how they didn't need anyone's assistance because they were self-assured. However, as they have grown older, they find themselves changing their mind and opening up the doors to ask for help. The chorus is a plea for assistance as the singer is feeling down and needs someone to help them get back on their feet.

The second verse talks about how life has changed in so many ways, and the haze seems to have vanished their independence. They are describing feeling insecure and needing help from someone they have never needed before. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of asking for help when you need it. The lyrics are relatable to many people who struggle with vulnerability and admitting they need help sometimes.

Line by Line Meaning

Help, I need somebody
The singer needs someone to help them through their troubles

Help, not just anybody
The singer needs a specific person's help, not just anyone

Help, you know, I need someone
The singer is emphasizing that they need someone to help them

Help
Repeating the word 'Help' to underscore the urgency of their need for assistance

When I was younger, so much younger than today (I never needed)
The artist did not need help when they were younger, but times have changed

I never needed anybody's help in any way (now)
The singer did not need help before, but now they do

But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured (and now I find)
The singer is no longer confident in their ability to handle everything alone, hence why they need help

Now I find, I've changed my mind, I've opened up the doors
The artist has realized that it's okay to ask for help, and is now opening themselves up to the possibility

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
The artist is asking for help when they're feeling low

And I do appreciate you being 'round
The artist acknowledges and is grateful for the person who is helping them

Help me get my feet back on the ground
The singer wants the person to help them regain their stability

Won't you, please, please help me?
The artist is pleading for help

And now my life has changed in, oh, so many ways (my independence)
The singer's life has changed in ways that have affected their independence

My independence seems to vanish in the haze (but)
Despite valuing their independence, the singer is aware that they often lose sight of it in the midst of their struggles

But every now and then I feel so insecure (I know that I)
The singer admits to feeling insecure at times, and knows that they need help during these moments

I know that I just need you like I've never done before
The artist needs the person they're asking for help from now more than ever, in a way that they never have before

Help me, help me
Repeating the plea for help in a desperate attempt to get the other person's attention

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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