Helios
David A. Stewart Lyrics


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Look
Coming through coming through
Yeah
It's my turn on the microphone
I just wanna share a couple of thoughts
Yeah yeah It's my turn
Make way make way
I used to think life was a fairytale
I could just day dream and everything will be real
I used to think I would be the sh*t in whatever I did
But here I am now I'm just a piece of sh*t
I used to think like a man too half a man
Cause this bitch nig** ain't made for rap
I used to think patience was the only virtue I needed
So I could get the fattest bone
Sh*t I was missing out on a whole chunk of meat
I used to think college was the way
If I could get a couple of degrees
Then I would be hot enough
I used to think that was enough
I used to think I needed it all
But truth is I ain't even want half of that sh*t dawg
I used to want to be the cool kid on the block
F*ck we ain't even got a block
Look at my consciousness it's blocked locked
Psychedelic with the thoughts
I used to think I was loved
But nowadays nobody wanna f*ck with me dawg
I used to think I was the plug
But I ain't got no bars the connection was lost
I used to run around with a cape the super hero of the game
Nah all that's false
See truth be told I never thought a lot




But I talked a lot
Now it's reversed
Talk to no one It's just me and my thoughts against the world
I stay alone in my zone cold-hearted hope shattered
There's no saving the boy
I used to think I got no peer as long as I never gave in to my fears
I used to Imagine Dragons been on top of the world like
Yeah that could be me too
I couldn't be wrong
Demons taking over
But I'm Helios to the game
Let my light shine brightest even when I'm at my lowest

Uhh sorry where was I again?
Uh I think I lost my train of thought for a moment
Sh*t I don't know where I am mehn
I gotta figure itOh yeah yeah yeah I figured which track I'm on
Yeah yeah I figured which track
Let me hop back on my train of thought for a moment
Yeah okay so put me back on put me back on
Let's go

I still think I am the man of the hour
I still think I am the god to who they cower
I still know that if 40 killers were stomping on foot at me
It still won't result in a-defeat (80 feet) for me
I still know I gotta enlighten em
This is the way of the light
They be like "hallelujah praise master Jesus"
I be like "bar for bar you can scrap the features
Cause I own this track now you can call me captain Philips"

Overall Meaning

In David A. Stewart's song "Helios," the lyrics express a reflection on past self-perceptions and the realization of personal growth and self-empowerment. The song begins with an assertive proclamation of taking the microphone and wanting to share thoughts. The singer then delves into their past beliefs and perception of life as a fairytale, where daydreaming could make everything real. However, they now express a feeling of being insignificant, describing themselves as a "piece of sh*t." They acknowledge that they used to have grand ambitions and thought college degrees and societal validation would make them successful, but they have come to understand that those aspirations were misguided.


The lyrics also explore a sense of isolation and detachment from the world. The singer reveals feeling unloved and unimportant, no longer having the influence or connections they once believed they had. They admit to being lost in their thoughts and experiencing a disconnection from reality. Despite these struggles, the singer asserts their determination to shine their light, even in their darkest moments. They see themselves as the embodiment of Helios, the Greek god of the sun, symbolizing their commitment to illuminate and guide others.


Overall, "Helios" captures a journey of self-reflection, growth, and realization of inner strength and resilience. It acknowledges past misconceptions and societal pressures, while embracing the power of personal individuality and self-belief.


Line by Line Meaning

Look
Pay attention and listen


Coming through coming through
Making a grand entrance


Yeah
Expressing affirmation


It's my turn on the microphone
Now it's my time to speak my truth


I just wanna share a couple of thoughts
I want to express my inner thoughts and feelings


Yeah yeah It's my turn
Emphasizing that it's his moment


Make way make way
Clear a path for me


I used to think life was a fairytale
In the past, I believed that life was perfect


I could just day dream and everything will be real
I believed my fantasies would become reality


I used to think I would be the sh*t in whatever I did
I used to believe I would excel in everything I attempted


But here I am now I'm just a piece of sh*t
However, my current reality is far from successful


I used to think like a man too half a man
I pretended to be confident, but deep down, I lacked self-assurance


Cause this bitch nig** ain't made for rap
Because I feel unfit for the rap industry


I used to think patience was the only virtue I needed
I believed that being patient was the key to success


So I could get the fattest bone
In order to attain the best rewards


Sh*t I was missing out on a whole chunk of meat
However, I failed to realize there were other important things I was neglecting


I used to think college was the way
I believed that pursuing higher education was the path to success


If I could get a couple of degrees
By obtaining multiple academic qualifications


Then I would be hot enough
I thought it would make me highly desirable


I used to think that was enough
But I now realize it wasn't sufficient


I used to think I needed it all
I believed I required everything


But truth is I ain't even want half of that sh*t dawg
In reality, I didn't even desire most of those things


I used to want to be the cool kid on the block
I used to aspire to be popular and well-liked


F*ck we ain't even got a block
But in reality, I don't even have a neighborhood to call my own


Look at my consciousness it's blocked locked
My mind is restricted and confined


Psychedelic with the thoughts
My thoughts are unconventional and unconventional


I used to think I was loved
I believed that others cared for me


But nowadays nobody wanna f*ck with me dawg
But now, nobody wants to associate with me


I used to think I was the plug
I used to believe I was the important connection or source


But I ain't got no bars the connection was lost
However, I lack the necessary skills or influence


I used to run around with a cape the super hero of the game
I used to pretend to be a hero in the music industry


Nah all that's false
But that was all fake and untrue


See truth be told I never thought a lot
Honestly, I didn't think deeply about things


But I talked a lot
However, I spoke confidently


Now it's reversed
Now the situation is the opposite


Talk to no one It's just me and my thoughts against the world
I only have my own thoughts and face the world alone


I stay alone in my zone cold-hearted hope shattered
I isolate myself, feeling emotionless and hopeless


There's no saving the boy
There is no hope for me


I used to think I got no peer as long as I never gave in to my fears
I used to believe that as long as I avoided my fears, I would have no equal


I used to Imagine Dragons been on top of the world like
I used to imagine myself as successful as Imagine Dragons


Yeah that could be me too
I believed I could achieve the same level of success


I couldn't be wrong
I was convinced I couldn't make a mistake


Demons taking over
Negative influences and thoughts overpowering me


But I'm Helios to the game
But I am determined to bring light and positivity to the industry


Let my light shine brightest even when I'm at my lowest
I will shine and excel, even in my darkest moments


Uhh sorry where was I again?
Expressing confusion and forgetfulness


Uh I think I lost my train of thought for a moment
I briefly lost my concentration and thoughts


Sh*t I don't know where I am mehn
Feeling disoriented and uncertain


I gotta figure itOh yeah yeah yeah I figured which track I'm on
I need to find my focus. Oh, I've found my direction


Yeah yeah I figured which track
I have determined my path


Let me hop back on my train of thought for a moment
Allow me to regain my previous line of thinking


Yeah okay so put me back on put me back on
Now, please allow me to continue with my thoughts


I still think I am the man of the hour
I still believe I am the most important person in this moment


I still think I am the god to who they cower
I still believe others are intimidated by my greatness


I still know that if 40 killers were stomping on foot at me
I am confident that even in the face of great adversity


It still won't result in a-defeat (80 feet) for me
I will not be defeated by any amount of opposition


I still know I gotta enlighten em
I still understand that I need to bring enlightenment to others


This is the way of the light
Showing that illuminating the truth is my purpose


They be like "hallelujah praise master Jesus"
They respond with praise and adoration due to my incredible lyrics


I be like "bar for bar you can scrap the features
I respond by saying my lyrical skills surpass any collaboration


Cause I own this track now you can call me captain Philips"
Asserting dominance in my art, comparing myself to the captain of a ship




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@intrer8601

If anyone is wondering, he got that gun through security because he was a former employee of the airport and it wasn’t required for him to get searched. He killed Ray Thompson because he was his boss and he was mad at him.

@acyllia5311

@Grass Blocker tf?

@intrer8601

@@ezekielpatrick3947 uhh.. you know that the killer (the person who did it) and the gun he used are completely different things?

@futurepilot5287

Even pilots have to go through security...

@intrer8601

@@futurepilot5287 Back then, it wasn’t required. After this incident, they changed that.

@getsegeert807

Nah security back then was bad.

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@emmaherron5121

I know some people are making fun of the Dialogue here but the “I’m the Problem” thing actually happened. It was the last words heard on the CVR.

@zxmbieguy9985

Fr that is cruelty

@Aviationgeek21

Emma Herron I’m the problem

@monimator962

That's not rlly funny

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