For their second album, The Contino Sessions, Death In Vegas invited some guests to do the vocals. Bobby Gillespie (Primal Scream), Iggy Pop and Jim Reid (of The Jesus & Mary Chain) all appear on this brilliant album. Also singing both lead and backup vocals is Hope Sandoval from Mazzy Star. They have also featured Liam Gallagher, lead singer in the British rock n' roll band Oasis
Help Yourself
Death in Vegas Lyrics
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Cause then it's gone when you still shine
You can't change to solve somebody's name
Don't blink until you're made
When all you're still, you broke all in Hell
And you don't need what you could steal
I'm feeling like something I don't know that's wrong
Help yourself out
Help yourself with what you need, yeah
Help yourself out
Help yourself with what you need, yeah
Help yourself out
Help yourself with what you need, yeah
Help yourself out
Help yourself when you don't need it
Help yourself
Help yourself out
Help yourself with what you need, yeah
Help yourself out
Help yourself with what you need, yeah
Help yourself out
Help yourself with what you need, yeah
Help yourself out
Help yourself when you don't need it
Help yourself
These lyrics suggest that in order to change, one needs the support and guidance of others. However, once the change has occurred, those support systems may disappear, leaving the individual to continue shining on their own. Despite this, the individual cannot change themselves solely to please someone else or to solve someone else's problems. They must take the time to reflect on what they truly need and want for themselves.
The lyrics also speak to a feeling of uncertainty and sadness that the writer is experiencing. They feel like something is wrong but they can't quite put their finger on it. The repetition of "help yourself" throughout the song suggests that the writer may be struggling with self-doubt or self-sabotage, and that they need to take action to help themselves despite not feeling like they need it.
Overall, the lyrics of "Help Yourself" encourage listeners to look inward, reflect on their needs and wants, and take action to help themselves when necessary.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't change without someone's shadow
You cannot change yourself without being influenced by someone else.
Cause then it's gone when you still shine
Because once that person leaves, you will still be the same person.
You can't change to solve somebody's name
You cannot change yourself just to impress or please someone else.
Don't blink until you're made
Do not make quick decisions or changes until you are ready and have a clear understanding of what you want and need.
When all you're still, you broke all in Hell
When you are stagnant and not progressing or changing, it can feel like being in a state of suffering or turmoil.
And you don't need what you could steal
You should not resort to stealing or taking what you want, when you can make changes or work hard for it.
I'm feeling like something I don't know that's wrong
I am experiencing a feeling that is hard to describe and identify, but it feels negative and uncomfortable.
And I know the sad in my heart
I am aware and in touch with the sadness and negative emotions I am feeling.
Help yourself out
Help yourself with what you need, yeah
Encouragement to take care of yourself and focus on your needs, rather than constantly trying to please or impress others.
Help yourself out
Help yourself when you don't need it
Help yourself
Even when you don't feel like you need to change or improve, continuing to work on yourself can be beneficial.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TIM HOLMES, RICHARD MAGUIRE, HOPE SANDOVAL, L SUBRANAMIAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Gerasimo_Carbone
'You can't change without sorrows shadow
'Cuz then it's gone
when you still shine
You can't change to solve somebody's name
Don't blink until you're made
When all destroyed, broke all in Hell,
and you don't need what you could steal;
I'm feeling like something I don't know that's wrong
And I know the sad in my heart
Help yourself out
Help yourself with what you need
Help yourself out
Help yourself when you dont need it'
@soqueleast831
some of the best memories of my life was watching yeah right, and hearing this song on the montage section. we got so pumped to skate after watching, I'll never forget and always miss those days from now on. what a legendary video. RIP keenan milton
@cqlr
+dedico smedico letico what do you mean? you worked on the production of tthis song?
@soqueleast831
+Çağlar Polat no. Its sentiment to me because this song is featured in one of my favorite skate videos (yeah right) by crailtap and famous director spike lee. go watch it. its a very well made video with great music, special effects, and some of the most talented skateboarders in world.
Note: this video was made over a decade ago but still impressive compared to today's talented riders.
@joechill6639
+dedico smedico letico Never skated in my life but Yeah Right is just a great piece of film making.
@scottycamera
Such a true comment brother !!! Those were the golden days of skating...
@EllisMeek
Exactly what I came here to relive!
@connorgray8276
YEAH RIGHTTTTT KEENAN MILTON FOREVER JANUARY FIRST 2003 BEST SKATEBOARD MOVIE OUT THERE HANDS DOWN🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@ishtarbabylon4869
Having a shower in the morning with this playing is nothing short of heaven!
@dali_d
Best days of skateboarding <3
@g0stface23
Yeah right