Help Me
Elvis Presley & J.D. Sumner & The Stamps Lyrics
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Another mile, just one more mile,
I'm tired of walkin' all alone
Lord, help me smile
Another smile, just one more smile,
You know I just can't make it on my own
I thought that I could get by by myself
Now I know I just can't take it any more
With a humble heart, on bended knee,
I'm beggin' You, please, help me
Come down from Your golden throne to me, to lowly me,
I need to feel the touch of Your tender hand
Remove the chains of darkness
Let me see, Lord let me see,
Just where I fit into your master plan
I never thought I needed help before,
I thought that I could get by by myself
Now I know I just can't take it any more
With a humble heart, on bended knee,
I'm beggin' You, please, help me
With a humble heart, on bended knee,
I'm beggin' You, please, help me
In Elvis Presley's song "Help Me," the singer humbly asks for God's assistance. The singer is tired and alone and asks for strength to continue walking. The singer also asks for a smile, indicating a need for comfort and joy. The lyrics express the singer's realization that they cannot get by on their own and need divine intervention. The line "With a humble heart, on bended knee, I'm beggin' you, please, help me" shows the urgent need for assistance and the humility needed to ask for help.
These lyrics are relatable to anyone who has felt overwhelmed and in need of help. They emphasize the importance of humility and recognizing that it's okay to ask for help when we need it. The use of religious imagery, such as God's golden throne, adds a spiritual dimension to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, help me walk
Asking for guidance and strength to continue moving forward in life
Another mile, just one more mile,
Requesting the ability to take things one step at a time, to not get overwhelmed
I'm tired of walkin' all alone
Expressing loneliness and a desire for companionship or support
Lord, help me smile
Asking for the ability to find joy and positivity in life
Another smile, just one more smile,
Requesting help finding happiness in the present moment
You know I just can't make it on my own
Acknowledging that one cannot succeed or thrive alone, and needs help from others
I never thought I needed help before,
Admitting a previous unwillingness to seek or accept help from others
I thought that I could get by by myself
Believing that one could handle life's challenges alone, without assistance
Now I know I just can't take it any more
Realizing that one needs help to overcome difficulties and hardships
With a humble heart, on bended knee,
Approaching the request for help with humility and sincerity
I'm beggin' You, please, help me
Requesting assistance from a higher power or source
Come down from Your golden throne to me, to lowly me,
Requesting a divine presence to provide aid and support
I need to feel the touch of Your tender hand
Desiring comfort and reassurance from a higher power
Remove the chains of darkness
Asking for relief from burdens or struggles that are causing stress or pain
Let me see, Lord let me see,
Requesting clarity and understanding of one's purpose or place in life
Just where I fit into your master plan
Asking for guidance and insight into how one's life fits into a larger, divine plan
With a humble heart, on bended knee,
Approaching the request for help with humility and sincerity
I'm beggin' You, please, help me
Requesting assistance from a higher power or source
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LARRY GATLIN
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Ryan Daly
No auto tune no mics just pure talent
derontchi
There is a shared mic by the pianist’s head
stege99
The level of vocal competencies here is crazy good. And then the King enters and you realize the quality and strength of his voice.-
MidnightModder
@derontchi I think he means no amplification, but if there is a mic there I would assume they were using monitors to hear themselves better above the piano.
Edit: Yeah, you can see and hear when Elvis gets closer to the mic toward the end of the video. Though that might've just been for the recording, who knows.
NAE2000
So true! And you had to be able to hear yourself and carry your own part - no ear piece, no monitor.
Linda Spencer
Elvis always wanted to sing Gospel music & he truly did a great job with it & J.D. Summer made it even better!
Nick's Pizza
Yea he loved JD's voice.
Gracie G
It’s in his heart. You can see it here so easily. Those little side smiles. Their beautiful.
Dwight Hamilton
I never get tired of this video Two thoughts:
1) Donnie Sumner (piano/vocal on Lighthouse) had an incredible voice.
2) There's never any question about who the leader of that crew is. You get the feeling that the guys were not just sycophants, they truly loved and admired Elvis.
John
The first time I heard them do The Lighthouse I burst into tears and looked for the nearest altar to repent. Man that gave me chills!