Helter Skelter
Francesco Garolfi Lyrics
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Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again.
Do, don't you want me to love you
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
Tell me, tell me, tell me, come on tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer.
Helter skelter, helter skelter
Helter skelter.
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.
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 I turn and I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again.
Well do you, don't you want me to love 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.
Look out helter skelter
She's coming down fast.
Yes she is.
Yes she is
(I've got blisters on my fingers)
The lyrics of "Helter Skelter" by Francesco Garolfi are very metaphorical and open to interpretation. "Helter Skelter" itself is a term that means chaos or disorder, and this theme runs throughout the song. When the singer gets to the bottom of the slide (which may represent a low point in life), they go back to the top and start again, indicating a cycle or pattern of behavior. The line "I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you" could be interpreted as the singer feeling superior to someone else, even though they are descending.
The chorus of "Helter Skelter" repeats the phrase several times, creating a sense of urgency and panic. The second verse introduces the theme of control, with the singer asking if someone wants them to make them love them. The line "You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer" suggests that the person being addressed has limitations or faults, possibly in their ability to move gracefully, that make them imperfect. The final lines of the song, "Look out helter skelter / She's coming down fast / Yes she is / Yes she is" provide a foreboding sense of imminent danger or instability.
Overall, "Helter Skelter" by Francesco Garolfi is a cryptic song that could be interpreted in many ways. It paints a vivid picture of chaos and confusion, with a sense of urgency and a cycle of behavior that seems to repeat itself.
Line by Line Meaning
When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide
I keep cycling through the same joys and pains of life
Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
I take moments to pause and reflect, but always end up chasing new experiences
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again.
Until I finally hit rock bottom and start over once more
Do, don't you want me to love you
Are you willing to give me your heart?
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
I'm on a wild ride, but it's taking me to new heights
Tell me, tell me, tell me, come on tell me the answer
I need to know where we stand in this relationship
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer.
You may be passionate, but you don't have the moves
Helter skelter, helter skelter
Life is chaotic and unpredictable
Will you, won't you want me to make you
Are you ready for me to sweep you off your feet?
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
I'm moving quickly, but I don't want to hurt you
Tell me, tell me, tell me the answer
I need to know if you're all in or not
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer.
You may be passionate, but you don't have the moves
Look out
Be careful, danger is near
Helter skelter, helter skelter
Life is getting even crazier
Look out 'cause here she comes.
Watch out, things are about to get intense
Well do you, don't you want me to love you
Are you willing to take a chance on me?
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
I'm moving quickly, but I don't want to leave you worse off
Tell me, tell me, tell me the answer
I'm ready for your response, whatever it may be
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer.
You may have heart, but you don't know how to move
Look out
Something big is about to happen
Helter skelter, helter skelter
Things are spinning out of control
Look out helter skelter
The chaos is intensifying
She's coming down fast.
The situation is quickly spiraling out of control
Yes she is.
There's no stopping her now
(I've got blisters on my fingers)
I'm working hard and pushing myself to the limit
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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