After Be-Bop-A-Lula had become a huge hit in 1956 (peaking at #7 and spending 20 weeks in the Billboard Pop Chart), Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps (often mis-named as 'the' Blue Caps) were unable to follow it up with the same level of commercial success, but released critically acclaimed songs like Race With The Devil (#96 in Billboard) and Bluejean Bop (#49).
Following a visit to Europe in 1959, Vincent managed to attract a new huge and discerning audience there, especially in England and France. By that time his career had mostly ended in the US. In 1960, while on tour in Britain, Vincent and songwriter Sharon Sheeley were seriously injured in a high-speed traffic accident. Vincent broke his ribs, collarbone, and added further damage to his already weak leg which he had injured in a motorcycle accident in 1955 and refused to have amputated, and Sheeley suffered a broken pelvis. Both Vincent and Sheeley survived, but the accident killed Vincent's tourmate and Sheeley's fiancé, Eddie Cochran.
Vincent subsequently moved to England in 1963. His stage shows became "must see" events and his bands through those years were to spawn some of the most respected players in the world today. It was during his early tours of Britain that he adopted the trademark leather outfit, at the suggestion of British Rock 'n' Roll impressario, Jack Good.
Somebody Help Me
Gene Vincent Lyrics
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Recorded by Gene Vincent on Capitol Records 1958
Song written in 1957 by Bob Kelly BMI
I've got a bone to pick with this world,
I'm not very handsome, I can't find a girl.
I ask the aid of the whole Universe.
I'm not very happy, it could be worse.
Somebody Help Me----eeee.
Somebody Help Me----eeee.
Somebody Please, Somebody Please Help Me---eeee.
I'm in luck now that I've found,
the birds and the bees are helping me round.
The birds are singin' their songs of cheer,
Love will escape me, I fear.
Chorus
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Moon is a glitter from up above,
but I've yet to find me someone to love,
the breeze keeps whispering to my ear,
lonesome Baby without you here.
Chorus
========SOLO======
Stars are twinklin in the sky,
finally caught this little girls eye.
I've stopped roamin this country over,
Luck has found me, I've got a four leaf clover.
Chorus
Somebody Please, Somebody Please Help Me.
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The song "Somebody Help Me" by Gene Vincent is a heartfelt plea for help from the world. In the first verse, Vincent expresses his frustration with his appearance and inability to find love. He turns to the universe for aid, hoping that someone will hear his cry for help. The chorus is a repeated cry for help, emphasizing Vincent's desperation.
The second verse offers a glimmer of hope. Vincent finds comfort in the company of nature, as the birds and bees seem to be helping him. However, he still fears that love will escape him. The solo section breaks up the song and allows for a moment of reflection before continuing the story.
The third verse continues with references to the natural world, as Vincent describes the moon and stars. He remains lonely until he finally finds someone to love, symbolized by the four leaf clover. The song ends with one final plea, "Somebody Please, Somebody Please Help Me."
Overall, "Somebody Help Me" is a poignant song that speaks to the universal need for help in times of despair. It touches on themes of loneliness, love, and the power of nature.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a bone to pick with this world,
I have some issues with the world and the way things are going—the world is not treating me well.
I'm not very handsome, I can't find a girl.
I'm not very attractive so I'm struggling to find a relationship which is making me more unhappy.
I ask the aid of the whole Universe.
I'm looking for help and support from anyone or anything out there.
I'm not very happy, it could be worse.
I'm feeling pretty down, but I know things could be worse.
Somebody Help Me----eeee.
I'm calling out for somebody to help me here, as I can't cope on my own anymore.
I'm in luck now that I've found,
Things are starting to look up for me.
the birds and the bees are helping me round.
Even animals are helping me get through the day.
The birds are singin' their songs of cheer,
My environment is becoming more positive.
Love will escape me, I fear.
I'm worried that love will never find me and I will always be alone.
Chorus
Repeating the chorus asking for help and support.
Moon is a glitter from up above,
Even though the moon is beautiful, I'm not able to find someone to love me.
but I've yet to find me someone to love,
I'm still searching for love and not having much luck.
the breeze keeps whispering to my ear,
Even the breeze is trying to comfort me, but it's not working.
lonesome Baby without you here.
I'm feeling very lonely without someone to share my life with.
Chorus
Repeating the chorus asking for help and support.
Stars are twinklin in the sky,
The stars are beautiful and shining but I still haven't found love.
finally caught this little girls eye.
I've finally found someone who I'm attracted to and who is attracted to me.
I've stopped roamin this country over,
I'm no longer wandering through life without direction.
Luck has found me, I've got a four leaf clover.
My luck has finally changed—I've found happiness and love.
Chorus
Repeating the chorus asking for help and support.
Somebody Please, Somebody Please Help Me.
Asking one more time for someone to help me through my struggles.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JACKIE EDWARDS
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