(1) Former lead singer of Que… Read Full Bio ↴Geoff Tate can refer to 1 of 2 people.
(1) Former lead singer of QueensrΓΏche, known for his great tones. From high notes to low Geoff was able to do it all. Changed the sounds of progressive metal all around and inspired hundreds.
(2) A stand-up comedian, originally based out of Cincinnati, Ohio, and currently based out of Los Angeles, California. He has two albums Just Another Clown, and I Got Potential. He currently hosts a podcast titled Afternoon, Everybody! based around the popular 80's/90's sitcom, Cheers!.
Helpless
Geoff Tate Lyrics
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Ask yourself, why?
I feel your need of helplessness
So much I can't help myself.
Why do you need me to, save you?
I can't let you go,
Can't let you go.
I can't let you go.
I can't let you
I surrender.
Do you feel the same?
I watch your mouth
For a sign.
We blur the distance
Between the line.
I don't care if it's wrong
All I know, is I need you.
Ask yourself why you feel
Like you need me to,
Save you from yourself.
And if you cared and
If you shared
Everything you feel,
You'd find me, waiting.
Oh, and I'd be waiting
I can't let you go.
I can't let you go.
I can't let you go. No.
I can't let you go.
I can't let you go.
I can't let you go.
I can't let you go. No.
No!
The lyrics of Geoff Tate's Helpless revolve around the theme of being needed by someone who is helpless and needing to be saved. The song begins with the singer asking the listener to question their belief and why they feel the need to be helped. He then goes on to express how much he feels the other's helplessness and how he can't help himself from wanting to save them.
The chorus of the song highlights the singer's dilemma of not being able to let go of the person who needs his help. He is torn between wanting to save them and not being able to let them go. The lyrics suggest that the person needing help is someone the singer cares for deeply, and he would do anything to save them.
The second verse of the song talks about surrendering and blurring the line between the two people. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to help the other person, even if it is wrong. He wants to be there for the person and is waiting for them to share everything they feel.
Overall, Helpless is an emotional and thought-provoking song that explores the complexities of needing to be saved and saving others.
Line by Line Meaning
Ask yourself, do you believe.
Geoff Tate is urging the listener to ask themselves if they believe in something.
Ask yourself, why?
Along with the previous line, he wants the listener to reflect on why they believe in something.
I feel your need of helplessness
Geoff Tate senses a desire for helplessness in someone close to him.
So much I can't help myself.
He is so overwhelmed by it that he is feeling helpless himself.
Why do you need me to, save you?
He is questioning why this person is expecting him to save them.
I can't let you go,
Geoff Tate is unable to let go of this person.
Can't let you go.
Reinforcing the previous line.
Save you,
He returns to the idea of needing to save this person.
I can't let you go.
He still cannot let go of this person.
I can't let you
This same sentiment is repeated.
I surrender.
Geoff Tate acknowledges that he has given up.
Do you feel the same?
He is asking this person if they have the same feelings.
I watch your mouth
He is paying close attention to their words.
For a sign.
Hoping for some kind of indication or clue.
We blur the distance
Geoff Tate and the other person's connection feels so strong.
Between the line.
Their closeness is blurring the lines between reality.
I don't care if it's wrong
Geoff Tate admits that whatever is happening between them might be morally wrong.
All I know, is I need you.
Despite everything, he still feels a need for this person.
Ask yourself why you feel
Geoff Tate is still pressing the listener to question their emotions.
Like you need me to,
They are still hung up on the idea of needing each other.
Save you from yourself.
Geoff Tate again references the idea of saving someone.
And if you cared and
He is once again asking this person to consider how they feel.
If you shared Everything you feel,
Maybe if they opened up to each other, they could move forward.
You'd find me, waiting.
Geoff Tate is willing to wait for this person.
Oh, and I'd be waiting
He is emphasizing that he is truly ready and willing to wait.
I can't let you go.
Geoff Tate cannot let go of this person.
I can't let you go.
He repeats it again.
I can't let you go. No.
He is determined to not let this person go.
I can't let you go.
Repeat of the previous line.
I can't let you go.
Reinforcing his inability to let go.
I can't let you go. No.
Again, he will not let go.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHNNY OTIS, MARIO DELAGARDE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
AngryAgain
It's not a metal album and that probably turned off some people but I think this album is extraordinary.
Jerry Thomas
It certainly is
Michelle Henderson
He is one of the great vocalist of all time his music enchanting,his lyrics deep and his vocals golden,so listen and ask yourself do you believe?
cheylday
@*****Β I don't care if it's wrong.....
JackobyUK
@*****
Β have you seen the lastet pic of geoff?.. he is getting the hair back.. so there is hope for good singing now.
JackobyUK
but his voice is gone today....
cheylday
Yes!..... I can"t let him go.......
p c
I absolutely love this solo project! Saw him 3 times promoting this... amazing!!
Thelegendhaha
Great album, great track!
Mr. 7
Awesome album! πTate was untouchable back in the day.