Thorogood cut his debut album titled Better Than the Rest in 1974, and released it that same year. In the autumn of 1976 he recorded his second album, the eponymous George Thorogood with his band, The Destroyers (sometimes also known as The Delaware Destroyers) and issued the album in 1977. Thorogood released his next album entitled Move It On Over in the autumn of 1978 with The Destroyers, which included the hit "Move It On Over" in 1978. "Please Set A Date" and "Who Do You Love" both followed in 1979.
During the 1980s, and 1990s, Thorogood recorded some of his most well known works, Bad To The Bone (used to great effect during the bar scene in Terminator 2: Judgment Day), "I Drink Alone" (from his Maverick album), "You Talk Too Much", and "If You Don't Start Drinking, I'm Gonna Leave".
Thorogood is best known for his animated stage presence and loud, raucous electric guitar playing. He is also known as "Lonesome George".
Help Me
George Thorogood Lyrics
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When I get that crazy feeling, I know I'm in trouble again
I'm in trouble 'cause you're a rambler and a gambler
And a sweet talking ladies man and you love your lovin'
But not like you love your freedom
Help me I think, I'm falling in love too fast
It's got me hoping for the future and worrying about the past
We love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom
Didn't it feel good we were sitting there talking
Or lying there not talking didn't it feel good
You dance with the lady with the hole in her stocking
Didn't it feel good, didn't it feel good
Help me I think I'm falling in love with you
Are you going to let me go there by myself
That's such a lonely thing to do
Both of us flirting around flirting and flirting hurting too
We love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom
The song "Help Me" by George Thorogood talks about falling in love and the consequences that come with it. The opening lines describe the singer's realization that they are falling in love again even though they know it can lead to trouble. The second stanza shows the singer's worry over their fast-paced relationship and their fears for what may happen in the future with their past experiences.
The third stanza takes a nostalgic turn with the singer reminiscing about past moments with their beloved, a happy memory of just being together and enjoying each other's company. Finally, the chorus talks about the delicate balance between loving someone and having a sense of freedom, which both individuals enjoy.
Overall, the song explores the push and pull of being in love with someone and wanting to feel free, and the difficulties of reconciling those two desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me I think I'm falling in love again
I need your help because I'm starting to fall in love once more
When I get that crazy feeling, I know I'm in trouble again
Whenever I start feeling this way, I know it's going to lead to trouble again
I'm in trouble 'cause you're a rambler and a gambler
I know I'm in trouble because you have a reputation for being a wandering and betting man
And a sweet talking ladies man and you love your lovin'
You're also charming and a lover of pleasure
But not like you love your freedom
However, nothing compares to how much you value your independence
Help me I think, I'm falling in love too fast
I think I am falling in love too quickly and it's making me anxious about the future and the past
It's got me hoping for the future and worrying about the past
My feelings have me looking forward to the future but also concerned about the past
'Cause I've seen some hot hot blazes come down to smoke and ash
I've witnessed some intense moments that ended up crushing hopes and reducing everything to rubble
We love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom
We both love pleasure, but it's not as much as the way we love our freedom and independence
Didn't it feel good we were sitting there talking
Didn't it feel incredible the times we just sat and talked with each other?
Or lying there not talking didn't it feel good
Or even when we were silent and just laying beside each other, didn't that feel wonderful?
You dance with the lady with the hole in her stocking
You danced with a woman wearing a stocking with a hole in it
Didn't it feel good, didn't it feel good
But despite any shortcomings, didn't it still feel delightful and fulfilling?
Help me I think I'm falling in love with you
I need your help because I think I am falling in love with you
Are you going to let me go there by myself
Will you leave me to fall in love with you without any support from your side?
That's such a lonely thing to do
That would be a lonesome and isolated place to be in
Both of us flirting around flirting and flirting hurting too
We are both guilty of flirting and causing pain to each other by doing so
We love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom
We both love pleasure, but it's not as much as the way we love our freedom and independence
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: WILLIE DIXON, RALPH BASS, WILLIE WILLIAMSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cosmopolit670
Thats the Real blues rhythm, lead guitar Makes it to a Sinfonie, great stuff george
@virginiaallison7110
George , I love this. I love what he does. That voice, um....., you know ladies what I mean. Now add his playing and the band. Well need I say more. I love all his music. And One Way Ticket is another. Well they All are. Of course Bad To The Bone!
@markhorton3041
I’ve only heard this song played slow by the bands that I’ve heard play it. It sounds great with a little speed to it.
@misiopolarny9449
Sorry, I've accidentally deleted Can't Be Satisfied. I'll upload it again as soon as possible. I saw your comment and soon you will be able to listen it again :)
@arturopachecoleal6235
Super
@christaylor9295
Yes!
@dominiquejean14
Excellent as usual !
@virginiaallison2987
George I can only be at your shows in spirit. But if I had a way & $ I would be at all.
@fangospucklovesveena464
Now...Wow! then... gulp, Wow...!
@virginiaallison7110
I seen Help Me on a recent concert. It was he is still hot ladies.