Help Me Make It Through the Night
HUMPERDINCK ENGELBERT Lyrics
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Shake it loose and let it fall
Layin' soft upon my skin
Like the shadows on the wall
Come and lay down by my side
Till the early mornin' light
All I'm takin' is your time
I don't care who's right or wrong
I don't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
Lord tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone
The lyrics of the song Help me Make It Through The Night by Humperdinck Engelbert, speak of a desire for companionship and comfort in someone’s hardest times. The first verse, “take the ribbon from your hair, shake it loose and let it fall, layin’ soft upon my skin, like the shadows on the wall”, suggest a romantic desire to connect with someone and physically feel their presence. The following lines “come and lay down by my side till the early mornin’ light, all I’m takin’ is your time, help me make it through the night” signify that the singer wants to forget everything in the moment and solely gain the love and support of his partner. The second verse continues with the idea of not involving oneself in the conflict or trying to understand anything, and just living the present moment. It also portrays the willingness to spend a day at a time, without worrying about the future, "yesterday is dead and gone, and tomorrow's out of sight, and it's sad to be alone."
Line by Line Meaning
Take the ribbon from your hair
Remove any obstacles and be free
Shake it loose and let it fall
Let go of any inhibitions and be carefree
Layin' soft upon my skin
Soothing and comforting presence of another person
Like the shadows on the wall
Presence of someone's spirit/essence
Come and lay down by my side
Join me and be my companion
Till the early mornin' light
Until the dawn arises
All I'm takin' is your time
I only need your presence and nothing else
Help me make it through the night
I need someone to help me cope with my struggles
I don't care who's right or wrong
I am not interested in assigning blame
I don't try to understand
I do not feel the need to comprehend everything
Let the devil take tomorrow
I do not worry about the future
Lord tonight I need a friend
I need a shoulder to lean on and someone to comfort me
Yesterday is dead and gone
The past cannot be changed
And tomorrow's out of sight
The future is uncertain and cannot be seen
And it's sad to be alone
It is disheartening to be by oneself
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kris Kristofferson
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n00se
Take the ribbon from your hair
Shake it loose, let it fall
Lay it soft against my skin
Like the shadow on the wall
Come and lay down by my side
Till the early morning light
All I'm taking is your time
Help me make it through the night
I don't care what's right or wrong
I won't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
'Cause tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
I don't care what's right or wrong
I won't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
‘Cause tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
I don't want to be alone
Help me make it through the night
Jana Grosu
Take the ribbon from your hair
Shake it loose and let it fall
Layin' soft upon my skin
Like the shadows on the wall
Come and lay down by my side
Till the early mornin' light
All I'm takin' is your time
Help me make it through the night
I don't care who's right or wrong
I don't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
Lord tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
I don't care who's right or wrong
I don't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
Lord tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
Help me make it through the night
Help me make it through the night
Akis Papadopoulos
One of the most humble singers !! A very nice performer and a very sweet guy. !! He's blessed with a very nice voice by God.
Diana Jayoma
Listening and watching you again with your songs my favorite songs of yours.. Makes me young ,comfortable and happy for my relaxation . Love it. Be safe always. God bless.
Barbara Josselyn
What a beautiful rendition. He can sing anything and make you think he singing just to you. Love you Enge!!!
Fernando Troncoso
Wonderful song.
Renate Kraus
Beautiful sung song by my favorite singer Mr.Engelbert ❤️ he is amazing and will always be my number 1 forever 🥰 ❤️ 🥰 then and now I love him 😍 🥰 ❤️ Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹 Renate
Sompolsri Drake
Just love the way he put all the emotions into the song,love it !!! Thanks Peter!!!!
n00se
Take the ribbon from your hair
Shake it loose, let it fall
Lay it soft against my skin
Like the shadow on the wall
Come and lay down by my side
Till the early morning light
All I'm taking is your time
Help me make it through the night
I don't care what's right or wrong
I won't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
'Cause tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
I don't care what's right or wrong
I won't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
‘Cause tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
I don't want to be alone
Help me make it through the night
Cristina Martinez Gonzalez
Hermosa canción en esta espectacular voz de Engelbert
Lucy Forte
Gorgeous sensitive man very good hearted as well he takes care of his wife who suffers from elzheimer..he takes really good care of her wonderful loving person and man what he sings he lives it
Eva Viezel
Gorgeous rendition.Kris Kristofferson who wrote it would be impressed.