Help Me Please
Hard‐Fi Lyrics
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There's no sound here at all
Emptiness, emptiness, rules
Why'd I wanna come home?
You ain't sat in your chair
No one calls, no ones there
Just a clock, tick, tock
Help me please
I'm in need
'Cause being alone scares the life out of me
Help me please
I'm in need
'Cause being alone scares the life out of me
Being alone scares the life out of me
Breaking down on the stairs
Hello loneliness, Hello despair
All of this, all of it wrong
You won't ever come home
They can take what they please
They can take the blame
Everything, everything is free
Have it all
Help me please
I'm in need
Cause being alone scares the life out of me
Help me please
I'm in need
Cause being alone scares the life out of me
Being alone scares the life out of me
Being alone scares the life out of me
The lyrics of Hard-Fi's song "Help Me Please" paint a picture of a lonely and abandoned home, where the singer has returned to find it empty and lifeless. The hall is devoid of light, the rooms are quiet and empty, and there's a prevailing sense of emptiness that seems to rule the entire house. The feelings of loneliness and despair are exacerbated by the realization that there is no one there to call, to talk to or to comfort him. The ticking of a clock and the sound of tears make it clear that this is a place of sadness and sorrow. In the chorus, the singer pleads out for help, because the thought of being alone scares the life out of him. He's helpless and vulnerable, and desperately needs someone to save him from the isolation he's experiencing.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is not only alone, but he's also struggling to come to terms with something that has gone irretrievably wrong. He's breaking down on the stairs, and his sense of loneliness is tipping into despair. He's facing something that he can't handle alone, something that's all wrong and that can't be fixed or resolved without help. Yet no one is there to help him, and he's left to face his problems alone.
"Help Me Please" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the isolation and despair that many people experience in their lives. It highlights the importance of connection and support, and the devastating impact that loneliness can have on our mental health and wellbeing.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no light in the hall
The darkness in the hallway signifies the emptiness and loneliness in the house.
There's no sound here at all
The silence is deafening and contributes to the feeling of emptiness and loneliness.
Emptiness, emptiness, rules
The pervasive feeling in the house is one of emptiness and it dominates everything.
Why'd I wanna come home?
The singer questions their own decision to come home as it only amplifies the loneliness and emptiness.
You ain't sat in your chair
The absence of a loved one is clearly felt as their empty chair remains unfilled.
No one calls, no ones there
There is no contact with any other human beings, adding to the isolation.
Just a clock, tick, tock
The only sound is the passage of time, reminding the singer of their loneliness.
Tears, so many tears
The overwhelming emotions of sadness and despair are expressed through tears.
Breaking down on the stairs
The singer is overcome with emotion and falls apart even on the stairs.
Hello loneliness, Hello despair
The singer acknowledges the presence of loneliness and despair in their life.
All of this, all of it wrong
The singer feels that everything in their life is not right and unhappy.
You won't ever come home
The singer is resigned to the fact that their loved one will never return home.
They can take what they please
The singer feels that they have nothing and others can take what they want from them.
They can take the blame
The singer is willing to take blame for the situation they are in.
Everything, everything is free
There is nothing more to lose and the singer feels they have nothing left to protect.
Help me please
The singer is calling out for help as they cannot deal with the loneliness and despair by themselves.
I'm in need
The singer admits that they are in desperate need of help and support.
Cause being alone scares the life out of me
The fear of being completely alone is so great that it is overpowering and frightening.
Being alone scares the life out of me
The fear of loneliness is repeated to emphasize its power over the singer.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD ARCHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
stoneroses
This song sends shivers down my spine. I really like the lyrics, so much imagery to them. Whoever says Hard-Fi are a chav band are wrong!
gayle helen
Absolutely beautiful song. I listen to it often. I love most of their stuff anyway. Hard-Fi videos are hard to find in the US. Thank goodness for YouTube.
Katie Brooks
This is a fantastic song ♥♥♥ :)
Strawberry Corner
Still get goosebumps
Donna D
Awesome song must be released!
Jamie Pearman
Fantastic 👍
Mauricio Sebastian Roldan
"help me please, I'm in need, cause being alone scares the life out of me" falling apart here :(
carambaa
There's no light in the hall, There's no sound here at all, Hard Just the clock, tick-tock, tears, Nothing but tears. You ain't sat in your chair, No one calls no one there, Emptiness, emptiness rules, Why did I wanna come home? Help me please, I'm in need, Cos being alone scares the life out of me. Help me please, I'm in need, Cos being alone scares the life out of me. Please
TIGE LEON SAINT DE AUBYN
BEHOLD THY KINGDOM COME UPON
tonyttt31
Sounds more like Oasis than Embrace