Day eventually signed a recording contract with major label Epic Records in 2002 and has since re-released his debut as well as producing a follow up, Stop All The World Now. Despite initially sluggish sales, Stop All The World Now was certified gold in early 2005 and has produced a number of singles, including "Collide", Day's most successful to date, and the hit "She Says". The track became Epic Records’ first platinum single, eventually selling 1.5 million downloads.
After a five year tour before the release of Stop All The World Now followed by a three year tour, Day took some time off and focused on writing music. Since then Day released his Be There EP in May 2009 which will be followed by Sound The Alarm in September 2009.
Stop All the World Now (2003–2008)
After the EP's release, Day relocated to London, England to record Australia's follow up, which was provisionally titled From a Northern Sky. The album, which would eventually become Stop All The World Now, was recorded in London's famous Olympic Studios with Martin "Youth" Glover, the bassist for British band Killing Joke, whose previous production credits included The Verve's Urban Hymns, one of Howie's favorite albums.
While certain tracks on Australia had featured session musicians, Stop All The World Now saw Howie joined for the first time by a permanent backing band, consisting of multi-instrumentalist Les Hall, drummer Laurie Jenkins and ex-Verve bassist Simon Jones. In addition, the majority of the album's songs were co-written with either Better than Ezra frontman Kevin Griffin or Jump Little Children's Jay Clifford.
A full band tour to promote Stop All the World Now began on September 27, 2003. Due to other commitments, Simon Jones was unable to tour with the group and was replaced by Jeremy Curtis. The album was released one week and three days later on October 7 to tepid critical reactions. Rolling Stone's Pat Blashill referred to Stop as "not bad" but "indistinct", but Popmatters' Devon Powers noted that though Australia had been an album one falls for passionately, "Stop All the World Now is an album you have a crush on, not one you fall deeply, complexly, and foolishly in love with. And crushes have a way of disappearing suddenly, without a trace."Stop
Sales of Stop were initially sluggish, but slowly began to rise beginning in late 2004 with the single release of ballad "Collide", which became a popular radio hit and was featured on TV shows such as Scrubs, Grey's Anatomy, Bones, and One Tree Hill as well as soundtracking a promotional trailer for the 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Stop was finally certified gold in early 2005. Fan favourite "She Says", which was first released on 1998's White EP, was released as a follow-up to "Collide", although as of 2006 it has not achieved the same success, it became a mid-level hit.
Boosted by the slow burning success of Stop All the World Now, Epic released the Live From... EP on December 6, 2005. The 7-track EP contains live renditions of songs from Australia and Stop All the World Now as well as a cover of Crowded House's "Don't Dream It's Over". The EP has not been widely reviewed, though Allmusic referred to the release as "holiday market product," "tepid", and "directionless".
Sound The Alarm (2009)
Howie Day released his third full length, "Sound The Alarm", under the Epic music label on September 8, 2009. After an extensive tour schedule following the release of "Stop All The World Now", Day decided to take some time off, during which he sorted through his emotions by writing songs, many of which have made their way onto Sound the Alarm. “I toured for five years straight before Stop All The World Now came out, then for three years non-stop after it was released," Day says.
To get his desired range of sounds and moods, Day recorded in a variety of locations, including Los Angeles, New York, London, Minneapolis, and Bloomington, Indiana, between the spring of 2006 and fall of 2008. He also collaborated with several musicians and producers, including Martin Terefe (Jason Mraz, KT Tunstall), Mike Denneen (Aimee Mann, Fountains of Wayne), Mike Flynn (The Fray, Augustana), Warren Huart (The Fray, Augustana, Better Than Ezra]) and Better Than Ezra frontman Kevin Griffin — each one of them an expert in pulling superlative performances out of the artists they work with.
Help
Howie Day Lyrics
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Not just anybody (Help)
You know I need someone (Help)
When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone
I'm not so self assured
I've opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me
And now my life hand changed in oh, so many ways
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
But every now and then I feel so insecure
I know that I just need you like
I've never done before
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me
When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone
I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind
I've opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me, me, me, Oo
The lyrics to Howie Day's "Help" tell the story of a person who was once self-sufficient and confident, but now finds themselves feeling lost and in need of assistance. The singer laments that they never used to need anyone's help, but now they do. They admit to feeling insecure and like their independence is fading away. The chorus is a plea for someone to come to their aid and help them get back on their feet.
The repetition of the word "help" throughout the song emphasizes just how much the singer needs assistance. The use of the phrase "my independence seems to vanish in the haze" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that the singer is struggling with some kind of mental or emotional fog that is clouding their judgment and making it difficult for them to function on their own.
Overall, the lyrics to "Help" are a raw and honest portrayal of a person in need of support. The song is a reminder that it's okay to ask for help and that we all need assistance from time to time.
Line by Line Meaning
I need somebody (Help)
I require assistance from another person to overcome my troubles.
Not just anybody (Help)
I need help from someone who is significant to me and knows me well, not a random person.
You know I need someone (Help)
I am aware that I am incapable of solving my issues alone and require someone to help me.
When I was younger, so much younger than today
In the past, I was self-sufficient and able to handle problems without any help.
I never needed anybody's help in any way
During my youth, I was independent and did not require assistance from others.
But now these days are gone
As time passed, my ability to tackle problems alone shifted and dwindled.
I'm not so self assured
My self-esteem and confidence have taken a hit, and I am uncertain about what to do next.
Now I find I've changed my mind
I realize that my previous attitude of self-sufficiency was mistaken and that I actually need help from others.
I've opened up the doors
I'm now open to receiving help and have started seeking it from others.
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
I'm struggling, and I'm hoping someone can lend a helping hand to lift me up.
And I do appreciate you being 'round
I am thankful for your presence and willingness to assist me in my time of need.
Help me get my feet back on the ground
I'm asking for assistance in returning to a stable state and overcoming my problems.
Won't you please, please help me
I'm sincerely asking for your help and hoping that you will grant me your assistance.
And now my life hand changed in oh, so many ways
My life has transformed, and I'm facing problems that I did not anticipate or expect.
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
My ability to be self-sufficient has become unclear and uncertain.
But every now and then I feel so insecure
I have moments where I doubt myself and lack confidence, making me feel uncertain and helpless.
I know that I just need you like
I understand that I cannot overcome these challenges alone, and I need the help of someone else.
I've never done before
I've never relied on others to this extent before.
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
I'm once again expressing my distress and my desire for assistance from others.
And I do appreciate you being 'round
I'm still thankful for the support and assistance provided by those around me.
Help me get my feet back on the ground
I'm reiterating my need for assistance to regain stability and overcome my problems.
Won't you please, please help me, me, me, Oo
I'm pleading for help and hoping that someone will hear my cry and respond to my request.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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Sogun Lowies
Help, I need somebody
Help, not just anybody
Help, you know I need someone, help
When I was younger so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone (, I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me
And now my life has changed in oh so many ways
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
But every nowand then I feel so insecure
I know that I just need you like I've never done before
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me
When I was younger so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being round
Help me, get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me, help me, help me, ooh
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I need somebody (Help)
Not just anybody (Help)
You know I need someone (Help)
When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone
I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind
I've opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me
And now my life hand changed in oh, so many ways
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
But every now and then I feel so insecure
I know that I just need you like
I've never done before
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me
When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone
I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind
I've opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me, me, me, Oo
Fre Sha Voca Do
This song has really been my go to song these days...
Times have been rough. I really thought I was so independent and unstoppable. But I need so much help, support, and love. I'm crumbling. I'm failing. I'm struggling.
fernanda ganivet
Yall don't know how long it took me to find this cover
Ayush A
Me too
Eduardo Mesquita
me too
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took me a whopping 2 min
heungtantrash
same omg just found it again after mooonths
indifferentt kid
ME TOOOOO!!!
Sogun Lowies
Help, I need somebody
Help, not just anybody
Help, you know I need someone, help
When I was younger so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone (, I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me
And now my life has changed in oh so many ways
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
But every nowand then I feel so insecure
I know that I just need you like I've never done before
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me
When I was younger so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being round
Help me, get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me, help me, help me, ooh
Fre Sha Voca Do
There's always that one person who provides the lyrics for everyone XD
Filler boi
thanks... And I do appreciate you being 'round