Help
Ill-Advised Poetry Lyrics
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Your way of consolation doesn't work
Forget these prizes
I'll go home with empty pockets
You're not special with the way you're talking
I know you'll move on
Can't you put those feelings aside
One last time
Someone's done a number on you
There's a thorn in my side
And I can't quite explain it
You only help sometimes
You only help sometimes
Never when I need
Seem to disappear right before me
Things don't make no sense
Why you always leave
Maybe you don't even really care for me
Why you waste my time
Why you always leave
When I really need you right beside me
Why you waste my time
Why you always leave
When I really need you right beside me
Don't waste my time
Don't waste my time
Don't waste my time
You ain't gonna help me
Don't waste my time
Don't waste my time
Don't waste my time
You ain't gonna help me at all
Why would you put me through this?
Why would you cause this pain?
All of the things we've been through
For you to throw it away
Away
Away
Away
I pray you take
The same way that you came from Used to hate the way that you wouldn't say nothin
Mistakes we make
The same shit that we blame on
Each other
Can't think bout no other
The lyrics to Ill-Advised Poetry's song "Help" explore a complex and somewhat tumultuous relationship. The singer is addressing their partner, expressing frustration and disappointment with the lack of support and inconsistency within the relationship. The opening lines, "Darling think it through, Your way of consolation doesn't work, Forget these prizes, I'll go home with empty pockets," suggest that the partner's attempts to console and help are ineffective and don't provide any true support. The singer recognizes that the partner is not unique or special in their approach, indicating that they have seen this behavior before.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses feelings of abandonment and confusion. Lines like "You only help sometimes, Never when I need, Seem to disappear right before me" highlight the partner's tendency to be inconsistent and unreliable in times of need. The singer feels that things don't make sense, questioning why the partner always leaves and wastes their time. The repetition of the phrase "When I really need you right beside me" emphasizes the longing for consistent support and presence.
The second half of the song takes a more confrontational tone, with the singer asking why the partner would put them through such pain and throw away all they have been through. The plea to not waste their time is a direct call for the partner to either step up and be there consistently or to step away entirely. The closing lines suggest reflections on the mistakes both parties have made in the relationship, acknowledging that they may both be responsible for the current state of affairs.
Overall, "Help" delves into the complexities of a relationship marked by inconsistent support and a lack of reliability. The lyrics convey the singer's frustration, confusion, and longing for a partner who will be there consistently.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling think it through
Please take the time to consider your actions and decisions
Your way of consolation doesn't work
Your attempts to comfort me are ineffective
Forget these prizes
Let go of these material rewards
I'll go home with empty pockets
I will leave with nothing tangible
You're not special with the way you're talking
Your words and manner of speaking do not make you unique
I know you'll move on
I am aware that you will find someone new
Can't you put those feelings aside
Is it not possible for you to set aside your emotions
One last time
For the final occasion
Can't believe we're through
I am unable to accept that our relationship has ended
Someone's done a number on you
Someone has greatly affected you
There's a thorn in my side
There is an ongoing source of irritation or pain in my life
And I can't quite explain it
I am unable to fully describe or understand it
You only help sometimes
Your assistance is sporadic
Never when I need
Never when I am in need
Seem to disappear right before me
You often vanish when I am present
Things don't make no sense
Things do not make any sense
Why you always leave
Why do you consistently depart
Maybe you don't even really care for me
Perhaps you do not truly have affection for me
Why you waste my time
Why do you squander my time
When I really need you right beside me
During times of genuine need, you are nowhere to be found by my side
Don't waste my time
Please refrain from wasting my time
You ain't gonna help me
You will not provide assistance to me
All of the things we've been through
All of the experiences and challenges we have faced together
For you to throw it away
For you to easily discard or disregard
I pray you take
I hope you consider
The same way that you came from Used to hate the way that you wouldn't say nothin
In the same manner that you appeared, as I used to despise your lack of communication
Mistakes we make
The errors that we commit
The same shit that we blame on
The identical things that we hold responsible for
Each other
One another
Can't think bout no other
Unable to think about anyone else
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Elijah Leyva, Juno Reyes, Steph Hernandez
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