Helms' fir… Read Full Bio ↴Jimmy Helms (born 1944, Florida, U.S.) is a soul singer.
Helms' first release "Ragtime Girl" was put out on Pye Records in 1963. Later, in 1969, London Records released "If You Let Me", neither of these early releases made much of an impact but helped to push Helms into the spotlight in the 1970s.
Helms signed to Fly Records in 1972, and released "So Long Love". However, he is best known for his No.8 UK hit single, "Gonna Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse". whilst further releases such as "I'll Take Good Care of You" and "Jack Horner's Holiday" failed to match its success. "Gonna Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse" was written and produced by Johnny Worth.
Helms, along with band members George Chandler (ex-Olympic Runners), Jimmy Chambers, and William Henshall formed the band, Londonbeat, who were initially big in the Netherlands. The group's hits included the Helms penned "I've Been Thinking About You", "A Better Love" and "9 A.M (The Comfort Zone)".
In 2003, the band were re-formed as "New Londonbeat" with a new line-up consisting of Jimmy Helms, Jimmy Chambers, Myles Kayne and Marc Goldschmitz. Signed to the German record label, Coconut, they released an album called Back in the Hi-Life, which featured re-recordings of "A Better Love" and "I've Been Thinking About You" amongst the new tracks.
However, despite all his various corporate efforts Helms, as a solo performer, remains a one-hit wonder.
Gonna Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse
Jimmy Helms Lyrics
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Gonna put my finger on you
Cause I need you so
And I won't take no for an answer
In my life I've had a time
Had to fight for what was mine
And I don't intend to lose my crown
But every time I look at you
And the beautiful things you do
Every single nerve in my body says hold it down
So now I'm putting about the feeble word like what must be must be
Didn't you know that you belonged to me
Gonna make you an offer you can't refuse
Like a puppet thing, when I pull the string
You're the dancer
Gonna make you an offer you can't refuse
Gonna put my finger on you
Cause I need you so
And I won't take no for an answer
Did you ever sit waiting, hoping, wanting something that never was going
to be
I've got a feeling deep inside
That I need you by my side
And I won't let up baby till I do
Yes I know I make you smile
But things will change in a little while
Cause I never say a thing I mean that don't come true
Believe me I don't want to hurt you
But my heart won't set you free
Surely you know that you belong to me
Gonna make you an offer you can't refuse
Gonna put my finger on you
Like a puppet thing, when I pull the string
You're the dancer
Gonna make you an offer you can't refuse
Put my finger on you
Cause I need you so
But I won't take no for an answer
Gonna make you an offer you can't refuse
Gonna put my finger on you
Like a puppet thing, when I pull the string
You're the dancer
Gonna make you an offer you can't refuse
Put my finger on you
Cause I need you so
And I won't take no for an answer
Repeat to fade
The lyrics of Jimmy Helms's song "Gonna Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse" are quite straightforward. The singer is making an offer to someone he desires; he will not take no for an answer and will use whatever means necessary to get them to be with him. He compares his potential lover to a puppet that he can control, using his finger as the strings to make them dance. The singer admits that he has fought for what is rightfully his and will not lose his crown. He has a deep need for this person, and he won't stop until he has what he wants. The singer acknowledges that he doesn't want to hurt this person, but he won't let them go because they belong to him.
This song is about obsession and control in love. It portrays a toxic relationship where one person has all the power and control, leaving the other person at their mercy. The singer is forceful in his approach, indicating that his lover's consent is not that important to him. The lyrics are quite disturbing because they give the impression that the singer is willing to use coercion to get what he wants.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna make you an offer you can't refuse
I'm going to propose something to you that you can't say no to
Gonna put my finger on you
I'm going to touch you in a way that shows you I'm serious
Cause I need you so
I want you so much and can't imagine being without you
And I won't take no for an answer
I won't accept rejection because I'm determined to have you
In my life I've had a time
I've faced challenges in my life
Had to fight for what was mine
I've had to struggle to obtain what rightfully belonged to me
And I don't intend to lose my crown
I won't let anyone take my position of power or authority away from me
But every time I look at you
Whenever I see you
And the beautiful things you do
And witness your wonderful actions
Every single nerve in my body says hold it down
My body reacts to your presence and tells me to control my emotions
So now I'm putting about the feeble word like what must be must be
I'm dismissing any doubts and saying that fate has already made the decision
Didn't you know that you belonged to me
Haven't you realized yet that you are meant to be with me?
Like a puppet thing, when I pull the string
You'll be like a puppet under my control when I make all the decisions
You're the dancer
You'll be the one following my lead or direction
Did you ever sit waiting, hoping, wanting something that never was going to be
Have you ever wished for something that was impossible to achieve?
I've got a feeling deep inside
I have a strong intuition
That I need you by my side
I know that I can't be without you
And I won't let up baby till I do
I won't give up until I have you with me
Yes I know I make you smile
I'm aware that you enjoy my company
But things will change in a little while
But I'm warning you that our relationship will soon change
Cause I never say a thing I mean that don't come true
I'm someone who always follows through on my promises
Believe me I don't want to hurt you
Please understand that I don't intend to harm you
But my heart won't set you free
However, I cannot let you go because my heart won't allow it
Surely you know that you belong to me
You must realize that you were meant to be with me
Put my finger on you
Continuing the earlier phrase, I will touch you in this way
Repeat to fade
These lyrics will be repeated until the song ends
Contributed by Nolan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Gonna Make You An Offer You Canโt Refuse Lyrics
[Chorus]
Gonna make you an offer you can't refuse
Gonna put my finger on you
'Cause I need you so
And I won't take no for an answer
[Verse 1]
In my life, I've had a time
Had to fight for what was mine
And I don't intend to lose my crown
But every time I look at you
And the beautiful things you do
Every single nerve in my body says hold it down
[Pre-Chorus]
So now I'm putting about the feeble word
Like what must be must be
Didn't you know that you belonged to me
[Chorus]
Gonna make you an offer you can't refuse
Gonna put my finger on you
Like a puppet thing, when I pull the string
You're the dancer
Gonna make you an offer you can't refuse
Put my finger on you
'Cause I need you so
And I won't take no for an answer
[Interlude]
Did you ever sit waiting, hoping
Wanting something that never was gonna be
[Verse 2]
I've got a feeling deep inside
That I need you by my side
And I won't let up, baby, 'til I do
Yes, I know I make you smile
But things will change in a little while
'Cause I never say a thing I mean that don't come true
[Pre-Chorus]
Believe me, I don't want to hurt you
But my heart won't set you free
Surely you know that you belong to me
[Chorus]
Gonna make you an offer you can't refuse
Gonna put my finger on you
Like a puppet thing, when I pull the string
You're the dancer
I am gonna make you an offer you can't refuse
Put my finger on you
Cause I need you so
But I won't take no for an answer
I am gonna make you an offer you can't refuse
Gonna put my finger on you
Like a puppet thing, when I pull the string
You're the dancer
I am gonna make you an offer you can't refuse
Put my finger on you
'Cause I need you so
And I won't take no for an answer
I am gonna make you an offer you can't refuse
Gonna put my finger on you
Like a puppet thing, when I pull the string
You're the dancer
@christinacosta8050
Eu tinha 12 anos quando ouvi essa mรบsica pela primeira vez. Cursava a 6a sรฉrie em 1974. Uma professora de inglรชs deu a traduรงรฃo dessa mรบsica. Sempre que escuto essa mรบsica lembro dessa saudosa professora REGINA QUEIROZ DE ABREU MACHADO (in memoria)
@ExMAB4
One of the most beautiful songs ever written and composed. I miss my dear wife of 55 years oh sooooo much. This song reminds me of our eternal love for eachother.
@colinjanuary6998
Jimmy you are one heluva underrated vocalist ๐ ๐
@vgrandy95
This song is absolutely beautiful ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
@iarabernardino6128
Mรบsica maravilhosa super romรขntica ๐ eterna!
@vgrandy95
@@iarabernardino6128 yes it is
@revilo9725
What an absolute belter
@bernadettemurtagh8117
Aways was!
@AntonioCarlos-pf5yo
SELVA!
Saudaรงรตes ATLETICANAS!
Belรญssima mรบsica, inda mais com essa voz; Sรฃo muitas e boas lembranรงas de um tempo que nรฃo volta mais, eu era feliz e sabia. Nรฃo tem como ouvir essa mรบsica e nรฃo SUAR pelos olhos. ร isso!
@italybeautyful
MUSICIANS DON'T MAKE THESE KIND OF AMAZING SONGS ANYMORE.... SONGS NOW SUCKS! THIS IS THE BEST