John Mayall is often referred to as the "Father of the British blues." His well-known band is still called John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers. They started out in the late 1950s in England, using Chicago style blues as a starting basis for their sound, which has evolved from album to album. And while at one point John Mayall was playing a fairly jazzy sound, he has always come back to the blues.
One of the interesting features of the Bluesbreakers is that members have changed on a very regular basis, and many have gone on to well deserved fame and fortune with other bands and as solo acts. Past members include: Eric Clapton, and Jack Bruce, (also of Cream), Peter Green, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, and Mick Taylor, (who went on to a five -year stint with the Stones.) The studio album recorded with Clapton, entitled John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, was recorded in 1966, and is widely considered to be one of the great classic blues albums on either side of the stormy Atlantic. Cream came round right after.
John Mayall stands out for several reasons - his standing up for the blues, while experimenting with different approaches, his ability to attract the best of musicians; and perhaps most notably his willingness to work with musicians who far outshine him in sheer ability. And he himself sounds very good!
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Help Me
John Mayall Lyrics
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I can′t do it all by myself
You got to help me, baby
I can't do it all by myself
You know if you don′t help me darling
I'll have to find myself somebody else
I may have to wash
I may have to cook
I might mop the floor
But you help me babe
You know if you don't help me darling
I′ll find myself somebody else
When I walk, walk with me
When I talk, you talk to me
Oh baby, I can′t do it all by myself
You know if you don't help me darling
I′ll have to find myself somebody else
Help me, help me darlin'
Bring my nightshirt
Put on your morning gown
Bring my nightshirt
Put on your morning gown
Darlin I know we stripped bare
But I don′t feel like lying down
The John Mayall song "Help Me" is a plea to his lover to assist him in his life. He is unable to manage all of the tasks on his own and is thinking about finding someone else if she does not assist him. Mayall's voice sounds needy and desperate and the lyrics indicate he needs her support in all aspects of his life. This can be interpreted as a reflection of his dependency on her or a commentary on how societal perspectives on gender roles are changing, and men too need to lean on their partners for support, rather than being expected to handle everything on their own.
The lyrics of "Help Me" showcase the struggles of an individual who is grappling with the demands of daily life, and the feeling of being overwhelmed by these demands. The song also highlights the importance of having someone in your life who can help ease this burden. Despite the struggles depicted in the lyrics, the song has an upbeat tempo and is complemented by fast guitar and harmonica solos that help to relieve some of the tension that is built up in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
You got to help me
The singer needs assistance for completing a task.
I can’t do it all by myself
The singer is incapable of working alone.
You know if you don’t help me darling, I'll have to find myself somebody else
The singer will have to seek aid from someone else if the current person doesn't help.
I may have to wash, I may have to sew, I may have to cook, I might mop the floor
The artist lists tasks they may have to do if they don't get help.
But you help me babe
The artist is asking the person to help them with the tasks.
When I walk, walk with me, When I talk, you talk to me
The singer wants company and someone to talk to while doing work.
Oh baby, I can’t do it all by myself
The singer reiterates that they cannot work alone.
Help me, help me darlin'
The artist's plea for help.
Bring my nightshirt, Put on your morning gown
The artist is asking the person to get their clothes.
Darlin I know we stripped bare, But I don't feel like lying down
The artist acknowledges their current state of undress, but they are not ready to go to bed.
Writer(s): דגן גיא, ברק אסף, Dixon,willie, Bass Ralph,, Williamson,sonny Boy
Contributed by Adalyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.