Help Me
Junior Wells Lyrics

"Help Me" is a bluesy love song that was originally written and performed by Junior Wells. The song has also been covered by numerous artists, including Van Morrison, who recorded his version in 1970. The lyrics of the song speak to the idea of needing help from a lover; the singer acknowledges their own limitations and expresses the belief that without their partner's support, they may have to find someone else to help them through life's struggles.

In the first verse, the singer makes it clear that they need their lover's help, stating that they "can't do it all by myself." They then explain that without that help, they may have to take on domestic chores that are traditionally considered the purview of women: washing, sewing, cooking, and mopping. This may suggest that the singer is in a somewhat subservient role in the relationship, or that they are willing to take on traditionally feminine tasks in order to keep their partner happy.

The second verse stresses the importance of the lover's support to the singer's very being. When they walk and talk, they need their partner to be by their side. The repetition of the phrase "I can't do it all by myself" serves to reinforce the message of the song: without their partner's help, the singer may be forced to move on and find someone else.