With A Little Help From My Friends
LEE Rita Lyrics

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A little help from my friends
What would you think if I sang out of tune
Would you stand up and walk out on me
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
And I'll try not to sing out of key
I get by with a little help from my friends
I get high with a little help from my friends
Going to try with a little help from my friends

What do I do when my love is away
(Does it worry you to be alone)
How do I feel by the end of the day
(Are you sad because you're on your own)
No I get by with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody
I need somebody to love
Could it be anybody
I want somebody to love
Would you believe in a love at first sight
Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time
What do you see when you turn out the light
I can't tell you, but I know it's mine
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody
I just need somebody to love
Could it be anybody
I want somebody to love
I get by with a little help from my friends

Yes I get by with a little help from my friends
With a little help from my friends

Overall Meaning

The song "With A Little Help From My Friends" by LEE Rita is a plea for help and support, both musically and emotionally. The lyrics communicate the idea that sometimes we all need assistance and guidance from our friends in order to get through tough times. The opening lines ask what the listener's reaction would be if the singer were to perform poorly, suggesting vulnerability and fear of rejection. However, the singer is comforted by the assurance that their friends will provide the help they need to succeed.

The song then transitions into a series of questions about love and relationships, with the repeated request for someone to love. The final verse expresses a belief in love at first sight and the intimate mysteries of what one sees in the dark. Throughout the song, the repetition of "I get by with a little help from my friends" emphasizes the importance of support and community in navigating life's challenges.

Overall, the song is a celebration of the power of friendship and the unifying force of music. Its message of vulnerability, reliance on others, and the need for love and support ring as true today as they did when the song was first released.

Line by Line Meaning

A little help from my friends
I rely on the support and assistance of my friends to navigate through life's challenges.

What would you think if I sang out of tune
If I were to perform poorly, would you abandon me or show me grace and understanding?

Would you stand up and walk out on me
Do you have the patience and loyalty to stick by my side, even during difficult times?

Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
If you listen to me, I will share with you something that is important to me.

And I'll try not to sing out of key
I will endeavor to do my best and strive to meet your expectations.

I get by with a little help from my friends
I rely on my friends to get through life's challenges.

I get high with a little help from my friends
My friends bring joy and happiness into my life.

Going to try with a little help from my friends
I will attempt to achieve my goals with the support and encouragement of my friends.

What do I do when my love is away (Does it worry you to be alone)
I become anxious and lonely when my partner is absent from my life.

How do I feel by the end of the day (Are you sad because you're on your own)
I experience sadness and loneliness at the end of the day, when I am alone.

No I get by with a little help from my friends
I do not have to endure loneliness because my friends provide me with companionship and support.

Do you need anybody I need somebody to love Could it be anybody I want somebody to love
I am seeking a romantic partner and am open to the possibility of finding love with anyone who is compatible with me.

Would you believe in a love at first sight Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time
I believe that falling in love with someone at first sight is a common occurrence.

What do you see when you turn out the light I can't tell you, but I know it's mine
I cannot explain what I see in the darkness, but it is a unique and personal experience for me.

Oh I get by with a little help from my friends
My friends are essential to my ability to cope with life's challenges.

Do you need anybody I just need somebody to love Could it be anybody I want somebody to love
I am searching for love and companionship, and I am open to the possibility of finding it with anyone who is right for me.

I get by with a little help from my friends Yes I get by with a little help from my friends With a little help from my friends
I rely on my friends for emotional and practical support, and they are an indispensable part of my life.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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