Help
LIVING ROOM - Caetano Veloso Lyrics
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Help not just anybody
Help you know I need someone help
When I was younger so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors
Help me if you can I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being around
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please please help me
And now my life has changed in oh so many ways
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
But every now and then I feel so insecure
I know that I just need you like I've never done before
Help me if you can I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being around
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please please help me
The lyrics to "Help" by Caetano Veloso are an emotional plea for assistance and support during times of struggle and vulnerability. The opening line, "Help I need somebody, Help not just anybody," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which highlights the importance of having someone to turn to when life gets tough. The lyrics suggest that in youth, the singer was confident and self-assured, but with age and experience, they have come to realize their own limitations and the importance of reaching out for help.
The second verse reflects on the changes that have occurred in the singer's life, acknowledging that they have lost some of their independence and have become more vulnerable to insecurity. The repeated refrain of "Help me if you can I'm feeling down, And I do appreciate you being around, Help me get my feet back on the ground, Won't you please please help me" emphasizes the need for human connection and support, and that even small acts of kindness can make a huge difference in someone's life.
Overall, this song is a powerful reminder that we all need assistance at times, even if we don't want to admit it. Veloso's lyrics capture the universal experience of vulnerability and the power of human connection and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Help I need somebody
The singer is experiencing a time of struggle and requires assistance.
Help not just anybody
Any person's help will not suffice, as the singer requires the assistance of someone specific.
Help you know I need someone help
The singer is requesting aid from someone they know.
When I was younger so much younger than today
The artist is reminiscing about their youth when they were capable of handling things independently.
I never needed anybody's help in any way
The artist was self-sufficient and did not require the assistance of others previously.
But now these days are gone I'm not so self assured
The singer no longer feels confident in their abilities and recognizes a need for help.
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors
The singer has reconsidered their independence and is now open to receiving help from others.
And now my life has changed in oh so many ways
The artist's life has undergone significant changes which has impacted their independence.
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
The artist feels their sense of independence is becoming unclear and hazy.
But every now and then I feel so insecure
Occasionally, the artist experiences insecurity and requires assistance.
I know that I just need you like I've never done before
The singer realizes they require the help of someone specific and needs it more than ever before.
Help me if you can I'm feeling down
The artist is feeling low and requests assistance from someone who is able to provide help.
And I do appreciate you being around
The singer acknowledges and appreciates the presence of the person providing assistance.
Help me get my feet back on the ground
The singer requires help to regain a sense of stability and security.
Won't you please please help me
The singer is making a heartfelt plea for help.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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