Help Me
Gatlin was born in Seminole, Texas in 1948. He was raised listening to coun… Read Full Bio ↴Gatlin was born in Seminole, Texas in 1948. He was raised listening to country and gospel music. Even since childhood, he and his brothers, Steve and Rudy have always sung and performed together. When they were younger, they often sang in their local church. They sometimes performed on local radio stations, and occasionally on television shows. They also recorded a gospel music album for the Gospel label Sword and Shield. After attending college at the University of Houston, he auditioned for, and became a member of The Imperials. While performing with Jimmy Dean's Las Vegas Revue, he met country singer Dottie West. She was so impressed with his songwriting skills that she recorded several of his songs. She would then help him get his start in Nashville. Gatlin released his first solo album in 1973.

Help Me
Larry Gatlin Lyrics


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Lord, Help me walk
Another mile, just one more mile,
I'm tired of walkin' all alone.

Lord, Help me smile
Another smile, just one more smile,
I know I just can't make it on my own.
I never thought I needed help before,
I thought that I could do things by myself.
Now I know I just can't take it any more.
With a humble heart, on bended knee,
I'm beggin' You, please, Help Me.

Come down from Your golden
Throne to me, to lowly me,
I need to feel the touch of Your tender hand.

Remove the chains of darkness
And let me see, Lord let me see,
Just where I fit into your master plan.

I never thought I needed help before,
I thought that I could do things by myself.
Now I know I just can't take it any more.




With a humble heart, on bended knee,
I'm beggin' You, please, Help Me.

Overall Meaning

Larry Gatlin's song Help Me is a heartfelt plea to the Lord for guidance and support during difficult times. The song's first two verses emphasize the singer's exhaustion and loneliness, with the implication that they have been struggling on their own for some time. The repeated refrain of "Lord, Help me" underscores the singer's desperation and need for divine intervention.


The third verse introduces a new element to the song, with the singer acknowledging that they thought they could handle things on their own before but now realize they cannot. This admission of vulnerability leads to the song's emotional climax, as the singer drops to their knees and begs for help from the Lord.


The final verse includes an image of the Lord coming down from his "golden throne" and touching the singer with his "tender hand." This moment of connection offers hope and reassurance that the Lord will remove the "chains of darkness" and show the singer where they fit into his "master plan."


Overall, Help Me is a moving expression of faith and dependence on a higher power. It offers comfort to those who are struggling and reminds us all that it's okay to ask for help when we need it.


Line by Line Meaning

Lord, Help me walk
I need Your guidance and support to keep moving forward


Another mile, just one more mile,
I'm exhausted and just need to take things one step at a time


I'm tired of walkin' all alone.
I'm lonely and need someone to walk with me


Lord, Help me smile
I need Your joy to fill me up


Another smile, just one more smile,
I'm struggling to find joy and need to take things one moment at a time


I know I just can't make it on my own.
I realize that I need You and can't do everything by myself


I never thought I needed help before,
I used to believe I could handle everything on my own


I thought that I could do things by myself.
I believed in my own abilities and didn't see my need for help


Now I know I just can't take it any more.
I've reached my limits and need Your intervention


With a humble heart, on bended knee,
I come before You with humility and submission


I'm beggin' You, please, Help Me.
I'm desperately asking for Your assistance and intervention


Come down from Your golden
I'm asking for You to leave Your place of honor and come to my level


Throne to me, to lowly me,
I'm acknowledging my own insignificance in comparison to You


I need to feel the touch of Your tender hand.
I need Your care and compassion to touch me


Remove the chains of darkness
I'm asking for You to break my bondage to sin and despair


And let me see, Lord let me see,
I'm asking for Your vision and perspective to guide me


Just where I fit into your master plan.
I'm seeking Your purpose and direction for my life




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Written by: LARRY GATLIN

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@lydialedbetter2041

I walk on the treadmill listening to the Gatlin Brother and Dallas Holm CDs.

@gregnormal5101

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@davidcook5705

One of the best gospel songs ever written. I've had many times in my life where I've had to ask the Lord to please help me.

@Hell60feel60

When I was teenager I ask Larry for autographed in Houston and he said I just sang my guts outs what more can I do

@corasteidinger9594

Have Appreciated the talent of The Gatlin bothers for over 45 yearS ... Amen to their harmony...🙏🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵🙏♥️♥️♥️

@gregnormal5101

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@jamesbattiest3885

Today at a jam in Duncan Oklahoma I sing help Larry gatlins 🎵 song I love it

@southseasprincess9485

I love this song and I love the Gatlin brothers too. I used to listen to them when I was in college. Keep singing for the Lord and to change lives. I JUST LOVE YOU FOLKS!! God bless you.

@patriciaromanowski7100

With a humble heart on blended knees I am asking You for help. ❤️👏

@altheagarcia7359

Oh yes.

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