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Helpless
Leading Ladies Lyrics

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Helpless!
Look into your eyes, and the sky′s the limit
I'm helpless!
Down for the count, and I′m drownin' in 'em

I have never been the type to try and grab the spotlight
We were at a revel with some rebels on a hot night
Laughin′ at my sister as she′s dazzling the room

Then you walked in and my heart went "Boom!"
Tryin' to catch your eye from the side of the ballroom
Everybody′s dancin' and the band′s top volume

Grind to the rhythm as we wine and dine
Grab my sister and whisper, "Yo, this one's mine." (Ooh)
My sister made her way across the room to you (Ooh)
And I got nervous, thinking, "What′s she gonna do?" (Ooh)
She grabs you by the arm, I'm thinkin' "I′m through" (Ooh)
Then you look back at me, and suddenly I′m...

Helpless!
Oh, look at those eyes (Look into your eyes, and the sky's the limit)
Oh! Yeah, I′m helpless, I know
(Down for the count and I'm drownin′ in 'em)
(I′m helpless!)
I'm so into you, I am so into you
(Look into your eyes, and the sky's the limit)
(I′m helpless!)
I know I′m down for the count and I'm drownin′ in 'em
One week later
I′m writin' a letter nightly
Now my life gets better, every letter that you write me
Laughin′ at my sister, 'cause she wants to form a harem
I'm just sayin′, if you really loved me, you would share him
Ha!
Two weeks later in the living room stressin′ (stressin')
My father′s stone-faced while
You're asking for his blessin′ (blessin')
I′m dying inside, as you wine and dine
And I'm tryin' not to cry ′cause
There′s nothing that your mind can't do (Ooh)

My father makes his way across the room to you (Ooh)
I panic for a second, thinking, "We′re through." (Ooh)
But then he shakes your hand and says, "Be true." (Ooh)
And you turn back to me smiling, and I'm...

(Hey!)
Helpless!
(Look into your eyes, and the sky′s the limit)
I'm helpless, hoo
(Down for the count and I′m drownin' in 'em I′m helpless!)
Yes mommy, that boy is mine
(Look into your eyes, and the sky′s the limit)
(I'm helpless!)
Helpless!
Down for the count and I′m drownin' in ′em
Eliza, I don't have a dollar to my name
An acre of land, a troop to command, a dollop of fame
All I have′s my honor, a tolerance for pain
A couple of college credits and my top-notch brain
Insane, your family brings out a different side of me
Peggy confides in me, Angelica tried to take a bite of me
No stress, my love for you is never in doubt
We'll get a little place in Harlem and we'll figure it out
I′ve been livin′ without a family since I was a child
My father left, my mother died, I grew up buckwild
But I'll never forget my mother′s face, that was real
And long as I'm alive, Eliza, swear to God
You′ll never feel so...
{Helpless!} (I do I do I do I do!)
{Helpless!} (I do I do I do I do!)
{Helpless!} (Hey, yeah, yeah!)
{Down for the count and I'm drownin′ in 'em}
(Down for the count and I'm) {Helpless!}
(I look into your eyes, and the sky′s the limit)
{Helpless!}
{Down for the count and I′m drownin' in ′em}
In New York you can be a new man
In New York you can be a new man
In New York you can be a new man

Helpless

Overall Meaning

The song "Helpless" by Leading Ladies is a romantic ballad that tells the story of Eliza Schuyler falling in love with Alexander Hamilton. The beginning of the song introduces Eliza's point of view as she recalls the night she met Alexander at a party. She was dazzled by him and tried to catch his eye from across the room, but he was busy dancing with her sister. However, when Alexander finally looked at her, Eliza became "helpless" and was immediately attracted to him.

The second part of the song jumps forward in time to a moment when Eliza and Alexander are discussing their future together. Eliza's father is initially skeptical about Alexander, but eventually gives his blessing for their marriage. The song concludes with Alexander promising to give Eliza the love and support she deserves.

The lyrics of "Helpless" are relatable and timeless, capturing the feelings of falling in love and the excitement of starting a new chapter in life. The song also highlights the role that history has played in shaping our understanding of love and romance.

Line by Line Meaning

Helpless!
Expressing complete and utter vulnerability and dependence

Look into your eyes, and the sky's the limit
Feeling unlimited potential and opportunity when looking into the eyes of the person being addressed

I'm helpless!
Continuation of expressing complete and utter vulnerability and dependence

Down for the count, and I'm drownin' in 'em
Being completely overwhelmed by emotions and circumstances

I have never been the type to try and grab the spotlight
Not seeking attention or the center of attention

We were at a revel with some rebels on a hot night
At a party with unconventional people on a warm evening

Laughin' at my sister as she's dazzling the room
Being entertained by the performance of the singer's sister

Then you walked in and my heart went 'Boom!'
Experiencing a sudden and intense attraction to the person being addressed

Tryin' to catch your eye from the side of the ballroom
Attempting to make eye contact from afar

Everybody's dancin' and the band's top volume
Describing the loud and active atmosphere of the party

Grind to the rhythm as we wine and dine
Dancing and enjoying good food and drink

Grab my sister and whisper, 'Yo, this one's mine.' (Ooh)
Telling the artist's sister that the person being addressed is the one they want

My sister made her way across the room to you (Ooh)
The singer's sister approaches the person being addressed

And I got nervous, thinking, 'What's she gonna do?' (Ooh)
Feeling anxious about the outcome of the interaction between the singer's sister and the person being addressed

She grabs you by the arm, I'm thinkin' 'I'm through' (Ooh)
Feeling defeated or hopeless as the singer's sister engages the person being addressed

Then you look back at me, and suddenly I'm...
Feeling a sudden and intense attraction as the person being addressed looks back at the artist

Helpless!
Expressing complete and utter vulnerability and dependence

Oh, look at those eyes (Look into your eyes, and the sky's the limit)
Noting the attractiveness and potential in the person being addressed's eyes

Oh! Yeah, I'm helpless, I know
Acknowledging the complete dependence on the person being addressed

(Down for the count and I'm drownin' in 'em)
Feeling completely overcome by emotions

(I'm helpless!)
Continuing to express complete and utter vulnerability and dependence

I'm so into you, I am so into you
Expressing intense feelings of attraction and desire

(Look into your eyes, and the sky's the limit)
Feeling unlimited potential and opportunity when looking into the eyes of the person being addressed

(I'm helpless!)
Continuing to express complete and utter vulnerability and dependence

(Down for the count and I'm drownin' in 'em)
Feeling completely overcome by emotions

One week later
A week after the previous events

I'm writin' a letter nightly
Writing a letter to the person being addressed every night

Now my life gets better, every letter that you write me
Feeling a sense of happiness and improvement with every letter received from the person being addressed

Laughin' at my sister, 'cause she wants to form a harem
Being entertained by the idea that the artist's sister wants to be with the person being addressed as well

I'm just sayin', if you really loved me, you would share him
Jokingly suggesting that the person being addressed should share him with the singer's sister if they truly loved the singer

Two weeks later in the living room stressin' (stressin')
Two weeks after the previous events, the singer is now in the living room and feeling stressed

My father's stone-faced while
The artist's father has an expressionless face while something is happening

You're asking for his blessin' (blessin')
The person being addressed is seeking the artist's father's blessing

I'm dying inside, as you wine and dine
Feeling very anxious and uncomfortable while watching the person being addressed try to win over the artist's father

And I'm tryin' not to cry 'cause
Trying not to cry despite overwhelming emotions

There's nothing that your mind can't do (Ooh)
Feeling impressed by the person being addressed's ability to handle the situation

My father makes his way across the room to you (Ooh)
The singer's father approaches the person being addressed

I panic for a second, thinking, 'We're through.' (Ooh)
Feeling extremely worried that the outcome of the interaction will be bad for the relationship

But then he shakes your hand and says, 'Be true.' (Ooh)
The singer's father approves of the person being addressed and tells them to be honest and faithful

And you turn back to me smiling, and I'm...
Feeling relieved and happy as the person being addressed turns back to the artist with a smile

(Hey!)
An exclamation

Helpless!
Expressing complete and utter vulnerability and dependence

(Look into your eyes, and the sky's the limit)
Feeling unlimited potential and opportunity when looking into the eyes of the person being addressed

I'm helpless, hoo
Continuation of expressing complete and utter vulnerability and dependence

(Down for the count and I'm drownin' in 'em I'm helpless!)
Continuing to feel completely overcome by emotions

Yes mommy, that boy is mine
Affirming that the person being addressed belongs to the artist

(Look into your eyes, and the sky's the limit)
Feeling unlimited potential and opportunity when looking into the eyes of the person being addressed

(I'm helpless!)
Continuing to express complete and utter vulnerability and dependence

Helpless!
Expressing complete and utter vulnerability and dependence

Down for the count and I'm drownin' in 'em
Feeling completely overcome by emotions

Eliza, I don't have a dollar to my name
Telling Eliza that the singer has no money

An acre of land, a troop to command, a dollop of fame
Reflecting on things the artist does not have

All I have's my honor, a tolerance for pain
Recognizing that they possess certain admirable qualities

A couple of college credits and my top-notch brain
Listing personal accomplishments

Insane, your family brings out a different side of me
Noting that the person being addressed's family elicits a unique response from the singer

Peggy confides in me, Angelica tried to take a bite of me
Sharing encounters with members of the person being addressed's family

No stress, my love for you is never in doubt
Expressing certainty and confidence in the love they feel for the person being addressed

We'll get a little place in Harlem and we'll figure it out
Planning for the future together

I've been livin' without a family since I was a child
Revealing a past hardship

My father left, my mother died, I grew up buckwild
Listing reasons for growing up without a family

But I'll never forget my mother's face, that was real
Remembering a significant moment from their past

And long as I'm alive, Eliza, swear to God
Making a promise to Eliza

You'll never feel so...
Promising to always make Eliza feel a certain way

{Helpless!} (I do I do I do I do!)
Repetition of the previous 'Helpless!' line

{Helpless!} (Hey, yeah, yeah!)
Repetition of the previous 'Helpless!' line, with added exclamation

{Down for the count and I'm drownin' in 'em}
Repetition of the previous 'Down for the count and I'm drownin' in 'em' line

(I look into your eyes, and the sky's the limit)
Feeling unlimited potential and opportunity when looking into the eyes of the person being addressed

{Helpless!}
Repetition of the previous 'Helpless!' line

{Down for the count and I'm drownin' in 'em}
Feeling completely overcome by emotions

In New York you can be a new man
Reflecting on the possibilities in New York

In New York you can be a new man
Repetition of the previous line

Writer(s): Miranda Lin-manuel

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daniel lleras

5y↑35

Helpless!
Look into your eyes, and the sky's the limit
I'm helpless!
Down for the count, and I'm drownin' in 'em

I have never been the type to try and grab the spotlight
We were at a revel with some rebels on a hot night
Laughin' at my sister as she's dazzling the room
Then you walked in and my heart went "Boom!"
Tryin' to catch your eye from the side of the ballroom
Everybody's dancin' and the band's top volume

Grind to the rhythm as we wine and dine
Grab my sister and whisper, "Yo, this one's mine." (Ooh)
My sister made her way across the room to you (Ooh)
And I got nervous, thinking, "What's she gonna do?" (Ooh)
She grabs you by the arm, I'm thinkin' "I'm through" (Ooh)
Then you look back at me, and suddenly I'm...

Helpless!
Oh, look at those eyes (Look into your eyes, and the sky's the limit)
Oh! Yeah, I'm helpless, I know
(Down for the count and I'm drownin' in 'em)
(I'm helpless!)
I'm so into you, I am so into you
(Look into your eyes, and the sky's the limit)
(I'm helpless!)
I know I'm down for the count and I'm drownin' in 'em
One week later
I'm writin' a letter nightly
Now my life gets better, every letter that you write me
Laughin' at my sister, 'cause she wants to form a harem
I'm just sayin', if you really loved me, you would share him
Ha!
Two weeks later in the living room stressin' (stressin')
My father's stone-faced while
you're asking for his blessin' (blessin')
I'm dying inside, as you wine and dine
And I'm tryin' not to cry 'cause
there's nothing that your mind can't do (Ooh)

My father makes his way across the room to you (Ooh)
I panic for a second, thinking, "We're through." (Ooh)
But then he shakes your hand and says, "Be true." (Ooh)
And you turn back to me smiling, and I'm...

Helpless!
(Look into your eyes, and the sky's the limit)
I'm helpless, hoo
(Down for the count and I'm drownin' in 'em I'm helpless!)
Yes mommy, that boy is mine
(Look into your eyes, and the sky's the limit)
(I'm helpless!)
Helpless!
Down for the count and I'm drownin' in 'em
Eliza, I don't have a dollar to my name
An acre of land, a troop to command, a dollop of fame
All I have's my honor, a tolerance for pain
A couple of college credits and my top-notch brain
Insane, your family brings out a different side of me
Peggy confides in me, Angelica tried to take a bite of me
No stress, my love for you is never in doubt
We'll get a little place in Harlem and we'll figure it out
I've been livin' without a family since I was a child
My father left, my mother died, I grew up buckwild
But I'll never forget my mother's face, that was real
And long as I'm alive, Eliza, swear to God
You'll never feel so…
{Helpless!} (I do I do I do I do!)
{Helpless!} (I do I do I do I do!)
{Helpless!} (Hey, yeah, yeah!)
{Down for the count and I'm drownin' in 'em}
(Down for the count and I'm) {Helpless!}
(I look into your eyes, and the sky's the limit)
{Helpless!}
{Down for the count and I'm drownin' in 'em}
In New York you can be a new man
In New York you can be a new man
In New York you can be a new man

Helpless

All comments from YouTube:

Anolex Olliver

4y↑17

I've never heard a group with so much control in their voice wtf-

daniel lleras

5y↑35

Lexi

4y↑9

daniel lleras it’s a lyric video what was the point

Grace Guetschow

4y↑9

Thank you for putting the lyrics here to follow 😊 Sorry that some people are bored and rude enough to critisize you for it when it doesn't affect them