Help
Lloyd Banks (featuring Keri Washington) Lyrics
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Uh, a one two, a one two
Uh, a one two, a one two
Yeah
Uh, a one two, a one two
Excuse me miss, you must be some kind of a model
Enough to make a shopper run out of the column
Guess what you strong as rum out of the bottle
God bless you when he made me
I mean he blessed me when he made you I got a little game to
They know me everywhere I go that's what fame do
Where we can get it on the low what's your name blue?
You stuck in your ways but I know how to change you
Arrange you tell you things like your my angel
There's no rules when it comes to this, write down your number miss
They call me Banks, my government is Chris
They feel me in the burbs, love me in the bricks
Four inch whips, on a buggy six
First class trips and the bubbly's Cris
I work so hard to live like this
My past make me so weak
But you make me stronger
'Cause everything was upside down
Now I'm right back where I belong
Help, I think Cupid got me
Shock me all over my body
I think I'm losin' my cool
So I'm doin' things I don't do
Yeah, I got it hop in the ride so I could holla
My favorite girl outside of my Impala
I ain't gon' say you a dream I don't gotta
You could walk around in the street with no problems
I pick up all the G that he speaks so don't bother
The innocent role ain't workin' work harder
I ain't tryin' to lock you down I'm no father
But maybe we can go for it if you just listen
It's hard as hell for a man in my position
They pickin' your girl out you gotta know the difference
I wonder if it's even in one in existence
Enough to keep my attention to go the distance
And I'm have to look hard to find a better one
'Cause you sex is a 187 'hon
You get a nigga doin' shit I ain't never done
So now even when I'm on tour I let her come
My past make me so weak
But you make me stronger
'Cause everything was upside down
Now I'm right back where I belong
Help, I think Cupid got me
Shock me all over my body
I think I'm losin' my cool
So I'm doin' things I don't do
You're not the ones like I'm used to
I see us happy in our future
I'm givin' you all I have
My heart, my soul, my laugh
'Cause you are the only thing I need
I could have everything and more
Give you the feelin' you can't ignore
My past make me so weak
But you make me stronger
'Cause everything was upside down
Now I'm right back where I belong
Help, I think Cupid got me
Shock me all over my body
I think I'm losin' my cool
So I'm doin' things I don't do
The song "Help" by Lloyd Banks is a love song about a woman who has caught the attention of the rapper. He describes her as a model who can make a shopper run out of the store and a weak man go mano-a-mano. He is clearly smitten with her and feels blessed that God made her. He suggests that they can get together on the down-low and asks for her number. He tells her that there are no rules when it comes to their relationship and that she is his angel.
Throughout the song, Banks acknowledges that his past has made him weak, but the woman makes him stronger. He claims that everything was upside down before he met her, but now he feels right back where he belongs. The chorus repeats the line, "Help, I think Cupid got me. Shock me all over my body. I think I'm losing my cool, so I'm doing things I don't do." This shows that she has had such a powerful impact on him that he feels like a different person.
Banks also recognizes that he has a certain reputation and that it can be hard for a woman to be with him, but he is willing to make it work with her. He sees a future with her and is willing to give her all of himself - his heart, soul, and laugh. The song ultimately speaks to the power of falling in love and how it can change a person's entire world.
Line by Line Meaning
Excuse me miss, you must be some kind of a model
The singer is expressing admiration for the addressee, suggesting that she is physically beautiful and could be a model.
Enough to make a shopper run out of the column
The singer is saying that the addressee is so attractive that she could cause a shopper to abandon their shopping list and pursue her instead.
Enough to make a weak nigga go mano why mano
The singer is suggesting that the addressee is so alluring that even a weak man would feel compelled to compete with others for her affection.
Guess what you strong as rum out of the bottle
The artist is continuing to express awe at the addressee's beauty, using the metaphor of a strong drink to emphasize how powerful her attractiveness is.
God bless you when he made me
The artist is making a playful joke, suggesting that the addressee was created by God to be so beautiful, and his own creation was simply a bonus.
I mean he blessed me when he made you I got a little game to
The singer is continuing to express admiration for the addressee, and suggests that because of her attractiveness, he is motivated to interact with her using the charm and confidence he possesses ('game').
They know me everywhere I go that's what fame do
The singer is suggesting that he is well-known due to his public life and fame.
Where we can get it on the low what's your name blue?
The artist is proposing that he and the addressee engage in some type of physical intimacy privately, and is using a nickname ('blue') to address her casually.
You stuck in your ways but I know how to change you
The artist is suggesting that the addressee is set in her habits or personality, but he believes that he can influence her in a positive way.
Arrange you tell you things like your my angel
The artist is expressing romantic interest in the addressee, and is suggesting that he will treat her in a very special way ('like my angel').
There's no rules when it comes to this, write down your number miss
The singer is expressing a cavalier attitude about the social norms surrounding their interaction, and is requesting that the addressee provide her contact information.
They call me Banks, my government is Chris
The artist is providing information about his identity, and revealing that his nickname is Banks and his legal name is Chris.
They feel me in the burbs, love me in the bricks
The singer is saying that his music is popular both in suburban and urban areas.
Four inch whips, on a buggy six
The singer is describing his luxurious lifestyle, including expensive cars ('whips') with large wheels ('four inches') and the number six visible on the license plate ('buggy six').
First class trips and the bubbly's Cris
The singer is continuing to describe his lavish existence, including first-class travel and expensive champagne ('bubbly') made by the brand Cristal.
I work so hard to live like this
The artist is acknowledging that his affluence is the result of significant effort and work on his part.
My past make me so weak
The artist is suggesting that he has experienced personal difficulties in the past, which have had a negative impact on him emotionally or psychologically.
But you make me stronger
The singer is expressing gratitude to the addressee, who he believes is helping him overcome his past issues and find renewed strength.
'Cause everything was upside down
The singer is suggesting that his life was in disarray before he met the addressee.
Now I'm right back where I belong
The artist is saying that he feels like he is back on the right track since meeting the addressee.
Help, I think Cupid got me
The artist is saying that he has fallen deeply in love ('Cupid' is a reference to the Roman god of love).
Shock me all over my body
The artist is suggesting that he is experiencing physical sensations as a result of his strong feelings for the addressee.
I think I'm losin' my cool
The singer is acknowledging that his intense emotions are making it difficult for him to maintain his composure or stay calm.
So I'm doin' things I don't do
The artist is suggesting that he is acting in unusual or uncharacteristic ways due to his infatuation with the addressee.
You're not the ones like I'm used to
The singer is describing the addressee as different from his usual romantic partners.
I see us happy in our future
The singer is expressing optimism about a potential long-term relationship with the addressee.
I'm givin' you all I have
The singer is suggesting that he is willing to invest all of his energy, love, and resources into the addressee.
My heart, my soul, my laugh
The artist is listing some of the important parts of himself that he is dedicating to the addressee, suggesting that he wants to be deeply connected to her.
'Cause you are the only thing I need
The artist is saying that the addressee is the most essential thing in his life, and he is willing to prioritize her above all else.
I could have everything and more
The singer is suggesting that he has access to material wealth and other desirable things, but they are not as important to him as the addressee.
Give you the feelin' you can't ignore
The singer is suggesting that he will make the addressee feel loved and cared for in a way that she cannot resist or ignore.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER CHARLES LLOYD, MICHAEL J. CLERVOIX, RONDELL EDWIN TURNER
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@treyfactz7926
This song didn't get the proper push. This should've been a chart topper.
@blkknight1698
FrFr.
@rodneychawota1997
Word!!
@toreytownsend611
I second that!!!
@diontescott8499
MOST DEFINITELY
@sellyboy727
This was my shit shit fr man. Omg
@LittleLisaMa
I miss laid back hip hop like this...music you could just chill to. ❤️ Keri Hilson
@toreytownsend4705
YES YES & YES!!! Mis lady I agree with you and just wish with all of the life in me that Hip Hop & RnB could get back to where it once was. #GoodDay & #GODBLESS
@hiphopdagame
for real.. and less sexualizing of Women...
@Barber747
This is definitely a classy song right here. I seriously hate how great music like this often gets overlooked, yet trash is promoted every single time. No wonder I'm the ultimate cherry picker when it comes to music.