Singer Hannah Reid (born on 30 December 1989) and guitarist Dan Rothman met in the dorms of Nottingham University where they began writing music together in 2009. They later added multi-instrumentalist Dot Major to complete the London Grammar line-up.
Their popularity rose with the 2012 release of "Hey Now" which they uploaded to the internet and instantly found an online cult following. Their self-released 2013 debut EP "Metal & Dust" reached the Top 5 of the iTunes chart. The same year they signed to Ministry of Sound and the single "Wasting My Young Years" appeared as the first release on the label. 2013 also saw them play a sold-out show at the Islington Assembly Hall and make an appearance at the Great Escape Festival in Brighton.
"Strong" was the next single extracted from the album "If You Wait", released on September 9th, 2013.
The band's album "Truth Is a Beautiful Thing" was released on 9 June 2017.
On 19 August 2020, London Grammar released “Baby It's You,” their first single since 2017.
Official site: http://londongrammar.com
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London Grammar Lyrics
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Help
Quiet, he sleeps with anything but love
Help
Help
We need him to stay between us
And do you really understand?
Can you help?
Help
Help
Perfectly align to future's hour
Evidence he couldn't stay between us
Help
Help
Black paint on a white canvas arm
Imprints of the words you chose to say
Help
Can you help
Darling, can you help?
Darling, can you, can you help?
Help
Help
Darling can you help?
Can you
The lyrics to London Grammar's song "Help" seem to be about a troubled, possibly abusive relationship. The first verse talks about not finding "treason heart," which could mean that the singer can't bring themselves to betray their partner, even though they may be mistreating them. The repeated plea for help suggests that the singer is in distress and needs someone to intervene. The second verse includes the line "Quiet, he sleeps with anything but love," which could suggest that the partner is promiscuous or lacks emotional intimacy. The line "Perfectly align to future's hour" could mean that the singer is afraid of losing time in this relationship, and is asking for help to avoid that fate. In the third and final verse, the black paint on a white canvas arm could represent scars or other marks from the relationship, and the singer again asks for help.
Overall, the song seems to convey a feeling of desperation and hopelessness, with the singer reaching out for help that may never come. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but they certainly suggest a fraught relationship that is taking a toll on the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we won't find treason heart
In this place, we won't encounter anyone with a treacherous or disloyal nature
Quiet, he sleeps with anything but love
He sleeps soundly without love and intimacy, indicating emotional detachment
We need him to stay between us
It's necessary for him to remain with us, to maintain the current situation
And do you really understand?
Are you capable of comprehending the gravity of the situation?
Perfectly align to future's hour
To be in complete harmony with the future, destiny or fate
Evidence he couldn't stay between us
It's clear that he was unable to remain with us, based on the evidence available
Black paint on a white canvas arm
A dark or negative memory or experience that sticks out prominently in one's life
Imprints of the words you chose to say
Words that have left a lasting impact or effect
Darling, can you help?
A plea for assistance or aid out of love and affection
Help
A call for assistance or support
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HANNAH FELICITY MAY REID, DOMINIC ASHLEY RONALD MAJOR, DANIEL HARRY JOSEPH ROTHMAN
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Leonardo Martins
London grammar - help
Amazing Song... lyrics
Here we won't find treason heart
Help
Quiet, he sleeps with anything but love
Help
Help
We need him to stay between us
And do you really understand?
Help
Can you help?
Help
Help
Perfectly align to future's hour
Evidence he couldn't stay between us
Help
Help
Black paint on a white canvas arm
Imprints of the words you chose to say
Help
Can you help
Darling, can you help?
Darling, can you, can you help?
Help
Help
Darling can you help?
Can you
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"Help"
Here you won't find treason hard
Help
Quiet, he sleeps with anything but love
Help
Help
We need him to stay between us
And do you really understand?
Help
Can you help?
Help
Help
Perfectly aligned to future's hour
Evidence he couldn't stay between us
Help
Help
Black paint on a white canvas arm
Imprints of the words you chose to say
Help
Can you help?
Darling, can you help?
Darling, can you, can you
Help
Help
Help
Darling can you help?
Can you?
Tony Cairns
How didn't this get onto the first album? Absolutely beautiful.
Cody Craig
I remember it being on there and disappearing and I don’t know why. Wikipedia says it was on the Japanese release I guess
rachael reed
this is the only song i listen to and once it's over, I play it again, maybe even 3 times. thank you London grammar for being with me since I was 18 travelling the world it takes me back every time!
Ali Reza Etezadi
All their songs are great and unique in these days of famine of good music in our world.. But this very song, I am not sure what is with this music that drives me far and beyond this world and all its dark realities. This music is heavenly great and beautiful. A work of art. There is a treasure lying hidden in their music. People have to dig in on order to find it.
Dr. B. THINKIN
Ali Reza Etezadi
Well said. Thank you.
Danielle Lofgren
Wish this song was on Spotify
Saad SD
It is available now!!!
catherine grosbois
superbe une voix envoûtante j'adore
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Raziel
Never heard this song until now love it!!