Helicopter
M . Ward Lyrics

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I am somewhere in this city
I am climbing up a fire escape
I am somewhere in this city
I am climbing up a fire escape
I have gotta save my baby
From the mess this world has made.

I arrive through a window

I leave through a whole in the wall
I arrive through a window
I leave through a whole in the wall
I scramble down the stairwell
With my baby, cradle and all.

Helicopter, helicopter let your long rope down
Let us sway into the sunset,
I have done all I can do in this town.

Tom, violence has taken
The wind out of my sails
Tom, violence has taken
The wind out of my sails
Helicopter has taken to
Breaking this dream as well.

My mind is 'a racing
My heart is prepared somehow
My mind is 'a racing
My heart is prepared somehow
For that searchlight come shining
And find me under a cloud.

Helicopter, helicopter let your long rope down

Let us sway into the sunset,
I have done all I can do in this town.

Overall Meaning

The song "Helicopter" by M. Ward tells the story of someone desperately trying to save their loved one from the chaos and destruction of the world. The first two verses describe the singer's climb up a fire escape and through a window to reach their baby in a high-rise building. The urgent tone of the lyrics are reinforced by the repetition of "I have gotta save my baby" and the imagery of leaving through a hole in the wall and scrambling down the stairwell with the baby in arms. The helicopter represents the only hope of escape from the dangers of the cityscape, offering a chance to leave it all behind and start anew. The singer pleads for the helicopter to come and save them, and for the searchlight to find them under a cloud, suggesting they may have to hide and evade capture.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the source of the danger and violence is not just external, but internal as well. The line "Tom, violence has taken the wind out of my sails" suggests a personal connection to the violence and despair, as if an old friend or loved one has been lost to it. The dream of salvation offered by the helicopter is shattered by the reminder that violence and destruction can follow them anywhere, even in their dreams. Despite the bleakness of the lyrics, there is a sense of determination and resilience in the singer's voice, as if they will persevere and keep fighting for their loved one.

Overall, "Helicopter" is a haunting and emotive song that captures the feeling of being trapped in a dangerous and unforgiving world. The repetition of certain lines and images creates a sense of urgency and desperation, while the use of the helicopter as a symbol of escape adds a dreamlike quality to the lyrics. The song is open to interpretation, but it could be seen as a commentary on the cyclical nature of violence and the difficulties of trying to break free from its grip.

Line by Line Meaning

I am somewhere in this city
I am currently located in an urban area, but the exact location remains unknown.

I am climbing up a fire escape
I am scaling the side of a building using the metal stairs installed for emergency purposes.

I have gotta save my baby
I must rescue my significant other from the detrimental effects of society.

From the mess this world has made.
From the chaos and destruction that humanity has caused on the planet.

I arrive through a window
I enter the location through a small opening intentionally made.

I leave through a whole in the wall
I exit the area through a large gap in the structure's exterior.

I scramble down the stairwell
I hastily make my way down the set of stairs designed for traveling between floors in a building.

With my baby, cradle and all.
While carrying my partner in my arms, along with any other necessary items to ensure their safety.

Helicopter, helicopter let your long rope down
A request to a nearby airborne vehicle to extend a length of strong material to be used to transport me and my partner.

Let us sway into the sunset,
Allow us to gently sway from side to side towards an area in which the sun is descending below the horizon.

I have done all I can do in this town.
I have completed all available tasks and responsibilities within my current location, and it's time to depart.

Tom, violence has taken
Addressing someone named Tom, revealing that past aggressive actions have affected my current demeanor.

The wind out of my sails
Reducing my energy and motivation to complete tasks and goals in the future.

Helicopter has taken to
Referring to the helicopter as if it has a mind, it has decided to carry out a certain action.

Breaking this dream as well.
Destroying my ability to remain in a state of fantasy or imagination.

My mind is 'a racing
My thoughts and mental faculties are operating at a high speed.

My heart is prepared somehow
Despite any fear, mental or emotional preparedness has been obtained.

For that searchlight come shining
Anticipating light beams that have been intentionally aimed towards a specific target.

And find me under a cloud.
Discovered within an angsty, brooding state of mind.

Helicopter, helicopter let your long rope down
A repeated request for the helicopter to attach a strong, lengthy material to transport me and my loved one.

Let us sway into the sunset,
A repetition in the desire for the helicopter's rope to swing gently from side to side towards the descending sun.

I have done all I can do in this town.
Restating the fact that all tasks and responsibilities have been accomplished within the current urban area and it is time to leave.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Matthew Stephen Ward

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am somewhere in this city
I am climbing up a fire escape
I am somewhere in this city
I am climbing up a fire escape
I have gotta save my baby
From the mess this world has made.

I arrive through a window
I leave through a whole in the wall
I arrive through a window
I leave through a whole in the wall
I scramble down the stairwell
With my baby, cradle and all.

Helicopter, helicopter let your long rope down
Let us sway into the sunset,
I have done all I can do in this town.

Tom, violence has taken
The wind out of my sails
Tom, violence has taken
The wind out of my sails
Helicopter has taken to
Breaking this dream as well.

My mind is 'a racing
My heart is prepared somehow
My mind is 'a racing
My heart is prepared somehow
For that searchlight come shining
And find me under a cloud.

Helicopter, helicopter let your long rope down
Let us sway into the sunset,
I have done all I can do in this town.