Help Me
Mandy Moore Lyrics
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I think I'm falling
In love again
When I get that crazy feeling, I know
I'm in trouble again
I'm in trouble
'Cause you're a rambler and a gambler
And a sweet-talking-ladies man
But not like you love your freedom
Help me
I think I'm falling
In love too fast
It's got me hoping for the future
And worrying about the past
'Cause I've seen some hot, hot blazes
Come down to smoke and ash but
We love our lovin' (lovin')
But not like we love our freedom
Hey
Oh
Didn't it feel good
We were sitting there talking?
Or lying there not talking
Didn't it feel good?
You dance with the lady
With the hole in her stocking
Didn't it feel good?
Didn't it feel good?
Help me
I think I'm falling
In love with you
Are you going to let me go there by myself
That's such a lonely thing to do
Both of us flirting around
Flirting and flirting
Hurting too
We love our lovin'
But not like we love our freedom
(Falling, falling)
(Falling, falling)
(Falling, falling)
Mandy Moore's song Help Me is a heartfelt ballad about falling in love and the fear of losing oneself in the process. The lyrics speak about the confusion and vulnerability that come with the early stages of falling in love. The opening lines "Help me, I think I'm falling, in love again" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer feels a crazy, overwhelming feeling that she knows can lead to trouble. She alludes to her past experiences with failed relationships by saying that she worries about the past when she thinks about the future.
The second verse has the singer addressing the object of her affection directly. She expresses her fear of falling in love too fast and hopes that he won't let her fall alone. The chorus repeats the sentiment of loving one's freedom more than anything else. The bridge of the song is an intimate moment where the singer remembers a past moment of connection with the object of her affection. The song ends with the singer contemplating whether to take the leap and fall in love with the person she desires but ultimately comes to peace with the fact that loving someone else doesn't mean losing oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me
Asking for help with romantic feelings
I think I'm falling
Beginning to fall in love
In love again
Rekindling feelings of love
When I get that crazy feeling, I know
Recognizing the signs of falling in love
I'm in trouble again
Feeling vulnerable with love
I'm in trouble
Knowing the risks in pursuing a romantic interest
'Cause you're a rambler and a gambler
Referring to the love interest's free spirit nature
And a sweet-talking-ladies man
Describing the love interest's charm
And you love your lovin' (lovin')
Admitting the love interest's fondness for intimacy
But not like you love your freedom
Implying that the love interest values independence over love
Help me
Reiterating the need for help with romantic feelings
I think I'm falling
Continuing to fall in love too quickly
In love too fast
Acknowledging the impulsiveness of romantic attraction
It's got me hoping for the future
Feeling optimistic about the romantic prospects
And worrying about the past
Fearing past relationship failures
'Cause I've seen some hot, hot blazes
Recalling past failed relationships that ended badly
Come down to smoke and ash but
Highlighting how past relationships did not last
We love our lovin' (lovin')
Acknowledging the importance of intimacy in relationships
But not like we love our freedom
Valuing independence more than love
Hey
Expression of emotion
Oh
Expression of emotion
Didn't it feel good
Reflecting on a past joyful moment
We were sitting there talking?
Recalling a conversation with the love interest
Or lying there not talking
Recalling intimate moments with the love interest
You dance with the lady
Describing a moment of dancing with the love interest
With the hole in her stocking
Humorous detail about the situation
Didn't it feel good?
Reflecting on the positive feelings associated with that moment
Help me
Repeating the plea for help
I think I'm falling
Admitting to falling in love with the love interest
In love with you
Expressing love for the love interest
Are you going to let me go there by myself
Asking for support from the love interest
That's such a lonely thing to do
Feeling lonely in a one-sided romantic relationship
Both of us flirting around
Describing the mutual romantic interest between both parties
Flirting and flirting
Repeating the playful flirting as a reminder of attraction
Hurting too
Feeling pain from the uncertainty of the romantic attraction
We love our lovin'
Stating the importance of intimate love
But not like we love our freedom
Valuing independence more than love
(Falling, falling)
Repeating the feeling of falling in love
Lyrics © Crazy Crow Music / Siquomb Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Joni Mitchell
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