With A Little Help From My Friends
Melanie Masson Lyrics
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Would you stand up and walk out on me.
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song,
And I'll try not to sing out of key.
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends,
Mmm, I get high with a little help from my friends,
Mmm, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends.
I need somebody to love.
Could it be anybody?
I want somebody to love.
What do I do when my love is away.
(Does it worry you to be alone)
How do I feel by the end of the day
(Are you sad because you're on your own)
No, I get by with a little help from my friends,
Mmm, get high with a little help from my friends,
Mmm, gonna to try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody?
I need somebody to love.
Could it be anybody?
I want somebody to love.
Melanie Masson's song "With a Little Help From My Friends" is a cover of the famous Beatles' song of the same name. The opening line sets the scene for the emotional plea that characterizes the song. It poses the scenario of the singer singing out of tune: would you still be there for me, or would you leave? The second line sets a counterpoint to this, the singer then says they will try their best not to sing out of key - thus establishing a connection with the person they are singing to, and an implicit promise to try to get better with their help.
Line by Line Meaning
What would you do if I sang out of tune
If I am not perfect, would you support me or leave?
Would you stand up and walk out on me.
If things aren't going right, would you abandon me?
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song,
Listen to me, and I'll try to entertain you with my voice.
And I'll try not to sing out of key.
I'll do my best not to make any mistakes.
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends,
I can cope through difficult times with the support of my companions.
Mmm, I get high with a little help from my friends,
Having friends who care about me makes me feel good and uplifted.
Mmm, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends.
I'm going to keep on attempting because of the support from my friends.
Do you need anybody?
Is there someone you desire in your life?
I need somebody to love.
I yearn for someone to hold, cherish, and care for.
Could it be anybody?
Could anyone be the right person for me?
I want somebody to love.
I want someone to share my life with, someone to love and to love me in return.
What do I do when my love is away.
What should I do now that the person I love isn't with me?
(Does it worry you to be alone)
(Do you also feel anxious or uneasy when you're alone?)
How do I feel by the end of the day
By the time night arrives, how will I be feeling?
(Are you sad because you're on your own)
(Do you feel miserable because you're alone?)
No, I get by with a little help from my friends,
But I'm okay because my friends are here for me.
Mmm, get high with a little help from my friends,
In fact, they have the power to make me happier than I ever imagined.
Mmm, gonna to try with a little help from my friends
So, I'm not giving up; I'll keep trying because of the support given to me.
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