Helpless
Metallica / Slayer / Megadeth / Anthrax Lyrics


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I've gotta see you moving fast, see you come my way
See the dreams, I hope they last, never fade away
Gotta see the lights above, make it loud tonight
Gotta set it all afire, set it all alight

See the flashing lights, hear the thunder roar
I am gonna set you all alight
Gotta make it man
I ain't got a choice
Gotta fill this hall tonight

Helpless (helpless)
Helpless (helpless)
Helpless (helpless)
Helpless (helpless)

I don't know what I'm gonna do, maybe not tonight
Gotta set you all afire, gotta treat you right
I can see the flashing lights, lit before your love
Gotta hear the thunder roar, coming from above

See the flashing lights, hear the thunder roar
I am gonna set you all alight
Gotta make it man, I ain't got a choice
Gotta fill this hall tonight

Helpless (helpless)
Helpless (helpless)
Helpless (helpless)
Helpless (helpless)
Huh!

I can see the stars, but I can't see what's going on
Every night alone I sing my song just for fun
Only time will tell if I'll make it myself someday
This stage is mine, music is my destiny

Cannot squeeze the life from me, yeah

I can see the stars, but I can't see what's going on
Every night alone I sing my song just for fun
Only time will tell if I'll make it myself someday
This stage is mine, music is my destiny

Cannot squeeze the life from me
Yeah-yeah-yeah

Hoh!

See ya
Keep it going and keep it ringing out, let it ring out




Hey, doc
Okay, turn it off now

Overall Meaning

The song "Helpless" by Metallica feat. Sean Harris & Brian Tatler is about the excitement and pressure of performing rock music on stage. The lyrics convey the sense of urgency and adrenaline rush of a live performance through images of flashing lights, thunder, and fire. The singer of the song is determined to give his audience a great show and feels helpless to avoid it, even if he wanted to. He acknowledges the risks and uncertainties of pursuing a career in music but knows it is his destiny.


The chorus of the song, which repeats the word "helpless," can be interpreted in several ways. On the one hand, it expresses the vulnerability and powerlessness of the performer in the face of the audience's expectations and reactions. On the other hand, it can be seen as a defiant statement of the performer's independence and individuality, as he refuses to conform to anyone's expectations or limitations.


Overall, "Helpless" is a high-energy, catchy rock song that captures the spirit of Metallica's early years and their love of classic heavy metal.



Line by Line Meaning

I've gotta see you moving fast, see you come my way
I want to witness your energetic presence and watch you approach me


See the dreams, I hope they last, never fade away
I hope that our aspirations don't wither away and persistently stay alive


Gotta see the lights above, make it loud tonight
I want to see the dazzling lights shine above us and ensure that the ambience is intense tonight


Gotta set it all afire, set it all alight
I need to ignite the atmosphere and keep it charged throughout the performance


See the flashing lights, hear the thunder roar
Let us bask in the luminous lights and the deafening sound of the instruments


I am gonna set you all alight
Our music will ignite the audience's emotions and create an unforgettable experience


Gotta make it man
We must succeed and deliver an exceptional show


I ain't got a choice
There is no option but to perform to the best of our ability


Gotta fill this hall tonight
We have to captivate the audience and leave a lasting impression


Helpless (helpless)
Feeling powerless and vulnerable


I don't know what I'm gonna do, maybe not tonight
Uncertain about the outcome, probably not tonight


Gotta set you all afire, gotta treat you right
We must inflame the energy within the crowd and put up a great show


I can see the flashing lights, lit before your love
The shimmering lights already reflect your love for us


Gotta hear the thunder roar, coming from above
We have to hear the rapturous applause echoing from the audience


Cannot squeeze the life from me, yeah
The desire to perform and excel is unbreakable


I can see the stars, but I can't see what's going on
We can witness the stardom, but we remain unaware of the underlying reality


Every night alone I sing my song just for fun
I rehearse my music and singing every night as a source of enjoyment


Only time will tell if I'll make it myself someday
Only the future can ascertain if I will achieve my musical dream on my own


This stage is mine, music is my destiny
This is where I belong, performing is my calling


See ya
Goodbye or catch you later


Keep it going and keep it ringing out, let it ring out
Continue playing and let the music resonate with the audience


Hey, doc
Addressing the sound engineer or technical personnel


Okay, turn it off now
Instructing the sound engineer to stop the music or other instruments




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: JASON MARK KERRISON, CLINTON BLAIR HARRIS, ROBERT KENNEDY, MATTHEW TREACY

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