Hello Helicopter
Motion City Soundtrack Lyrics
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Bodies, rest and motion fighting night and day
Well it's kill or be killed
And one day we'll get the best of them
Hello helicopter, will you be my friend?
Will you take me away?
Hello helicopter,have you heard the news?
We all waste and consume, destroy and ruin everything we touch
It's easy not to think when you're not told that much
I'm not saying anything you haven't heard before
I'm just trying to understand the way we are
Hello helicopter, are you lost out there?
Swimming through the garbage dump that fills the air
In several more years no one will care
They'll be rich and dead
So let somebody else devise a cure for it
I'm not saying anything you haven't heard before
I'm just trying to understand the way we are
Nobody seems to care
Nobody ever learns
Hello helicopter, are you here to stay?
Bodies, rest and motion fighting night and day
Well it's kill or be killed
And one day we'll get the best of them
Hello helicopter, are you listening?
Nobody seems to care
Nobody ever learns
Are we ever going to get it right?
Are we ever going to start making sense
And stop pretending that we care?
Are we ever going to get it right?
Are we ever going to start making sense
And stop pretending that we care?
Are we ever going to get it right?
Are we ever going to start making sense
And stop pretending...
Hello helicopter, are you here to stay?
Bodies, rest and motion fighting night and day
Well it's kill or be killed
And one day we'll get the best of them
Hello helicopter, are you listening?
The song "Hello Helicopter" is a commentary on the destructive nature of humanity, and how we often ignore the problems we create. The lyrics are addressed to a helicopter, symbolizing a technological advancement that could take the singer away from the problems of the world, but ultimately cannot solve the underlying issues of human behavior. The first verse sets up the dichotomy of "kill or be killed," a dog-eat-dog world in which bodies are in motion, fighting a constant battle against each other. The singer implores the helicopter to be their friend, to take them away from this world. In the second verse, the singer laments how no one seems to care about the harm they cause, and how they consume and destroy everything they touch. The singer recognizes that they are not saying anything new, but is trying to understand why humanity acts the way it does. The third verse takes a more fatalistic turn, recognizing that in a few years no one will care, and that only the wealthy will be able to afford any sort of solution. Despite this bleak assessment, the singer still asks the helicopter if it's listening, searching for some sort of hope or connection.
Overall, "Hello Helicopter" is a scathing indictment of humanity's destructive behavior, questioning whether we will ever learn from our mistakes and improve our situation. The repeated refrain of "are we ever going to get it right?" highlights the frustration and desperation of the singer, as they search for a way to make sense of a senseless world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello helicopter, are you here to stay?
Asking if there is any hope the world will change for the better.
Bodies, rest and motion fighting night and day
Humans are in a constant struggle between relaxation and hard work.
Well it's kill or be killed
Life is a competition, and you must fight to survive.
And one day we'll get the best of them
One day, we will succeed and overcome our struggles.
Hello helicopter, will you be my friend?
Wishing for something or someone to take us away from the problems of the world.
Hello helicopter,have you heard the news?
Asking if anyone or anything is paying attention to the destruction we are causing.
No one gives a shit about the things they do
People are not conscious and accountable for their actions.
We all waste and consume, destroy and ruin everything we touch
Humans have a tendency to be destructive and wasteful in their actions.
It's easy not to think when you're not told that much
People can easily live their lives unaware and ignorant of what's going on around them.
Hello helicopter, are you lost out there?
Questioning if there is any hope for a better future when the earth is suffering from pollution and waste.
Swimming through the garbage dump that fills the air
The air is polluted and full of waste, making it difficult to breathe and live in.
In several more years no one will care
People will continue to prioritize personal gain over environmental responsibility.
They'll be rich and dead
The wealthy will be the only ones to thrive while the environment deteriorates and causes harm to others.
So let somebody else devise a cure for it
People expect others to take responsibility and fix environmental issues.
Nobody seems to care
People are not taking responsibility for the destruction they cause.
Nobody ever learns
Despite past failures, people continue to make the same mistakes.
Hello helicopter, are you listening?
Asking if there is someone out there that understands the need for change.
Are we ever going to get it right?
Questioning if there is hope for humanity to finally make positive change.
Are we ever going to start making sense
Wondering if people will ever realize the importance of environmental responsibility.
And stop pretending that we care?
Mentioning the insincerity that some people have when pretending to care about environmental issues.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JESSE MACK JOHNSON, JOSHUA ALLEN CAIN, JUSTIN COURTNEY PIERRE, MATTHEW SCOTT TAYLOR, TONY RICHARD THAXTON
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Entropy Law
Hello helicopter, are you here to stay?
Bodies, rest and motion fighting night and day
Well it's kill or be killed
And one day we'll get the best of them
Hello helicopter, will you be my friend?
Will you take me away?
Hello helicopter,have you heard the news?
No one gives a shit about the things they do
We all waste and consume, destroy and ruin everything we touch
It's easy not to think when you're not told that much
I'm not saying anything you haven't heard before
I'm just trying to understand the way we are
Hello helicopter, are you lost out there?
Swimming through the garbage dump that fills the air
In several more years no one will care
They'll be rich and dead
So let somebody else devise a cure for it
I'm not saying anything you haven't heard before
I'm just trying to understand the way we are
Nobody seems to care
Nobody ever learns
Hello helicopter, are you here to stay?
Bodies, rest and motion fighting night and day
Well it's kill or be killed
And one day we'll get the best of them
Hello helicopter, are you listening?
Nobody seems to care
Nobody ever learns
Are we ever going to get it right?
Are we ever going to start making sense
And stop pretending that we care?
Are we ever going to get it right?
Are we ever going to start making sense
And stop pretending that we care?
Are we ever going to get it right?
Are we ever going to start making sense
And stop pretending...
Hello helicopter, are you here to stay?
Bodies, rest and motion fighting night and day
Well it's kill or be killed
And one day we'll get the best of them
Hello helicopter, are you listening?
MB
One of the most underrated bands of all time
For Ya Brain
Playing a song you haven't heard in probably 11 years and suddenly knowing every word and beat like yesterday....
Pandathug
The emotion of rediscovering this song is on another level 🥲
NatG
Lyrical content still rings true in 2020. MCS are timeless
Plumpy Num Num
2020 and we still haven't changed. We actually have gotten worse as human beings and this song will probably stand the test of time cause I doubt we will ever change... I will never "understand the way we are"
kent Anderson
This song deserves a Grammy
Santa Clause
2020 and still a solid song.
Todd Marshall
I agree, Santa! Also can I have an Xbox Series X for Christmas?
Entropy Law
Hello helicopter, are you here to stay?
Bodies, rest and motion fighting night and day
Well it's kill or be killed
And one day we'll get the best of them
Hello helicopter, will you be my friend?
Will you take me away?
Hello helicopter,have you heard the news?
No one gives a shit about the things they do
We all waste and consume, destroy and ruin everything we touch
It's easy not to think when you're not told that much
I'm not saying anything you haven't heard before
I'm just trying to understand the way we are
Hello helicopter, are you lost out there?
Swimming through the garbage dump that fills the air
In several more years no one will care
They'll be rich and dead
So let somebody else devise a cure for it
I'm not saying anything you haven't heard before
I'm just trying to understand the way we are
Nobody seems to care
Nobody ever learns
Hello helicopter, are you here to stay?
Bodies, rest and motion fighting night and day
Well it's kill or be killed
And one day we'll get the best of them
Hello helicopter, are you listening?
Nobody seems to care
Nobody ever learns
Are we ever going to get it right?
Are we ever going to start making sense
And stop pretending that we care?
Are we ever going to get it right?
Are we ever going to start making sense
And stop pretending that we care?
Are we ever going to get it right?
Are we ever going to start making sense
And stop pretending...
Hello helicopter, are you here to stay?
Bodies, rest and motion fighting night and day
Well it's kill or be killed
And one day we'll get the best of them
Hello helicopter, are you listening?
felo2107
This song gets right to the core of my heart <\3