Help Me
N¤E¤R¤D Lyrics


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Help me
'Cause I, can feel, the fumes.
'Cause someone uncool, has made it inside the room,
Our idea's get shared, now the girl won't get spared,
And you're just sitting there, sucking up the air

OK, you got it, you want to do somethin' 'bout it,
Wait a minute, what's wrong, somethin' broke?
(Come on)

Help me

Is that a snake I just saw?
Well they can only live with the grass, and weeds, are tall.
Well I'll stop at no cost to please my eyes
And no I won't kill you but I'll watch you die
C'mon!
Woo!
Yeah!
Die bitch die!
Ah

Help me
'Cause this ain't good for my health
So you can have this room and building yourself
My oath won't let me conspire
While your presence set our sanctuary on fire

Help me

'Cause your intentions are pure

'Cause cool can only be killed never absorbed
And I will never stop or compromise
And no I won't kill you but I'll watch you die
C'mon!
Woo!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Aw

Help me

Understand why you're surprised
But never mind that please look outside
Submarines and flying machines and fella's you know
And signs that say we should've nuked you a long time ago

Help me
See those war machines out there
Are packed with your karma do you care
Just no karma doesn't stop when you cry
And no I won't kill you but I'll watch you die
C'mon!
Woo!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah





Help me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Help Me" by N¤E¤R¤D delve into feelings of betrayal and the need for support amidst chaos. The song begins with the singer feeling suffocated and betrayed by someone uncool who has infiltrated their space, sharing ideas that put their group's integrity and safety at risk. The singer implores their friend to help them deal with the situation, suggesting that they need to take action to address the problem. The urgency of the situation peaks as the singer thinks they spot a snake, an ominous warning that their environment is no longer safe.


The lyrics veer into darker territory as the singer feels driven to stoop to their enemy's level in order to survive. The lyrics hold a sense of irony, as the singer says they won't kill their enemy, but will instead watch them die. The juxtaposition of these two actions underscores the idea that, in order to survive in certain situations, it may be necessary to become like one's oppressor.


The song's end seems to suggest a sci-fi narrative as the singer sees submarines, flying machines, and signs that suggest that their group should have nuked their enemy a long time ago. These lyrics could indicate that the singer is part of a larger community that has been wronged by their enemy, but they still harbor feelings of vengeance.


Line by Line Meaning

Help me
Asking for assistance


'Cause I, can feel, the fumes.
Feeling the tension and danger in the environment


'Cause someone uncool, has made it inside the room,
An intruder has entered the space, disrupting the group dynamic


Our idea's get shared, now the girl won't get spared,
The ideas and creativity of the group are threatened by the presence of the intruder


And you're just sitting there, sucking up the air
Watching passively while the situation worsens


OK, you got it, you want to do somethin' 'bout it,
Acknowledging someone who wants to take action against the intruder


Wait a minute, what's wrong, somethin' broke?
Realizing that something is not right and something needs to be done


Help me
Reiterating the need for assistance


Is that a snake I just saw?
Observing an unexpected danger


Well they can only live with the grass, and weeds, are tall.
The danger is only able to survive in an environment that is conducive to it


Well I'll stop at no cost to please my eyes
Willing to take action to eliminate the danger regardless of the cost


And no I won't kill you but I'll watch you die
Willing to let the danger perish on its own without interference


C'mon! Woo! Yeah! Die bitch die! Ah
Expressing frustration and anger towards the danger


Help me
Reiterating the need for assistance


'Cause this ain't good for my health
Acknowledging that the presence of the danger is having negative effects


So you can have this room and building yourself
Willing to give up the space to eliminate the danger


My oath won't let me conspire
Unable to conspire or collaborate with the danger


While your presence set our sanctuary on fire
The presence of the danger is destroying the safe space


Help me
Reiterating the need for assistance


'Cause your intentions are pure
Recognizing that the intention of the person providing assistance is genuine


'Cause cool can only be killed never absorbed
The danger is unable to be integrated and must be eliminated


And I will never stop or compromise
Determined to eliminate the danger at any cost


C'mon! Woo! Yeah! Yeah! Aw
Expressing enthusiasm and determination to eliminate the danger


Help me
Reiterating the need for assistance


Understand why you're surprised
Noticing and acknowledging the surprise of the situation


But never mind that please look outside
The situation outside is just as important as the situation inside


Submarines and flying machines and fella's you know
Observing military presence in the outside environment


And signs that say we should've nuked you a long time ago
Noticing messages of hostility towards the group


Help me
Reiterating the need for assistance


See those war machines out there
Observing military weapons and vehicles


Are packed with your karma do you care
The weapons are associated with negative energy and consequences


Just no karma doesn't stop when you cry
Negative consequences cannot be reversed by regret or sadness


And no I won't kill you but I'll watch you die
Willing to let the danger perish on its own without interference


C'mon! Woo! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and determination to eliminate the danger


Help me
Reiterating the need for assistance




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHAD HUGO, JIMMY IOVINE, PHARRELL WILLIAMS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Bran M

[Verse 1: Pharrell and Shay]
Help me, 'cause I am feeling fumes
'Cause someone uncool has made it inside the room
Our ideas get shared, not a good one gets spared
And you're just sittin' there, suckin' up the air (What?)
Okay, you got it, you wanna do somethin' about it?
Wait a minute, what's wrong? Somethin' broke? (Come on!)
Help me, is that a snake I just saw?
Well, they can only live where the grass and weeds are tall
Well, I'm stuck, and no cost to please my eyes
And no, I won't kill you but I'll watch you die (Come on!)

[Chorus: Pharrell]
Woo! Woo!
Yeah!
Die, bitch, die!
Uh

[Verse 2: Pharrell]
Help me, 'cause this ain't good for my health
So you can have this room and do them yourself
My oath, won't let, me conspire
While your presence set our sanctuary on fire
Help me, 'cause your intentions are pure
'Cause cool can only be killed, never absorbed
And I will not stop or compromise
And no, I won't kill you but I'll watch you die (Come on!)

[Chorus: Pharrell]
Woo! Woo!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Uh

[Verse 3: Pharrell]
Help me, understand why you're surprised
But never mind that, please look outside
Submarines and flying machines and fellas you know
Point signs that say we shoulda nuked you a long time ago
Help me, see those war machines out there?
A pack with your karma, do you care?
Just know karma doesn't stop when you cry
And no, I won't kill you but I'll watch you die (Come on!)

[Chorus: Pharrell]
Woo! Woo!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah

[Outro: Pharrell]
Help me



All comments from YouTube:

Larry Swishamane

why is NERD so heavily slept on?

Sound4daMasses1

This album was brilliant this song is one of my favs, has the classic 60's/70's rock feel to it. I love the horns in this song also. Had no idea there was a vid for it!

Benny Thompson

there is something very true about these lyrics!! I love this song!!! very smart and in-depth! it has meaning!!!!!!

das punk

I feel like this NERD album has the most soul out of them all. Sure, it isn't as technical, but you can't deny the soul in it.

Pey

"just know karma, doesn't stop when you cryyyyyy.." thanks N.E.R.D for a good music, love!

Mathakha Musehane

by far the most soulful album...i have all their albums, and this one is just on some other level! blues+jazz+funk+soul = NOTHING MAD LOVE!

PN MG

Its crazzzyyy you say that and this is the album they hated lol just like Pharrell’s in my mind, both masterpieces imo

shimq

this album has helped me threw a lot already N.E.R.D <3

Johnny The Hero

friggin one of the best albums ever... love these guys.. all are very humble too

M A

I’ve listen to this song for so many years I never knew It had a video

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