After the Backstreet Boys went on a hiatus allowing its members to pursue solo careers or just take an time off, he released his solo album "Now or Never", featuring songs such as "Help Me" and "My Confession" which are more rock oriented than the material of the Backstreet Boys. His first solo effort was released around the same time as Justin Timberlake's, which allowed the press to create an artificial competition between them, similar to the rivalry between their respective boygroups (Backstreet Boys and N'SYNC).
Dated stars such as hotel heiress Paris Hilton and the singer Willa Ford. Plays the guitar and the drums and has also pursued a career as an actor, making an appearance in the movie "The Hollow".
In 2005 the Backstreet Boys released their "comeback" album "Never Gone" with the headliner single "Incomplete" and embarked on a world tour.
During 2006 he could be seen in the reality show "House of Carters", along with his brother and sisters; whilst recording another cd with the Backstreet Boys, bound to be released in 2007.
Songfacts reports that Nick Carter began work on his second solo album in 2003, but the recordings were aborted when the Backstreet Boys returned to the studio. He eventually completed I'm Taking Off in 2010 and released the record on February 2, 2011 in Japan and May 24, 2011 in the USA.
Carter and the rest of the Backstreet Boys released a new album, In A World Like this, which included Kevin Richardson for the first time in six years.
Help Me
Nick Carter Lyrics
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I wish I could define all the thoughts that cross my mind,
this angel begged for me to choose.
I don't even know which ones to lose
when I've fallen down so far
I think I'll never see your light, oh bouncin' off of me shinin' down here from you eyes.
(chorus)
Help me make the right decisions, know which way to turn, Lessons to learn and just what my purpose is here.
(Verse 2)
Its like I got the signals crossed with messages I can't decode.
Half asleep, never wide awake ya' know.
Complete overload and I got so much information here and nothing I can really grasp. I should know the truth but I'm too afraid so I have to ask.
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
Oh want to know you and more than anything,
I need you in every dream you're there for me. You love me for who I am. No Angel, just an ordinary man.
(Verse 3)
Help me figure out why I'm stuck in the middel trying to understand why I can't. Why's it such a riddle. Got my eyes crossed. Thinking so hard but I know I'm missing the mark. Can you help me sort out all the information? I'm just wrecking my brain, paying attention but I'm still lost and at all cost I...I...I gotta know...gotta know!
(Chorus) Add-lib
(Verse 3)
In Nick Carter's song "Help Me," the first verse talks about the singer's inability to define or understand the thoughts that cross his mind as he is faced with the decision-making process. He expresses uncertainty about which decision to make, and it feels like he has fallen so far that he can never see the light. He talks about the angel's plea for him to choose which of his thoughts to dismiss.
The chorus of the song is a plea to be helped make the correct decisions between right and wrong, weak or strong, and day or night, with a better understanding of where he belongs in the world. He asks for guidance to help him know which way to turn, identify lessons to learn, and understand what his purpose in life is.
The third verse reflects the singer's frustration at being stuck in the middle and his struggle to decode the messages sent to him. Everything appears to be too much to decipher, and he finds himself thinking too hard but still not making any headway. He asks for the help of someone who can assist him in sorting out the information overload he is experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I could define all the thoughts that cross my mind,
I feel overwhelmed with thoughts and ideas that are hard to explain or understand.
this angel begged for me to choose.
I'm facing tough choices and someone or something is urging me to make a decision.
I don't even know which ones to lose
I'm struggling to filter out the thoughts that aren't helpful or important.
when I've fallen down so far
I feel like I've hit rock bottom.
I think I'll never see your light, oh bouncin' off of me shinin' down here from you eyes.
I feel disconnected from someone or something that used to guide me and bring me comfort.
Help me make the right decisions between right and wrong, weak or strong, day and night, where I belong.
I need guidance and advice to make important decisions and figure out my place in the world.
Help me make the right decisions, know which way to turn, Lessons to learn and just what my purpose is here.
I'm seeking direction and meaning in my life and need help finding my path.
Its like I got the signals crossed with messages I can't decode.
I feel like I'm receiving mixed signals or conflicting advice that is hard to understand.
Half asleep, never wide awake ya' know.
I feel like I'm going through life in a daze, not fully awake or alert to what's going on around me.
Complete overload and I got so much information here and nothing I can really grasp.
I'm overwhelmed with information or options and can't seem to make sense of it all.
I should know the truth but I'm too afraid so I have to ask.
I'm afraid of making the wrong decision and need reassurance and guidance.
Oh want to know you and more than anything,
I'm seeking a deeper connection with someone or something that can offer clarity and understanding.
I need you in every dream you're there for me.
I'm seeking comfort and guidance even in my dreams.
You love me for who I am. No Angel, just an ordinary man.
I'm seeking acceptance and love for who I am, even if I don't feel exceptional or special.
Help me figure out why I'm stuck in the middle trying to understand why I can't.
I'm feeling lost and unsure of why I'm struggling or why I can't seem to make progress.
Why's it such a riddle. Got my eyes crossed.
I'm struggling to make sense of a complex or confusing situation and feel disoriented.
Thinking so hard but I know I'm missing the mark.
I'm putting in effort to understand and make the right choices but feel like I'm not getting anywhere.
Can you help me sort out all the information?
I need help filtering through the options or ideas and making sense of what's important.
I'm just wrecking my brain, paying attention but I'm still lost and at all cost I...I...I gotta know...gotta know!
I'm feeling frustrated and stuck but know I need to find answers and clarity no matter what it takes.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, MICHÈLE VICE-MASLIN, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW GERRARD, MATTHEW R.T. GERRARD, MICHELE VICE MASLIN
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I wish I could define
All the thoughts that cross my mind
They seem too big for me to choose
I don't know which ones to lose
When I've fallen down so far
I think I'll never see your light
Bouncing off of me
Shining down here from your eyes
Help me, figure out the difference
Between right and wrong, weak and strong
Day and night where I belong
Help me, make the right decisions
Know which way to turn, lessons to learn
And just what my purpose is here (just what my purpose is here)
Oh, yeah
It's like I got the signals crossed
With messages I can't decode
Half asleep, never wide awake
I'm in a complete overload
I've got so much information here
And nothing I can really grasp
I should know the truth
But I'm too afraid, so I have to ask
Help me, figure out the difference
Between right and wrong, weak and strong
Day and night where I belong
Help me, make the right decisions
Know which way to turn, lessons to learn
And just what my purpose is here (just what my purpose is here)
I wanna know you, more than anything
I need you, in my every dream you're there for me
You love me, for who I am
No angel, just an ordinary man
Help me figure out why I'm stuck in the middle
Tryin' to understand why I can't, why's it such a riddle
Got my eyes crossed, thinkin' so hard
And I know I'm missin' the mark
Can you help me sort out all this information
I'm just rackin' my brain, payin' attention
But I'm still lost and at all costs, I (I)
I gotta know (I gotta know, oh, oh)
Help me, figure out the difference
Between right and wrong, weak and strong
Day and night where I belong
Help me, make the right decisions
Know which way to turn, lessons to learn
And just what my purpose is here (just what my purpose is here)
Help me figure out why I'm stuck in the middle
Tryin' to understand why I can't
Why's it such a riddle
Got my eyes crossed (eyes crossed)
Thinkin' so hard and I know I'm missin' the mark
Can you help me sort out all this information
I'm just rackin' my brain, payin' attention
But I'm still lost and at all costs, I
I gotta know...
@penelopebsb3487
Mi cancion de todas las mañanas rumbo ala universidad 😅😊😊😊❤
@BlackLabMama
Wow, seeing this video again really takes me back! Nick has fallen on tough times, but he's managed to get back up again with the support of Lauren and the boys. Wish he got the credit he deserves, such an incredible singer and performer. He's always shown so much passion with music. 💚
@Nickcater-uk7ti
Hello my beloved fan how are you doing
@MozartHerbert
His first solo album is criminally underrated, basically every song is a bop and could have been a single, amazing production and vocals ❤Wish he was more sucessful with this project :(
@juliananegri8688
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@martinignaciodefeo9235
From a technical music production point of view... this song is flawlessly tracked, mixed and mastered. Sounds awesome and Nick proved he is an outstanding singer here. An a true rocker at heart!!!!
@tracymildenberger7326
I loved this song and he was so underrated going solo.
@user-ph4nb9gt5g
I didn't know about him making solo songs until August of last year and I love all the songs they've got on here of his! I hope his songs get rated better for him and his career! I want everything to go great for him from here on out! I'll never stop listening to his music cause at times I'll even listen to just his songs during the day instead of all kinds of music!!! 😘😘😘😘😘
@mir4196
Beautiful song that I discovered at the beginning of March, now in December I ask God for the same thing as Nick in this song... and I thank HIM for all the good things :)
@cance7984
I've got to admit it: He is a very talented man. Wonderful song.