Help Me
Nick Carter (Backstreet Boys) Lyrics


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(Verse 1)
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 between right and wrong, weak or 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.

(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)

Overall Meaning

In "Help Me," Nick Carter expresses his confusion and desire for guidance through life. He wishes he could articulate the many thoughts in his head, but can't seem to make sense of them. He feels lost and unsure of which path to take, wanting to make the right decisions but feeling overwhelmed by the information and messages he's receiving. The chorus is a plea for guidance, to know which way to turn and what his purpose is in life.


The song captures a universal feeling of uncertainty and the need for guidance, especially during challenging times. Carter's vulnerability in expressing his confusion and fear is relatable, and his plea for help is a reminder that it's okay to ask for guidance when we need it. The bridge provides a moment of hope and comfort, acknowledging the importance of love and acceptance in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I wish I could define all the thoughts that cross my mind,
I feel overwhelmed by the thoughts in my head and I wish I had the ability to clearly articulate and make sense of them.


this angel begged for me to choose.
I have a guardian angel who is urging me to make a decision.


I don't even know which ones to lose
I feel like I have too much to think about and I don't know where to start or what to prioritize.


when I've fallen down so far
I feel like I'm at a low point and things are not going well for me.


I think I'll never see your light, oh bouncin' off of me shinin' down here from you eyes.
I feel like I am disconnected from the goodness and positivity that I know is out there.


Its like I got the signals crossed with messages I can't decode.
I feel like I am receiving mixed messages and I don't know how to make sense of them.


Half asleep, never wide awake ya' know.
I feel like I am existing in a foggy state of mind and I am not fully conscious or aware of things around me.


Complete overload and I got so much information here and nothing I can really grasp.
I feel like I am drowning in information and I am unable to process or understand any of it.


I should know the truth but I'm too afraid so I have to ask.
I know that there is a truth out there but I am too scared to face it alone so I am asking for help.


Oh want to know you and more than anything,
I have a strong desire to connect with something greater than myself and to understand it fully.


I need you in every dream you're there for me.
I feel comforted and supported by this greater force and it appears to me in my dreams.


You love me for who I am. No Angel, just an ordinary man.
I feel like the greater force loves me unconditionally for who I am, flaws and all.


Help me figure out why I'm stuck in the middel trying to understand why I can't.
I am struggling to figure out why I am stuck and why I am unable to move forward.


Why's it such a riddle.
I feel like my situation is very complicated and difficult to solve, like a puzzle or a riddle.


Got my eyes crossed.
I feel confused and disoriented.


Thinking so hard but I know I'm missing the mark.
I feel like I am putting in a lot of effort to understand my situation but I am not making any progress.


Can you help me sort out all the information?
I need someone to help me make sense of all the information and messages that I am receiving.


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 am trying my best to understand my situation but I am still feeling lost and confused. I am desperate to find out the truth and I am willing to do whatever it takes to uncover it.




Lyrics © 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...



All comments from YouTube:

@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.

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