Gwen
Nick Helm Lyrics


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Gwen, do you remember when
We were more than friends
Do you remember when

Every time that you′d get cold
I'd put my coat around your shoulder
I′d pick you flowers in a bunch
And buy you tampons every month

I rubbed your shoulders when they hurt
I helped you finish your dessert
I flushed that spider down the bath
I punched my dick to make you laugh

I'd compliment you on your dress
I shut your mouth when you got stressed
I'd buy you drinks and get you drunk
I′d even clean up my own mess

Gwen
Do you remember when
I was your best boyfriend
Oh take me back again
Oh Gwen, oh Gwen, Gwen, Gwen, Gwen

I took you on the Ferris wheel
I let you pay for half the meal
When you were looking very hard
I helped you find your credit card

I fixed your teapot that I broke
I tried to listen when you spoke
I said that I was in the wrong
And then I wrote this fucking song

Gwen
I think I got the bends
Have there been other men
Do you remember when
Oh Gwen, Gwen, Gwen, Gwen

Gwen
It doesn′t have to end
It's something we can mend




Do you remember when
Oh Gwen, Gwen, Gwen, Gwen, Gwen

Overall Meaning

The song "Gwen" by Nick Helm tells a story about a man named Nick who has a special bond with a woman named Gwen. The song is a love song to Gwen, expressing Nick's deep affection towards her. The lyrics start with Nick reminiscing about their past, asking Gwen if she remembers the times when they were more than friends. He then proceeds to list all the things he did for her, from putting his coat around her shoulders to flushing a spider down the bath.


Throughout the song, Nick highlights how he always had Gwen's back and was there for her, including when she was stressed or in pain. He even writes a song about their relationship to apologize, suggesting that something went wrong between them. The song ends on a hopeful note, with Nick asking if they can mend their relationship and move forward together.


The lyrics of "Gwen" are quite straightforward and express Nick's deep love for Gwen in a lighthearted way. Despite showing vulnerability by admitting his mistakes, he remains optimistic and hopeful for the future. The song is a beautiful tribute to a relationship that seems to have weathered some storms but still has the potential to be strong.


Line by Line Meaning

Gwen, do you remember when
Addressing Gwen, Nick Helm asks if she remembers the good old days they shared together.


We were more than friends
Nick Helm reminds Gwen that they had a romantic connection that transcended the boundaries of casual friendship.


Every time that you'd get cold
Nick Helm expresses his chivalrous side by recalling how he would take care of Gwen, even in small ways like giving her his coat when she was cold.


I'd put my coat around your shoulder
Nick Helm describes the act of giving his coat to Gwen when she was cold.


I'd pick you flowers in a bunch
Acknowledging his romantic gestures, Nick lists the things he did for Gwen like picking her a bunch of flowers.


And buy you tampons every month
Showing his caring nature, Nick recalls committing to the monthly chore of buying tampons for Gwen.


I rubbed your shoulders when they hurt
Recalling how he provided physical comfort, Nick describes the times he massaged Gwen's shoulders when they were sore.


I helped you finish your dessert
Another example of Nick's attentive behavior towards Gwen, he recalls how he helped her finish her dessert.


I flushed that spider down the bath
Narrating his heroic exploits, Nick remembers rescuing Gwen from a spider and flushing it down the bath.


I punched my dick to make you laugh
Using humor to win Gwen over, Nick admits he would do anything, even hurt himself, to make her laugh.


I'd compliment you on your dress
Nick recalls giving Gwen compliments on her dresses as a way of making her feel good about herself.


I shut your mouth when you got stressed
Another sign of his caring nature, Nick remembers being supportive of Gwen by helping her take her mind off things when she was stressed.


I'd buy you drinks and get you drunk
Nick wanted Gwen to have a good time, as evident in how he would buy her drinks and make her drunk.


I'd even clean up my own mess
Nick describes taking responsibility for his actions, even something as simple as cleaning up after himself so that Gwen didn't have to.


Gwen
Nick addresses Gwen directly, repeating her name as a way of getting her attention.


Do you remember when
Nick reminds Gwen of their time together, possibly hoping she would feel something for him again.


I was your best boyfriend
Nick refers to himself as Gwen's best boyfriend as he remembers how good he was to her.


Oh take me back again
Asking Gwen to reconsider their relationship, Nick pleads with her to take him back.


I took you on the Ferris wheel
Nick describes the romantic dates he used to take Gwen on, like going on the Ferris wheel together.


I let you pay for half the meal
Although he did many nice things for Gwen, Nick reminds her that he was not perfect but allowed her to pay for half the meal when they went out together.


When you were looking very hard
Nick recalls searching for Gwen's credit card when she had lost it and was looking everywhere for it.


I helped you find your credit card
Nick goes on to describe how he helped Gwen out by eventually finding her misplaced credit card.


I fixed your teapot that I broke
Nick describes how he broke Gwen's teapot while trying to fix it but later mended it after realizing his mistake.


I tried to listen when you spoke
Nick acknowledges the importance of listening in a relationship and remembers making an effort to hear what Gwen had to say.


I said that I was in the wrong
Not afraid to admit his mistakes, Nick remembers apologizing when he was in the wrong.


And then I wrote this fucking song
Nick wrote this song in hopes of winning Gwen back, as it is his way of communicating his feelings to her and making her remember what they had.


Gwen
Nick once again addresses Gwen, using her name as a way of showing affection.


I think I got the bends
Using a metaphor, Nick suggests that his heart is bent out of shape because of how much he misses Gwen.


Have there been other men
Feeling vulnerable, Nick asks Gwen if there have been any other men in her life, possibly out of fear that he has been replaced.


It doesn't have to end
Despite any differences or disagreements between them, Nick expresses his hope that they can still work things out and make their relationship function again.


It's something we can mend
Nick emphasizes that it is not too late to fix what they have, indicating that his love for Gwen is still very much alive and willing to make a reconciliation.


Oh Gwen, Gwen, Gwen, Gwen, Gwen
Nick repeats Gwen's name several times, expressing his devotion to her and the intensity of his feelings towards her.




Writer(s): Ruth Roberts, Bill Katz

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@robertmelia3780

Could've picked any of the wonderful Mr Helm's vids to comment on, but picked this one because it rocks ass and is eye-candy heavy.
Don't know if Mr H will ever read this, but was moved to write something after hearing his very moving conversation with the legendary Susan Calman.
Without "bumming everyone out" and describing the content, just wanted to say that I've felt exactly the same as you brother and had virtually identical experiences, including school days.
Mindfulness, creativity and humour work for me, and they obviously work for you( don't know about the first one, but that's how I roll.😊)
You're a great man sir.
You're not alone.
Together.
We.
Are.
Strong. ✌🏼️❤️🍰



All comments from YouTube:

@JY-qi5td

So many great songs from Uncle but this song tops it, a great song in its own right but the lyrics are amazingly funny and clever too 🧡

@fktcmdtlk3104

Hands down the best drama I’ve ever watched . Addictive.

@oomfoof7294

I just realised how they did that lyric

"I'd compliment you on your DRESS
I'd shut my mouth when you got STRESSED
I'd buy you drinks when you got DRUNK
I'd even clean up my own MESS"

Obviously it rhymes with the other two lines, but I think he wanted to use a different word at the end that rhymes with drunk lol

@ItsTerryTime

Great spot, never picked up on that before.

@connorcassidy2536

A 3 minute long version is necessary

@alexcorbett4364

This is actually a tune

@robertmelia3780

Could've picked any of the wonderful Mr Helm's vids to comment on, but picked this one because it rocks ass and is eye-candy heavy.
Don't know if Mr H will ever read this, but was moved to write something after hearing his very moving conversation with the legendary Susan Calman.
Without "bumming everyone out" and describing the content, just wanted to say that I've felt exactly the same as you brother and had virtually identical experiences, including school days.
Mindfulness, creativity and humour work for me, and they obviously work for you( don't know about the first one, but that's how I roll.😊)
You're a great man sir.
You're not alone.
Together.
We.
Are.
Strong. ✌🏼️❤️🍰

@junkolibertines2146

Love Gwen. She’s lovely ☺️

@EvilFeevil

"I tried to listen when you spoke" 😄
American here who just discovered Uncle on Hulu. Loving it!

@AnGoosen

Superb, hope I get to see The Wild Things again, very talented nice people!

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