I'm Back
Nick Helm Lyrics
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Somethin' deep inside me changed
My DNA was rearranged
I've been down and out!
But holy fudge I'm back again!
Just like the phoenix from the flames
Oh Jesus Christ or whats-his-name
I was lost but now I'm found!
I'm back! (he's back!)
Consider my lessons learned (he's back!)
The prodigal son's returned (he's really back!)
We're the bridges I burned (burned!)
Burned
(Burned!)
Burned (burned)
I'm back to save my reputation
Save you all from your damnation
Start the fudging celebration
I've seen the holy light! (he's back!)
Everybody bow before me
Gather round and all adore me
Restore me to my former glory
The resurrections nigh!
I'm back! (he's fudging back!)
I'm feelin' myself again! (thank fudge he's back!)
Relievin' myself of pain (holy sht he's back!)
And rising above the flames (flames!) Flames
(Flames!)
Flames (flames!)
I'm back! (sweet sht he's back, he's back!)
You're prayers have been answered at last!
Returnin' like Lazarus
You better start kissing my a!
'Cause guys I'm back!
In "I'm Back," Nick Helm sings about a personal transformation characterized by his return from a challenging time in his life. The artist talks about a feeling of being lost and then found again, as if he has been reborn. The opening verse suggests that Helm has experienced a deep-seated and fundamental shift within himself, symbolized by the rearrangement of his DNA. The second verse emphasizes a focus on redemption and a sense of religious awakening, inspiring Helm to want to save others and restore himself to his former glory. The song is, therefore, a representation of a personal or emotional phoenix story, one of rising from the ashes to become new again.
The song is meant to be humorous, a tongue-in-cheek approach to self-reinvention. The lyrics express a grandiose, almost egotistical persona that is both self-aware and self-deprecating. Nick Helm takes on this persona as an act of satire, pushing it to the extreme point of absurdity.
The music video for the song features the artist walking while carrying a small red wagon, which seems to remind him of his childhood. It has a humorous tone, as when he is not singing, he is busy sarcastically mugging for the camera, making fun of the fashion industry or making some other ridiculous gesture.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've been feelin' strange
Recently, I have been experiencing unusual feelings
Somethin' deep inside me changed
There has been a profound shift in my being
My DNA was rearranged
My genetic makeup has been altered
I've been down and out!
I've been experiencing a difficult time
But holy fudge I'm back again!
However, I am now feeling much better!
Just like the phoenix from the flames
Like the legendary bird, I have risen from the ashes
Oh Jesus Christ or whats-his-name
Oh, dear Lord or whichever deity you prefer
I was lost but now I'm found!
I was once lost, but now I have found myself again
Consider my lessons learned (he's back!)
I have learned from my past mistakes and am ready to move forward
The prodigal son's returned (he's really back!)
I, like the biblical prodigal son, have come back home
We're the bridges I burned (burned!)
I have previously burned bridges with people, causing damage to our relationships
I'm back to save my reputation
I have returned to improve my reputation
Save you all from your damnation
I will help you avoid impending doom
Start the fudging celebration
Let's begin celebrating!
I've seen the holy light! (he's back!)
I have had a revelation and am now back on track
Everybody bow before me
Everyone should show me respect
Gather round and all adore me
Come together and show me love and admiration
Restore me to my former glory
Return me to my previous state of greatness
The resurrections nigh!
Rebirth is imminent!
I'm feelin' myself again! (thank fudge he's back!)
I am feeling confident and positive once more!
Relievin' myself of pain (holy sht he's back!)
I am getting rid of all my previous pain and anguish
And rising above the flames (flames!)
I am overcoming all obstacles in my path
You're prayers have been answered at last!
Your prayers have finally been granted!
Returnin' like Lazarus
I am coming back to life like the biblical figure, Lazarus
You better start kissing my a!
You better start showing me some respect!
'Cause guys I'm back!
Because, everyone, I am back and better than ever!
Contributed by Nathaniel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.