Helter Skelter
Oasis Lyrics


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When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
Get to the bottom and I see you again
Yeah yeah yeah

Do you, don't you want me to love you ?
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
Tell me tell me tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer

Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Helter skelter

Do you, don't you want me to make you ?
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me tell me tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer

Look out
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Helter skelter

When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of my slide
Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
Get to the bottom and I see you again
Yeah yeah yeah

Do you, don't you want me to love you ?
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
Tell me tell me tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer

Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Helter skelter

Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Helter skelter

You're coming down fast
Yeah you're coming down fast
You're coming down fast
You're coming down fast
You're coming down fast





Yeah yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Oasis's song Helter Skelter are an allusion to the Beatles' track of the same name, and it's a song that speaks to the excitement and uncertainty of romantic pursuit. The opening stanza is about the thrill of the chase, the feeling of being on the verge of catching someone you're after, but always coming just short. It's an exchange of energy, one person leading the dance and the other following. The lyrics highlight the thrill of the chase and the back-and-forth that characterizes many romantic relationships as they develop. Despite the sense of danger and unpredictability that comes with this dynamic, the singer is ready to take the ride and see where it takes him.


The chorus, a series of "Helter Skelter" refrains, sounds playful and relatively harmless, but it also has a darker connotation in light of the context within which the song was written - the notorious Manson murders. Helter skelter was the term that Charles Manson used to describe an apocalyptic race war that he believed was imminent and that he hoped to instigate. Although it's unclear if the members of Oasis were aware of this context, the song's refrain has taken on a new meaning for many listeners in the years since its release.


Overall, "Helter Skelter" is a song about the excitement, uncertainty, and danger of love, set against a backdrop of playful, upbeat rock music.


Line by Line Meaning

When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide
I keep repeating the same cyclical pattern of behaviors and experiences.


Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
I take risks and explore new experiences, even if they seem dangerous or unpredictable.


Get to the bottom and I see you again
No matter how far I go, I always come back to you.


Yeah yeah yeah
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm.


Do you, don't you want me to love you ?
Are you unsure if you want my love or not?


I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
I'm moving quickly, but I am still ahead of you in some way.


Tell me tell me tell me the answer
I am seeking a clear and direct answer to a question.


You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
You may be skilled in certain areas, but lack ability in others.


Helter skelter
A chaotic, frenzied state of being.


Look out
Be alert and cautious, danger may be ahead.


Do you, don't you want me to make you ?
Do you want me to change you or influence you in some way?


I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
I may be moving quickly, but I don't want to harm or destroy you.


You're coming down fast
You are also moving quickly towards something.


Yeah yeah yeah
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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