Medley: Yell Help / Wednesday Night / Ugly
Ofln - Elton John Lyrics
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Yell help, if your mirror busts and your cat gets cussed, yell help
Cause down the road you find someone else who's looking
Down the road you find another sweet lady cooking
So I gotta yell help
Yell help, some shelter from the storm like the travel agent warned
Yell help, if you can help your superstitions they gonna keep you warm
Down the road you seen another sweet lady cooking
So I gotta yell help
I wish tonight wasn't Wednesday night
I wish it wasn't the thirteenth of July, yell help
And you're looking at the guy whose eyes can't deny
That he wishes he were somewhere else tonight
Well I met this woman down in New Orleans
Lord she built just like a dream
Even wore stockings that had seams
And she was ugly
Now hell I don't mind women of her kind
I'll even pay sometimes for a woman that's ugly
She built like a steamroller
Just the kind to mow you over anytime
Hey the moment might arrive
On Bourbon Street
Well the ugliest woman you'll ever meet
But she's mine all mine and she's ugly
So I better yell help
The first section of the song "Yell Help" talks about feeling overwhelmed and in need of assistance. The lyrics suggest that sometimes there are too many distractions and problems to handle, and it's important to reach out for help when things become too much to bear. The imagery of a bird in the bush and a broken mirror emphasizes the chaos and disarray that the singer is experiencing. Despite the challenges, there is a sense of hope as the singer acknowledges that there may be better things waiting down the road.
In the second part of the song, the theme of seeking help and guidance continues. The mention of seeking shelter from a storm and the influence of superstitions highlights the need for protection and guidance in times of trouble. The repetition of the refrain "down the road you find someone else who's looking" suggests the idea of finding support and comfort in the midst of difficulties. The singer expresses the importance of reaching out for help when facing obstacles, and the acknowledgment that there are better times ahead.
The third section of the song shifts focus to a personal narrative, with the singer expressing a wish to be somewhere else on Wednesday night, suggesting dissatisfaction with the current situation. The mention of the thirteenth of July adds an element of superstition and bad luck to the narrative. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and discontent, perhaps hinting at a desire for change or escape from the present circumstances.
The final part of the song tells the story of a chance encounter with a woman in New Orleans who is described as physically unattractive. Despite her appearance, the singer finds something alluring and captivating about her, expressing a sense of possessiveness and affection towards her. The repeated refrain of "yell help" in this context takes on a different meaning, perhaps suggesting that help is needed to navigate the complexities of love and relationships, even when they may not fit conventional standards of beauty. The song concludes with a sense of acceptance and devotion towards the "ugly" woman, highlighting the idea that true beauty lies beyond physical appearances.
Line by Line Meaning
Yell help, too many cooks and a bird in the bush, yell help
Call for help when you feel overwhelmed with too many tasks at hand and uncertain outcomes
Yell help, if your mirror busts and your cat gets cussed, yell help
Seek assistance when things go wrong unexpectedly in your life
Cause down the road you find someone else who's looking
Because eventually, you will come across another individual seeking the same things as you
Down the road you find another sweet lady cooking
Further along the path, you may encounter another person who is also striving to achieve their goals
So I gotta yell help
Therefore, I must ask for help when needed
I wish tonight wasn't Wednesday night
I desire that this evening was not filled with disappointment
I wish it wasn't the thirteenth of July, yell help
I hope for a change in luck and better circumstances, prompting me to ask for help
And you're looking at the guy whose eyes can't deny
And you are observing the person who cannot hide his true feelings
That he wishes he were somewhere else tonight
Who wishes he could be in a different place at this moment
Well I met this woman down in New Orleans
I encountered a woman from New Orleans
Lord she built just like a dream
She had an attractive physique, like a vision
Even wore stockings that had seams
She even wore stockings with visible seams
And she was ugly
Despite her physical appearance, she was considered unattractive
Now hell I don't mind women of her kind
However, I have no issue with women who meet her description
I'll even pay sometimes for a woman that's ugly
I would even be willing to spend money on a woman who is not conventionally attractive
She built like a steamroller
She had a strong and solid figure
Just the kind to mow you over anytime
She is capable of overpowering others at any given moment
Hey the moment might arrive
The time for her to assert her dominance could come
On Bourbon Street
On Bourbon Street, a famous location in New Orleans
Well the ugliest woman you'll ever meet
There, you will encounter the least attractive woman you have ever seen
But she's mine all mine and she's ugly
Despite her appearance, she belongs to me and is unattractive
So I better yell help
Therefore, I should seek assistance in dealing with this situation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, DAVEY JOHNSTONE, ELTON JOHN
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