Helpless
Peter Charles Lyrics
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Check out, drawn in, and gone
Left my song at the door
Chasing your melody
Your eyes light up when i started to sing
Makes it hard for me to breathe
I am weak at the seams
Your touch reminds me why we're here
Why this doesn't seem real
We can't trust ourselves
We're helpless (yeah)
I swore that I'd stay a man
Who'd write songs to strangers in fall
Slowly my vow turned to ash
I'm breathing in your melody
Your eyes light up when i started to sing
Makes it hard for me to breathe
I am weak at the seams
I'm helpless (yeah)
Your touch reminds me why we're here
Why this doesn't seem real
We can't trust ourselves
We're helpless (yeah)
You held me when I had lost my home
You kissed all the broken pieces
And thought you're not sure which way to go
You keep running anyway
Your eyes light up when i started to sing
Makes it hard for me to breathe
I am weak at the seams
I'm helpless (yeah)
Your touch reminds me why we're here
Why this doesn't seem real
We can't trust ourselves
We're helpless (yeah) We're helpless (yeah)
The lyrics to Peter Charles's song Helpless depict a person who is utterly captivated and helpless when they are around someone they love. The singer seems to have been taken off guard by this relationship and the intensity of his feelings towards this person. He describes feeling "blindsided torn from the shelf" and "drawn in and gone." This person has left him feeling vulnerable and exposed, which is evident in the line, "I'm weak at the seams." The chorus repeats the word "helpless" multiple times to emphasize just how much power this other person has over the singer.
The lyrics also highlight the idea that this connection between the two of them is deeper than just physical attraction. The singer says that "Your touch reminds me why we're here, why this doesn't seem real." Despite the overwhelming feeling that this relationship is almost too powerful to handle, they continue to be drawn to each other. The final verse speaks to the power of this person's love and acceptance. They have been a source of comfort and healing for the singer during a difficult time, and the singer seems to be willing to keep running towards this person even if they aren't sure where they are going.
Overall, the lyrics to Helpless paint a picture of a person who is profoundly impacted by their romantic relationship. They feel helpless to resist the draw of this other person, even though they are left feeling vulnerable and exposed.
Line by Line Meaning
Blindsided torn from the shelf
Caught off guard and withdrawn from my usual spot
Check out, drawn in, and gone
Distracted and engrossed, until I disappeared
Left my song at the door
Abandoned my creativity in order to focus on you
Chasing your melody
Pursuing your tune, ignoring my own
Your eyes light up when i started to sing
Your excitement shows when I share my music
Makes it hard for me to breathe
Your reaction affects me deeply
I am weak at the seams
I'm vulnerable and exposed because of my feelings for you
I'm helpless (yeah)
I can't resist your pull on me
Your touch reminds me why we're here
The physical contact between us reinforces our connection
Why this doesn't seem real
It's hard to believe that this is really happening
We can't trust ourselves
Our feelings are so intense that we lose control
You held me when I had lost my home
You supported me when I was at my lowest point
You kissed all the broken pieces
You helped me heal from my trauma and pain
And thought you're not sure which way to go
Even if you're uncertain, you keep moving forward
You keep running anyway
You're brave and determined, even in the face of uncertainty
We're helpless (yeah) We're helpless (yeah)
Our love has made us vulnerable and dependent on each other
Contributed by Leah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.