Help Me
Peter Green & Splinter Group Lyrics
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When I get that crazy feeling, I know I'm in trouble again
I'm in trouble 'cause you're a rambler and a gambler
And a sweet talking ladies man and you love your lovin'
But not like you love your freedom
Help me I think, I'm falling in love too fast
It's got me hoping for the future and worrying about the past
We love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom
Didn't it feel good we were sitting there talking
Or lying there not talking didn't it feel good
You dance with the lady with the hole in her stocking
Didn't it feel good, didn't it feel good
Help me I think I'm falling in love with you
Are you going to let me go there by myself
That's such a lonely thing to do
Both of us flirting around flirting and flirting hurting too
We love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom
The song "Help Me" by Peter Green Splinter Group explores the emotions and concerns that come with falling in love. The first verse expresses the confusion and potential danger of feeling the "crazy feeling" of falling in love again. The subject of the love interest is described as a "rambler and a gambler," implying that they are not easily tied down, and may not be looking for a serious relationship. The fact that they "love their lovin' but not like they love their freedom" suggests a fear of commitment, and adds to the tension of the situation.
In the second verse, the singer admits to feeling like they are falling in love too quickly, and worrying about the future and past. They have seen relationships that were once "hot hot blazes" turn to "smoke and ash," and are wary of making the same mistakes. Despite this, they are still drawn to the potential of what could be, and the exhilaration of new love.
The final verse focuses on the mutual attraction between the singer and the love interest. The line "both of us flirting around flirting and flirting hurting too" suggests that they are both struggling with their attraction and fear of commitment. The chorus "we love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that both parties are hesitant to give up their independence for the possibility of love.
Overall, "Help Me" is a poignant and introspective song that captures the complicated emotions of falling in love, and the fear and uncertainty that often accompanies it.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me I think I'm falling in love again
Asks for help with coming to terms with falling in love again
When I get that crazy feeling, I know I'm in trouble again
Acknowledges that particularly strong feeling of infatuation often leads to heartbreak
I'm in trouble 'cause you're a rambler and a gambler
Realizes that the object of affection is someone who leads an unpredictable, risky life
And a sweet talking ladies man and you love your lovin'
Recognizes that the object of affection is charming and sexually expressive
But not like you love your freedom
Understands that the object of affection values independence more than romantic relationships
Help me I think, I'm falling in love too fast
Asks for help with dealing with the quick intensity of feelings
It's got me hoping for the future and worrying about the past
Describes how falling in love quickly brings out anxiety about the unknown future and past mistakes
'Cause I've seen some hot hot blazes come down to smoke and ash
Refers to past relationship failures and the possibility of the same happening again
We love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom
Emphasizes that both parties value their freedom over the romantic relationship
Didn't it feel good we were sitting there talking
Recalls a positive moment of intimate conversation with the object of affection
Or lying there not talking didn't it feel good
Also describes a positive moment of non-verbal intimacy
You dance with the lady with the hole in her stocking
Recalls a specific memory of the object of affection's interaction with someone else, and how that made the artist feel good
Didn't it feel good, didn't it feel good
Reiterates how positive the above memories felt
Help me I think I'm falling in love with you
Asks for help with beginning to fall in love with the object of affection
Are you going to let me go there by myself
Worries that the object of affection will not reciprocate or support these feelings
That's such a lonely thing to do
Describes the potential loneliness of unrequited love
Both of us flirting around flirting and flirting hurting too
Recognizes that both parties are engaging in flirtatious behavior that may cause emotional pain
We love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom
Reinforces the theme that both value freedom over romantic attachment
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: WILLIE DIXON, RALPH BASS, WILLIE WILLIAMSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
richard irons
RIP Peter Green. Your music will live forever.
Maxim Popov
RIP LEGEND
Инна Симонова
Давно люблю Питера Грина,но эта песня просто великолепна!
written12
Great idea for a playlist. Well conceived and curated for ears in need of sweet Peter.
Shayne Sprague
This version is very good...David Coverdale and Whitesnake did a great version of it as well. You can find it on their "Lovehunter" album, or it's on youtube:)
TheBluesman62
Outstanding....simple one of the best. Is it me or is his voice starting to sound like Albert King's?
Erick Apolinar
I like the take on this classic! My personal favorite is by Freddie King, yet, this one is also a great piece. Kudos to the Green man!!!
udo gaensbauer
Blue Guitar, in the late 80s ...one of my favourite albums. This song here is remebering me at these times. Same style . A very good artist has gone now.
luizmelo
BELA MUSICA VALEU ......
Seim Arnfinn
Sure helps me through my day!!