Helter Skelter
Phish Lyrics


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When I get to the bottom
I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and turn
and I go for a ride
'Til I 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 come on tell me the answer
and you may be a lover but you ain't no dancer

Go helter skelter
helter skelter
helter skelter
Yeah, hu, hu
I will you won'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
Yeah, hu, hu
Look out cause here she comes

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

Well will you won'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
Yeah, hu,

Helter Skelter
She's coming down fast
Yes she is




Yes she is
Coming down fast

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Phish's Helter Skelter describe the singer's thrill-seeking behavior, conveyed through the imagery of a slide at a playground. The opening lines suggest the singer's desire for speed and movement, as he repeatedly goes up and down the slide. He then asks a rhetorical question, "Do you don't you want me to love you," which may reference an unrequited love or a flirtatious encounter. The following lines, "I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you / Tell me tell me come on tell me the answer," further suggest a sense of urgency and a desire for connection.


The chorus, "Helter skelter / helter skelter / helter skelter," refers to a Beatles song of the same name. The phrase "helter skelter" can be defined as a state of confusion or disorder, and the repetition of the phrase in the chorus emphasizes the chaotic and frenzied nature of the singer's behavior.


In the second verse, the singer asks another rhetorical question, "Will you won't you want me to make you," which may suggest a more sexual desire. He again emphasizes his speed and urgency, while also acknowledging the potential danger in his actions, "I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you." The final lines repeat the chorus and add, "Look out cause here she comes," perhaps indicating the singer's sense of danger and excitement as he approaches his object of desire.


Overall, the lyrics of Helter Skelter use playground imagery to convey the singer's thrill-seeking behavior and desire for connection, while also emphasizing the chaotic and dangerous nature of his actions.


Line by Line Meaning

When I get to the bottom
Once I reach rock-bottom


I go back to the top of the slide
I start my journey to success again from scratch


Where I stop and turn
Before beginning my ascent, I pause to reflect


and I go for a ride
And then I take fast and risky actions to climb back up


'Til I get to the bottom and I see you again
Until I encounter the same adversity and failure again


Do you don't you want me to love you
Are you unsure of my love and dedication to you?


I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
I'm able to take big risks and show bravery even in tough times


Tell me tell me come on tell me the answer
Please be honest and straightforward with me


and you may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
You might be able to love me, but you're not able to keep up with my pace and energy


Go helter skelter
Let's take extreme risks and be bold


Helter skelter
Chaos and confusion


helter skelter
Extreme disorder and pandemonium


Yeah, hu, hu


I will you won't you want me to make you
I want to know if you want me to intervene and take control


I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
I'm taking fast actions, but I don't want to completely harm or demolish you


Tell me tell me tell me the answer
Please be clear and direct with me


You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
You may be able to love me, but you can't keep up with all the craziness


Look out
Be careful and alert


Helter skelter
More chaos and confusion


Helter skelter
Complete and utter disorder


helter skelter
Complete and utter pandemonium


Yeah, hu, hu


Look out cause here she comes
Be careful, chaos is headed our way


She's coming down fast
The chaos is rapidly approaching


Yes she is


Yes she is


Coming down fast
The chaos is rapidly approaching




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

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