Priscilla first achieved success with The Paris Sisters, in which she sang lead vocals backed by her two older sisters Albeth and Sherrell. The group is best remembered for the 1961 international hit 'I Love How You Love Me' produced by Phil Spector.
Priscilla released three solo LPs between 1967 and 1978; a Billie Holiday tribute titled 'Priscilla Loves Billie' and two albums of entirely self-penned material; 'Priscilla Sings Herself' and 'Love Is ...'. Although the records achieved relatively little commercial success, they are now sought after by collectors.
In 1978 Priscilla Paris suffered facial paralysis as the result of an accident. After a period of serious depression she settled in Paris, France where she owned a restaurant and operated a business which specialised in teaching French hotel workers how to interact with English-speaking tourists. She also occasionally sang in small Parisian clubs.
Priscilla died as the result of a fall in her home on Friday, March 5, 2004. She was 59 years old and is survived by two sons.
Help Me
Priscilla Paris Lyrics
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To make my heart stop loving you
To make me now forget my care
To stop your face from being there
Each time I close my eyes I see
Just emptiness and misery
Please, help me
Is just to help me lose the pain
The joyous memory of touch
The pain of remembering too much
All I want is to forget
The fact that we have ever met
Please, help me
I want to be free of you
The look, the taste, the scent of you
The ecstasy that we once knew
I've gotta lose this memory
Before I lose my sanity
Please, help me
Help me, help me, help me
Help me just to realize
My dreams have flown like butterflies
And all my hopes that turned to dust
I must forget it all I must
Everything is over, now
I must get over you somehow
Please, help me
Help me, help me, help me
The song "Help Me" by Priscilla Paris is a heartfelt plea to someone for help in forgetting a past lover. The lyrics are beautifully crafted to convey the pain and desperation of the singer. The repetition of the phrase "help me" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's desperation and the urgency of their request. The singer is asking for help to make their heart stop loving the person who has caused them so much pain. They want to forget the memories they shared and remove any traces of them from their mind.
The lyrics also touch upon the paradox of love - the same person who once brought immense happiness and joy to the singer's life is now causing them unbearable pain. The singer wants to be free of the memories and emotions that are tying them down and causing them to suffer. They want to move on and start afresh, without any baggage from their past.
Overall, "Help Me" is a beautifully written song that eloquently communicates the pain and agony of heartbreak. The lyrics are relatable, and many listeners will find solace in the singer's request for help.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me, I am begging you
I am desperately asking for your assistance
To make my heart stop loving you
I want to stop feeling love towards you
To make me now forget my care
I want to forget about the worries and concerns I have concerning you
To stop your face from being there
I want to stop seeing your face in my mind all the time
Each time I close my eyes I see
Whenever I shut my eyes, I still visualize you
Just emptiness and misery
All I see is a void and unhappiness
Please, help me
Please assist me in overcoming these emotions
All I wanted you today
Today, all I required from you
Is just to help me lose the pain
Is for you to guide me in eliminating this emotional ache
The joyous memory of touch
The pleasurable memory of physical contact
The pain of remembering too much
The agony of recollecting too much about our past
All I want is to forget
All I want is to erase those thoughts from my mind
The fact that we have ever met
The simple reality that our paths have crossed
I want to be free of you
I want to be liberated from these emotions tied to you
The look, the taste, the scent of you
The physical attributes that remind me of you
The ecstasy that we once knew
The intense happiness that we used to experience
I've gotta lose this memory
I must remove this memory from my mind
Before I lose my sanity
Before I become unbalanced in my thoughts
Help me, help me, help me
Assist me, assist me, assist me
Help me just to realize
Guide me towards understanding
My dreams have flown like butterflies
My aspirations have vanished like fleeting insects
And all my hopes that turned to dust
And all my wishes that have disintegrated
I must forget it all I must
I need to forget it all, it's essential
Everything is over, now
Everything is finished now
I must get over you somehow
I must find a way to overcome this attachment to you
Please, help me
Please, guide me towards emotional solace
Help me, help me, help me
Assist me, assist me, assist me
Writer(s): Priscilla A Paris
Contributed by Nicholas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ana Maria Peixoto
It is wonderful !
Rajnoma
Very sweet voice from the 60s!