Helpless
Rhye Lyrics


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Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Things I do for you
Write a million love songs, hey, hey
Sail out to my heart
Come with me, please
Give me heart, give me love, give me rage
'Cause if it happens, you're helpless
Oh, when it happens, I'm selfless
Can you imagine you get in?
(I'm getting to your heart, baby)
Who would suggest it? So let me in

Things you do for me
Give a million love songs, hey
Knew it from the start
I'll grow with you, oh
Give you heart, give you love, give you rage

Fill the deck, fill it so full
Let it rain, playful
Fill the deck, fill it so full
Let it rain, playful

'Cause if it happens, you're helpless
Oh, when it happens, I'm selfless
Can you imagine you getting?
(Hear my love song)
Who would suggest it? So let me in
(You can take to the love songs)

Ooh, ooh, ooh, I'm helpless
Hey, you're helpless
Oh, oh, I'm helpless

It's just the way that it falls
It's in the way that it costs me
It's just the way that it falls
It's in the way that it costs me

So don't be afraid of me
I won't be afraid of you, I won't be afraid




Don't be afraid of me
I won't be afraid of you, I won't be afraid

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rhye's song "Helpless" depict a deep and passionate connection between two individuals. The singer expresses their willingness to go to great lengths for the person they love, highlighting the sacrifices they make and their commitment to the relationship. The line "Things I do for you, write a million love songs" suggests that the singer is constantly inspired by their love and is dedicated to expressing it through their music.


The chorus emphasizes the vulnerability and selflessness experienced when falling in love. The singer recognizes that their partner becomes "helpless" when love takes hold of them, while they themselves become "selfless" in their devotion. They yearn for the other person to allow them into their heart and embrace the intensity of their love. The repetition of the line "Who would suggest it? So let me in" signifies the singer's desire for the relationship to deepen and for their partner to fully accept their love.


The song's bridge further explores the dynamics of their love, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of the relationship. The lyrics acknowledge that love can be both beautiful and costly. However, despite any potential hardships, the singer pleads with their partner not to be afraid and assures them that they will not be afraid either, emphasizing their mutual trust and fearlessness in facing the challenges that love may bring.


Overall, "Helpless" captures the intense emotions, sacrifices, and vulnerability experienced in a deep and passionate relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Expressing a feeling of longing or desire


Things I do for you
Actions I undertake to show my love and devotion to you


Write a million love songs, hey, hey
Putting my deepest feelings of love into countless songs


Sail out to my heart
Opening up and exposing my vulnerable emotions


Come with me, please
Join me on this journey of love and vulnerability


Give me heart, give me love, give me rage
Desire for intense emotions and passion in our relationship


'Cause if it happens, you're helpless
When love overwhelms you, you feel powerless


Oh, when it happens, I'm selfless
In the face of love, I become completely unselfish


Can you imagine you get in?
Visualize yourself surrendering to love


(I'm getting to your heart, baby)
(I'm reaching deeply into your heart, my love)


Who would suggest it? So let me in
Who could have predicted this? So allow me to be a part of your life


Things you do for me
Actions you perform to demonstrate your affection towards me


Give a million love songs, hey
Express your feelings through countless romantic songs


Knew it from the start
I realized this from the very beginning


I'll grow with you, oh
I will evolve and develop alongside you


Give you heart, give you love, give you rage
Provide you with emotional devotion, love, and intense passion


Fill the deck, fill it so full
Complete the deck (metaphor for life) with a surplus of love and emotion


Let it rain, playful
Allow love to pour down and bring joy and excitement


'Cause if it happens, you're helpless
When love takes hold, you become powerless


Oh, when it happens, I'm selfless
When love engulfs us, I become completely selfless


Can you imagine you getting?
Can you envision yourself experiencing this?


(Hear my love song)
(Listen to my song of love)


Who would suggest it? So let me in
Who could have predicted this? So allow me to be a part of your life


Ooh, ooh, ooh, I'm helpless
Expressing feeling powerless and overwhelmed by love


Hey, you're helpless
You also feel powerless in the face of love


Oh, oh, I'm helpless
Repeated expression of feeling powerless and overwhelmed by love


It's just the way that it falls
This is simply how love unfolds


It's in the way that it costs me
Love comes with emotional and sometimes painful sacrifices


So don't be afraid of me
Do not fear my love and vulnerability


I won't be afraid of you, I won't be afraid
I will not shy away from opening my heart to you and embracing our connection


Don't be afraid of me
Do not fear my love and vulnerability


I won't be afraid of you, I won't be afraid
I will not shy away from opening my heart to you and embracing our connection




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian London, Itai Shapira, Michael James Milosh, Nathaniel Austin Brown

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