Helpless
Rod Argent & Colin Blunstone Lyrics
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Being different and human too
Leaves you helpless
Helpless, so helpless
I just want to communicate
I try so hard but my tongue frustrates
Leaves me helpless
I need to feel some affection
If I'm to keep my control
Lead me a step in the right direction
I'll reward you with
My heart and my soul
My hands are shaking
My knees getting weak
Can't seem to stand on my own two feet
I get helpless
Helpless, so helpless
Within my world
A different space
A different language
Leaves me helpless
And though you talk to me
I can't communicate
I get so helpless
Inside I'm reaching out
My words are wrong
It makes me shout
I'm helpless
No matter how I try I just can't get through
(And you know I will someday
Yes, I know I will someway)
I wanna communicate
Try, try so hard bur my tongue frustrates
I just wanna get through to you
The song Helpless by Rod Argent is an emotional plea for connection and understanding. The opening lyrics, "I can't seem to get through to you, being different and human too, leaves you helpless, helpless, so helpless" express the frustration of not being able to connect with someone despite being human and different like them. Argent appears to be pleading with the listener to understand him and communicate with him effectively.
He expresses his struggle to communicate, "I try so hard but my tongue frustrates, leaves me helpless, helpless, so helpless." Argent feels helpless and vulnerable because he can't seem to make himself understood. He yearns for affection and a step in the right direction, hoping it will help him feel more in control, and he goes as far as to offer his heart and soul in exchange.
Argent's vulnerability becomes more apparent in the chorus. "My hands are shaking, my knees getting weak, can't seem to stand on my own two feet, I get helpless, helpless, so helpless, within my world, a different space, a different language, leaves me helpless." He is expressing his physical and emotional vulnerability, and how his inability to communicate clearly makes him feel helpless. The song ends on a hopeful note, with Argent expressing his desire to eventually communicate effectively, saying "No matter how I try, I just can't get through, and you know I will someday, yes, I know I will someway, I wanna communicate, try, try so hard but my tongue frustrates, I just wanna get through to you."
Line by Line Meaning
I can't seem to get through to you
I am unable to communicate with you effectively.
Being different and human too
We are unique individuals with our own experiences and emotions.
Leaves you helpless
This sense of being different and human leaves you feeling helpless.
Helpless, so helpless
This feeling intensifies and becomes overwhelming.
I just want to communicate
All I want is to effectively convey my thoughts and feelings to you.
I try so hard but my tongue frustrates
Despite my efforts, I am struggling to find the right words to express myself.
I need to feel some affection
I am in need of emotional support and understanding.
If I'm to keep my control
In order for me to maintain composure and not become overwhelmed by my emotions.
Lead me a step in the right direction
Guide me towards effective communication and understanding.
I'll reward you with
My heart and my soul
In return, I will give you all of my love and devotion.
My hands are shaking
My knees getting weak
Can't seem to stand on my own two feet
My anxiety is becoming physical and I am struggling to remain steady.
Within my world
A different space
A different language
Leaves me helpless
My unique experiences and perspective make effective communication difficult for me.
And though you talk to me
I can't communicate
I get so helpless
Despite your efforts to communicate with me, I am unable to effectively respond and become overwhelmed by helplessness.
Inside I'm reaching out
My words are wrong
It makes me shout
I'm helpless
I am struggling to express myself and my frustration is causing me to become emotional and overwhelmed.
No matter how I try I just can't get through
Despite my best efforts, I am struggling to effectively communicate with you.
(And you know I will someday
Yes, I know I will someway)
Despite my current struggles, I believe that I will be able to effectively communicate with you in the future.
I wanna communicate
Try, try so hard bur my tongue frustrates
I just wanna get through to you
All I want is to effectively convey my thoughts and feelings to you, but my struggle with communication is making it difficult.
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