The band split up in 2005 with James Ford and Shaw forming the splinter group Simian Mobile Disco. The new group is more dance oriented and are in demand as remixers and Djs. In 2006, "We Are Your Friends", a remix of their song "Never Be Alone" was released on a reactivated Virgin label called Ten Records. This single was credited to "Justice vs. Simian" and started life as a submission by the French electro outfit Justice in a remix competition. The video for the single controversially won the award for best video at the MTV Europe video Awards 2006, and fellow nominee Kanye West appeared on stage to complain at their victory, claiming that the prize should have gone to him.
Helpless
Simian Lyrics
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when I was looking at you
Well aint it always that way,
please tell me how can I choose
Its gotta be you or me or me
and you and they're in the middle
Tell me what to do,
oooh oooh, oooh oooh
On every move that I make
there lies a golden mistake
Behind your make believe eyes
there lies a million sighs
Its gotta be you or me or me
and you and they're in the middle
Tell me what to do, oooh oooh, oooh oooh
Chorus
I can only help myself,
but when I think of you I'm helpless, so helpless
I can only help myself,
but when I think of you I'm helpless, so helpless
I'll tell myself that its true
but oh well what can I do
Cause when I'm laying at night,
I see her eyes come alive
Its gotta be you or me or me
and you and they're in the middle
Tell me what to do, oooh oooh, oooh oooh
But baby it'll be o.k, I am here,
I am here to stay
Just kill my troublesome mind,
and clear my cloudy eye
Its gotta be you or me or me
and you and they're in the middle
Tell me what to do, oooh oooh, oooh oooh
Chorus
I can only help myself,
but when I think of you I'm helpless, so helpless
I can only help myself,
but when I think of you I'm helpless, so helpless
I can only help myself,
but when I think of you I'm helpless, so helpless
I can only help myself,
but when I think of you I'm helpless, so helpless
I'm helpless, so helpless
I'm helpless, so helpless
The lyrics to Simian's "Helpless" depict the inner turmoil and emotional struggle of a person who is caught between two potential love interests. The singer of the song is torn between their love for someone they are currently looking at and the allure of another person they see in the distance. The song questions how one can possibly choose between two options that are equally enticing and suggests that the singer is unable to make a decision on their own.
Throughout the song, the singer grapples with their conflicting emotions and desires, unsure of what to do or where to turn. The chorus repeats that the singer can only help themselves, but when they think of one of the potential love interests, they feel helpless. The song concludes with a glimmer of hope, with the singer vowing to stay strong and overcome their "troublesome mind" to figure out what they really want.
Overall, "Helpless" is a poignant and relatable exploration of the complexities of love and desire, and the internal struggle that can arise when we are faced with tough decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone was looking at me, when I was looking at you
I was gazing at you, while another person was staring at me
Well ain't it always that way, please tell me how can I choose
This situation is quite common, but I can't decide what to do
Its gotta be you or me or me and you and they're in the middle
It's a decision between us or others or some combination of both
Tell me what to do, oooh oooh, oooh oooh
I need guidance, please tell me what action to take
On every move that I make there lies a golden mistake
Whenever I act, I feel like I'm making an irreparable error
Behind your make believe eyes there lies a million sighs
I sense that there's more to you than meets the eye, perhaps sadness or despair
I'll tell myself that its true but oh well what can I do
I'll try to convince myself that my perspective is accurate, but ultimately it won't change the situation
Cause when I'm laying at night,I see her eyes come alive
I can't stop thinking about her, as if she's right beside me
But baby it'll be o.k, I am here, I am here to stay
I want to reassure you that everything will work out and I'm committed to being here with you
Just kill my troublesome mind, and clear my cloudy eye
I want to forget my doubts and clearly see the way forward
ChorusI can only help myself, but when I think of you I'm helpless, so helpless
I want to take care of myself, but when I reflect on our relationship, I feel powerless
I'm helpless, so helpless
I feel completely powerless in this situation
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