Los Angeles-based alternative rock band Skycycle was led by singer/songwrit… Read Full Bio ↴Los Angeles-based alternative rock band Skycycle was led by singer/songwriter Steve Isaacs. He formed Skycycle (so named in honor of the two-wheeled rocket in which Evel Knievel attempted to jump the Snake River Canyon in 1974) with guitarist Sven Shenar, bassist Kelly Castro and drummer Rob Brown.

Skycycle released a self-produced demo tape named Siren in 1997. This successfully got them signed to MCA Records, leading up to the issuing of Skycycle's debut EP, "Breathing Water" one year later. Skycycle were dropped in 1999, before the release of their completed full length CD, "Ones and Zeros", which remains unreleased. Chris Cano replaced Rob Brown as drummer, because the latter pursued a career in jazz music. The band continued to play and write music for about a year before disbanding in September 2000. The band played one final time on October 22, 2002.

Skycycle is most known for is contributions to the Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island soundtrack. Two of the songs, "The Ghost Is Here" and "It's Terror Time Again" were performed and produced by Skycycle.

Help Yourself
Skycycle Lyrics

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You can spend your time
Making up your mind
You can spend it
Or you can end it anytime

Why hide your opinions
I believe deep down inside
You can't afford to be shy

You got to help yourself

And the ones who don't
Baby they don't know
A goddamn thing
So don't let them bring you down

Why hide all your passion
I believe deep down inside
You can't afford to be shy
You got to help yourself
You got to help yourself

Oh, you make it hard
You know that you do
You know that it's true
It's so easy to, go!

Why hide your opinions
I believe deep down inside
You can't afford to be shy
You got to help yourself
Why hide all your passion
I believe deep down inside
You can't afford to be shy
You got to help yourself
You got to help yourself

You got to help yourself
You got to help yourself

Overall Meaning

The song "Help Yourself" by Skycycle is all about encouraging people to spend their time wisely and stop worrying about what others think. The opening lines of the song say, “You can spend your time making up your mind, You can spend it or you can end it anytime.” This is a clear indication that time is short, and we need to invest it wisely. We can either spend time doing something productive or waste it by doing nothing at all. It is up to us to decide.

The following lines in the song, "Why hide your opinions, I believe deep down inside, You can't afford to be shy," further emphasize the importance of being open about our beliefs and opinions. The song encourages people to not let others bring them down and to live their lives on their own terms. The repeated lines of "You got to help yourself" are a strong message of self-empowerment and taking control of one's life.

Overall, "Help Yourself" is a motivational anthem that encourages listeners to take control of their lives, stop worrying about the opinions of others, and follow their passions.

Line by Line Meaning

You can spend your time
You have a choice to make the most of your time or waste it

Making up your mind
Deciding what to do with your time

You can spend it
You can use your time wisely

Or you can end it anytime
You can choose to end your life, but it's not the solution

Why hide your opinions
Don't be afraid to speak your mind

I believe deep down inside
Skycycle trusts that you have something valuable to say

You can't afford to be shy
Being shy could lead to missed opportunities

You got to help yourself
You are responsible for your own success and happiness

And the ones who don't
Those who don't help themselves

Baby they don't know
They lack knowledge and understanding

A goddamn thing
They know absolutely nothing