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Help
Studio 99 Lyrics
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Help! not just anybody
Help! you know i need someone
Help! when i was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody′s help in any way
But now these days are gone i'm not so self assured
Now i findi′ve changed my mind, i've opened up the doors
Help me if you can, i'm feeling down
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won′t you please, please help me?
And now my life has changed in oh so many ways
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
But every now and then i feel so insecure
I know that i just need you like i've never done before
Help me if you can, i′m feeling down
And i do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won′t you please, please help me?
When i was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone i′m not so self assured
Now i findi've changed my mind, i've opened up the doors
Help me if you can, i′m feeling down
And i do appreciate you being ′round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
Help me. help me, oooh!!!
The lyrics of Studio 99's song "Help" convey a sense of vulnerability and dependence on others for assistance. The song opens with a plea for help, indicating that the singer is facing difficulties that they cannot handle alone. They express a desire for someone to be there for them and help them get back on their feet.
The repeated emphasis on needing help highlights the singer's desperation and insecurity, which they attribute to the passage of time and the changes it has brought to their life. They admit that they were once self-assured and independent, but now they feel lost and uncertain. They acknowledge that they need the support of others to overcome their struggles and regain their confidence.
The use of repetition in the lyrics amplifies the urgency of the singer's request for help. The inclusion of the line "Help me. help me, oooh!!!" at the end of the song is particularly emotive, conveying a sense of desperation and need.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of vulnerability and the importance of reaching out for help in times of struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
Help! I need somebody
The singer is calling out for assistance from someone.
Help! not just anybody
The singer requires specific help from someone, not just anyone.
Help! you know i need someone
The singer is addressing someone and expressing that they require their assistance.
Help! when i was younger, so much younger than today
The singer once didn't need help when they were younger.
I never needed anybody′s help in any way
The singer never needed help before in their life.
But now these days are gone i'm not so self assured
The singer is admitting that they are no longer as self-reliant and confident as they once were.
Now i findi′ve changed my mind, i've opened up the doors
The singer has changed their mind and is now asking for help from others.
Help me if you can, i'm feeling down
The singer is requesting help because they are feeling down or depressed.
And i do appreciate you being ′round
The singer is thanking the person for being around to offer their assistance.
Help me get my feet back on the ground
The singer needs help to feel grounded and stable.
Won′t you please, please help me?
The singer is pleading with the person to please offer their help.
And now my life has changed in oh so many ways
The singer's life has changed significantly, leading to their need for help.
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
The singer is losing their independence and feels uncertain about their future.
But every now and then i feel so insecure
The singer admits to feeling insecure at times.
I know that i just need you like i've never done before
The singer realizes that they need help more than ever before.
Help me if you can, i′m feeling down
The singer repeats their request for help because they are still feeling down.
And i do appreciate you being 'round
The singer again expresses gratitude for the person's presence.
Help me get my feet back on the ground
The singer is still seeking help to regain their stability.
Won′t you please, please help me?
The singer repeats their pleading request for help.
Help me. help me, oooh!!!
The singer once again pleads for help, expressing their urgency and desperation.
Writer(s): Lennon John Winston, Mccartney Paul James
Contributed by Julia V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.