Help!
The Beatles Recovered Band 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 Beatles' song Help! seems to be a cry for help from someone who used to be confident and self-reliant but now finds themselves lost and unsure of what to do. The repetition of "Help!" emphasizes the desperation of the plea, as the singer asks for anyone to lend a hand. The lyrics reminisce about a time when they were younger and more sure of themselves, but now they find their independence slipping away in a "haze." The vulnerability becomes more apparent when the singer reveals that they feel insecure and have opened up doors to new possibilities, but they are not quite sure how to navigate these new situations. The repeated request for help and the plea for someone to help them get their feet back on the ground is an acknowledgment of the power of community and the need for connections with others to feel whole.
Line by Line Meaning
Help! I need somebody
I am in desperate need of assistance from someone
Help! not just anybody
I need specific help from someone, not just any random person
Help! you know i need someone
You are aware that I require someone's help
Help! when i was younger, so much younger than today
In the past, I didn't require any help as I was younger and more self-sufficient
I never needed anybody's help in any way
I was quite capable of handling things myself and didn't require anyone's assistance in any manner
But now these days are gone i'm not so self assured
However, those days are now over, and I am no longer as confident in my abilities
Now i findi've changed my mind, i've opened up the doors
I've come to realize that I need help and have decided to be more open about it
Help me if you can, i'm feeling down
If you can, please assist me as I am feeling low/depressed
And i do appreciate you being 'round
I am truly grateful that you are here for me
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Please help me regain my balance and composure
Won't you please, please help me?
I am earnestly requesting that you assist me, please
And now my life has changed in oh so many ways
My life has undergone several changes recently
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
I seem to be losing my sense of independence, and everything feels foggy
But every now and then i feel so insecure
Although I try to be strong, there are times when I feel uncertain and uneasy
I know that i just need you like i've never done before
I acknowledge that I need your help now as I have never needed it before
Help me. help me, oooh!!!
I am pleading with you to help me, and it is urgent
Contributed by Camilla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.