Help!
The Beetles Lyrics


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(Help!) I need somebody
(Help!) Not just anybody
(Help!) You know I need someone
(Help!)

(When)
When I was younger
(When I was young)
So much younger than today
(I never need)
I never needed anybody's help in any way

(Now)
But now these days are gone
(These days are gone)
I'm not so self-assured
(And now I find)
Now I find I've changed my mind
And 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?

(Now)
And now my life has changed
(My life has changed)
In oh, so many ways
(My indepen)
My independence seems to vanish in the haze

(But)
But every now and then
(Now and then)
I feel so insecure
(I know that I)
I know that I just need you like
I 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

(Now)
But now these days are gone
(These days are gone)
I'm not so self-assured
(And now I find)
Now I find I'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, ooh!

Overall Meaning

The Beatles' song "Help" is an iconic portrayal of the feelings of vulnerability that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. The song opens with a desperate call for help, conveying the singer's sense of urgency and need for someone to turn to. The lyrics emphasize the notion that even those who consider themselves strong-willed and independent can struggle and require support in their times of need.


The second verse recalls how the singer was once self-reliant but has now recognized the value of having someone trustworthy to lean on. They reflect on how their life has changed and how their independence seems to have vanished in the haze, and they have become more vulnerable. The song has an almost solemn tone, but there is still a sense of hope in the chorus as the singer asks for someone to help them and expresses their gratitude for their presence.


In summary, "Help" by The Beatles is a heart-wrenching plea for assistance that speaks to the universal human experience of vulnerability and the necessity of relying on others for support.


Line by Line Meaning

Help! I need somebody
The singer is calling out for help and needs someone to lend a hand.


Help! Not just anybody
The singer doesn't want just anyone's help, but someone specific.


Help! You know I need someone
The singer is emphasizing that the person they need knows who they are.


When I was younger
The singer is reminiscing about the past.


When I was young
The singer is reflecting on their youth.


I never needed anybody's help in any way
The singer was self-sufficient and didn't require assistance from anyone before.


But now these days are gone
The singer's life has changed, and they are no longer as self-assured as they once were.


These days are gone
The singer is acknowledging that things are different now compared to how they were in the past.


I'm not so self-assured
The singer is not as confident as they used to be.


Now I find I've changed my mind
The singer's perspective has shifted, and they now see the value in asking for help.


And opened up the doors
The singer has become more willing to accept assistance and has opened themselves up to the possibility.


Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
The singer is asking for help because they are feeling low.


And I do appreciate you being 'round
The singer is grateful for their friend's presence.


Help me get my feet back on the ground
The singer needs assistance in regaining their stability.


Won't you please, please help me?
The singer is pleading for their friend's help.


My independence seems to vanish in the haze
The singer's independence feels like it's slipping away and is becoming clouded.


But every now and then
Although the singer is not as independent, there are moments where they still feel strong.


Now and then
The singer experiences fleeting moments of independence.


I feel so insecure
The singer is feeling uncertain and vulnerable.


I know that I just need you like
The singer acknowledges that they need their friend's help.


I never done before
The singer is admitting that they've never needed someone's assistance in this way before.


Help me, help me, ooh!
The singer is pleading for help once again.




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