As it was, they managed just one album and a handful of singles before calling it quits.
The group's biggest success was a version of "Happy," which charted well on the east coast, but unfortunately had to compete with the Sunshine Company's rendition, which stole most of the airplay in the rest of the country.
Amazingly, Blades of Grass turned around and subsequently repeated the same scenario with "I Love You Alice B. Toklas," competing with the version by Harpers Bizarre, leading one to wonder if it wasn't bad management rather than bad luck that ultimately haunted them.
The group's sole album, Blades of Grass Are Not for Smoking, is presented here in its entirety, along with some non-LP singles, and the end result is a light, soothing collection of baroque pop, heavy on angelic harmonies and ornate orchestration.
Unfortunately most of the tracks are covers, and there really isn't much of a future in covering songs like the Beatles' "Help!" even if your version is solid and surprisingly effective.
Fans of sunshine pop and light psychedelic pop will find a lot to like here, as long as no one expects anything too radical or innovative.
Highlights include "Happy," the airy "Just Ah," and "Help!" which would have certainly given the Blades of Grass a huge hit if the Beatles hadn't already previously taken care of that (by Steve Leggett).
Help!
The Blades of Grass Lyrics
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(Help!) I need somebody
(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
Now, I find I changed my mind, opened up the door
Help me if you can, I'm feelin' down
And I do appreciate ya bein' 'round
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 never done before
Help me if you can, I'm feelin' down
And I do appreciate ya bein' '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
And now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured
Now, I find I changed my mind, opened up the door
Help me if you can, I'm feelin' down
And I do appreciate ya bein' 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
Help me! Help me! Ooh
The Blades of Grass's song "Help!" is a cry for help and a reflection on the changes that come with growing up. The song begins with a plea for assistance, with the singer admitting that they need somebody's help. The repetition of "help" throughout the song emphasizes the urgency of this need for help. The first verse, contrasted with the repetition of the chorus, explains the singer's current situation - they used to be self-assured and independent, but now they feel vulnerable and in need of outside assistance. The singer expresses insecurity and a sense of lost independence, which causes them to feel down. Despite their feelings of uncertainty, they acknowledge the need for someone to help them get back on their feet.
The second verse sounds like a reflection on how the singer had believed in their independence and self-sufficiency earlier in life, where they had never needed anyone's help. However, now they see that their life has taken many turns, and that they have become more reliant on others. The stanza also touches the theme of the passage of time and growing up. As the song progresses, the plea for help becomes stronger and more desperate. The chorus is repeated multiple times, suggesting the singer's urgency and dependence on assistance. The song ends with an exclamation of "help me! Help me!"
Line by Line Meaning
(One-two-three)
Counting in to start the song.
(Help!) I need somebody
Asking for assistance and support from another person.
(Help!) Not just anybody
Needing help from someone specific rather than just anyone.
(Help!) You know I need someone
Acknowledging that the person being asked for help knows how important they are in this situation.
(Help!)
Continuing to ask for help.
When I was younger so much younger than today
Recollecting a time when help wasn't needed, when the singer was confident in their independence.
I never needed anybody's help in any way
Affirming that the singer was self-sufficient and didn't have to rely on others for assistance.
And now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured
Recognizing that things have changed and that the artist now feels less confident in their own abilities.
Now, I find I changed my mind, opened up the door
Realizing that asking for help is a sign of strength and being open to receiving it is a positive change.
Help me if you can, I'm feelin' down
Expressing a specific need for help when feeling low or helpless.
And I do appreciate ya bein' 'round
Grateful for the presence of someone willing to help in this time of need.
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Requesting assistance in regaining stability and confidence.
Won't you please, please help me?
Urgently and sincerely pleading for help.
And now my life has changed in, oh, so many ways
Reflecting on how many changes have occurred and how overwhelming it can be to adjust to those changes.
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
Feeling as though independence has been lost or clouded by the struggles faced.
But every now and then I feel so insecure
Admitting vulnerability and moments of insecurity.
I know that I just need you like I never done before
Recognizing the importance of the person being asked for help and how much they are needed.
Help me if you can, I'm feelin' down
Reiterating the need for help.
And I do appreciate ya bein' 'round
Continuing to express gratitude for their presence.
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Stating the specific kind of assistance needed to regain stability and confidence.
Won't you please, please help me?
Repeating the urgent plea for help.
Help me! Help me! Ooh
Ending with a final plea and expression of need for help.
Writer(s): John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
Contributed by Bella R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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