Help Me
The Divine Brown Lyrics
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When I get that crazy feeling, I know I'm in trouble again
I'm in trouble 'cause you're a rambler and a gambler
And a sweet talking ladies man and you love your lovin'
But not like you love your freedom
Help me I think, I'm falling in love too fast
It's got me hoping for the future and worrying about the past
We love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom
Didn't it feel good we were sitting there talking
Or lying there not talking didn't it feel good
You dance with the lady with the hole in her stocking
Didn't it feel good, didn't it feel good
Help me I think I'm falling in love with you
Are you going to let me go there by myself
That's such a lonely thing to do
Both of us flirting around flirting and flirting hurting too
We love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom
The lyrics to The Divine Brown's Help Me are about falling in love with someone who has a reputation for being a player and not wanting to be tied down. The singer acknowledges that she is in trouble because she is falling for this person despite the warning signs. She fears that she is moving too fast and is worried about the future and the past, as she has seen relationships crash and burn before. The chorus mentions how both lovers value their freedom, even though they also love each other.
The verse about sitting and talking or lying together, not talking, suggests that the singer enjoys the company of the person she loves. She fondly remembers dancing with him, even if the lady had a hole in her stocking. The final verse is a plea to the person she loves, asking him not to leave her alone in this vulnerable state of falling in love. She acknowledges that both of them are hurting, but they continue to flirt and love each other, despite the possible consequences.
Overall, the lyrics capture the feeling of falling deeply in love with someone who may not be ready for a committed relationship. The singer knows that she is taking a risk by continuing to be with this person, but she cannot help how she feels.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me I think I'm falling in love again
I need your assistance because I believe I am beginning to fall in love with someone new
When I get that crazy feeling, I know I'm in trouble again
If my emotions are out of control, then I'm heading into another life-altering situation
I'm in trouble 'cause you're a rambler and a gambler
You are a wanderer and risk-taker, which makes me nervous
And a sweet talking ladies man and you love your lovin'
You are charming and flirtatious, and enjoy being in romantic relationships
But not like you love your freedom
However, you value your independence more than anything else
Help me I think, I'm falling in love too fast
I'm concerned that I'm catching feelings too quickly
It's got me hoping for the future and worrying about the past
I have high expectations for the future, but also anxieties about the past affecting my current relationship
'Cause I've seen some hot hot blazes come down to smoke and ash
I've seen passionate love affairs go up in flames and turn to nothing
We love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom
We enjoy being in love, but we value our independence above all else
Didn't it feel good we were sitting there talking
Do you remember how wonderful it was when we had those deep conversations?
Or lying there not talking didn't it feel good
Or even when we were together but not saying anything, wasn't it still enjoyable?
You dance with the lady with the hole in her stocking
You were willing to dance with someone who was imperfect and had a flaw
Didn't it feel good, didn't it feel good
Didn't it make you happy and fulfilled?
Help me I think I'm falling in love with you
I require your aid; I believe I'm developing feelings for you
Are you going to let me go there by myself
Will you permit me to go down this path alone?
That's such a lonely thing to do
It would be incredibly isolating to navigate these emotions all by myself
Both of us flirting around flirting and flirting hurting too
We're both flirting with each other, but it hurts us as well
We love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom
We revel in being romantic partners, but we value our self-determination more
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Willie Dixon, Ralph Bass, Willie Williamson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tim Elwell
Very interesting and original arrangement of a classic Joni song. Superb vocals.
princesscaprice
How did I forget this one? So beautiful ❤
LEELEE MARTINEZ
You did the damn thing on this Divine 👍
Tony472
Respect to Joni...BUT...This is Dope
TribalQuester89
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