Help Me
The Game Lyrics


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Say it ain't so
Oh, no
Say it ain't so

I've been hustling all this time
For a better tomorrow in vain
Know that I, I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I meant to cause you any pain

Oh, I
I blame it all on me, yeah
Lord knows that I could've been there
Could've been there
When you needed me but I'm here now (fought the whole world)
Fighting back the tears, I can't believe I gotta say goodbye
It's too soon to cry for you
Forgive me momma that I, I'm fighting back the tears
I can't believe my little brother died
Way too soon to cry for you

No, hell no
I'm thinking 'bout setting it off (thinking 'bout setting it off)
Thinking 'bout killing them all (thinking 'bout killing them all)
They say retaliation is mandatory

Lord help me (Lord help me to walk away)
Lord help me (Lord help me to walk away)




Lord help me (Lord help me to walk away)
And that job will be done, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Game feat. SLY's song Help Me explore themes of regret, loss, and revenge. The song is written from the perspective of someone who is reflecting on their past mistakes and the consequence of their actions. The singer has been working hard to build a better life for themselves but feels like it has all been in vain. They express deep remorse for causing any pain or sorrow to their loved ones, particularly their mother and younger brother, who has passed away. The singer is struggling to come to terms with their loss and is fighting back tears as they contemplate how to move on.


The singer also expresses feelings of anger and a desire for revenge against those who have wronged them. They ponder taking revenge into their own hands and "killing them all," but they also acknowledge that retaliation is not the answer. In the end, they turn to a higher power for guidance and ask for the Lord's help in walking away from their desire for revenge.


Overall, the song touches on complex emotions and motivations that reflect the human experience. It is a poignant reminder of the impact we can have on those around us and the fragility of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Say it ain't so
Expressing disbelief, hoping that the situation is not true or didn't happen


Oh, no
Reacting negatively to a situation, expressing sadness or disappointment


I've been hustling all this time For a better tomorrow in vain
Working hard to improve the future, but not achieving the desired results


Know that I, I never meant to cause you any sorrow I meant to cause you any pain
Apologizing for any negative impact caused, and clarifying the intention was not to hurt


Oh, I I blame it all on me, yeah Lord knows that I could've been there Could've been there
Taking responsibility for the situation, acknowledging one could have done things differently


When you needed me but I'm here now (fought the whole world) Fighting back the tears, I can't believe I gotta say goodbye
Regretting not being there before, feeling sad about the current situation and the need to say goodbye


It's too soon to cry for you Forgive me momma that I, I'm fighting back the tears I can't believe my little brother died Way too soon to cry for you
Feeling overwhelmed by the loss of a loved one, struggling to come to terms with the grief


No, hell no I'm thinking 'bout setting it off (thinking 'bout setting it off) Thinking 'bout killing them all (thinking 'bout killing them all) They say retaliation is mandatory
Feeling anger and a desire for vengeance, but recognizing the danger of retaliating


Lord help me (Lord help me to walk away) Lord help me (Lord help me to walk away) Lord help me (Lord help me to walk away) And that job will be done, oh
Asking for divine intervention to overcome the desire for revenge and to move on from the situation




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jayceon Terrell Taylor

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Makes me think of D'Angelo...that sound. I really love it because its different.

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