Help Me
Willie Banks 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 of Willie Banks's "Help Me" express a feeling of hesitation and uncertainty surrounding falling in love. The singer acknowledges that his feelings are overwhelming and that he is in trouble again. The subject of his affection, however, is not someone who is easy to commit to - they are characterized as a rambler, a gambler, and a sweet-talking ladies' man who loves his freedom more than anything. The irony is that while they both love their "lovin'," they love their freedom more.
The second verse continues this theme, with the singer's fears growing stronger. The mention of hot blazes coming down to smoke and ash suggests a history of disappointment and heartbreak. The tension between wanting to love and be loved and the fear of getting hurt is palpable. The chorus of the song is a desperate plea for help - the singer is falling in love too fast and needs guidance from the person who is causing these feelings. However, they are both hurting each other by flirting around and not committing to each other.
The final verse suggests a moment of intimacy between the two, where they were able to enjoy each other's company without talking. The singer again acknowledges his feelings of love for this person and questions whether they will let him go down the path of love alone. The song ends with the same theme of loving freedom above all else.
Overall, "Help Me" is a poignant and relatable portrayal of the struggle to balance the desire for love with the fear of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me I think I'm falling in love again
I need assistance because I am starting to develop romantic feelings once more
When I get that crazy feeling, I know I'm in trouble again
I recognize that I might be in for unpleasantness like before when I feel this way
I'm in trouble 'cause you're a rambler and a gambler
I am in a challenging situation as you are an adventurer and risk taker
And a sweet talking ladies man and you love your lovin'
You have a way with words and enjoy having relationships
But not like you love your freedom
However, you prioritize your independence above other things
Help me I think, I'm falling in love too fast
I suspect that I am getting attached too quickly
It's got me hoping for the future and worrying about the past
This feeling makes me anticipate what's coming and fret over what's gone
'Cause I've seen some hot hot blazes come down to smoke and ash
I've experienced relationships that burned brightly only to end in disappointment
We love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom
Both of us enjoy romance, but our independence is even more crucial
Didn't it feel good we were sitting there talking
Remember how enjoyable it was when we conversed together
Or lying there not talking didn't it feel good
Even when we were merely together in silence, it was still pleasant
You dance with the lady with the hole in her stocking
You even danced with a woman who had a tear in her stocking
Didn't it feel good, didn't it feel good
The experience was delightful, wasn't it?
Help me I think I'm falling in love with you
I require your help because I believe I'm developing feelings for you
Are you going to let me go there by myself
I am curious if you plan to let me navigate these emotions without you
That's such a lonely thing to do
It would be lonely to face this situation alone
Both of us flirting around flirting and flirting hurting too
We are both engaging in playful behavior that can also cause pain
We love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom
Our connection is exciting, but our personal freedom remains our top priority
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Willie Dixon, Ralph Bass, Willie Williamson
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