With A Little Help From My Friends
Wise Guys Lyrics


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I get by with a little help from my friends,
Yes, I get by with a little help from my friends.

What would you think if I sang out of tune?
Would you stand up and walk out on me?
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
And I'll try not to sing out of key
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Hm, get high with a little help from my friends
Hm, gonna try with a little help from my friends

What do I do when my love is away?
(Does it worry you to be alone?)
How do I feel by the end of the day?
(Are you sad because you're on your own?)

No, I get by...

(Do you need anybody?)
I need somebody to love
(Could it be anybody?)
I want somebody to love.

(Would you believe in a love at first sight?)
Yes, I'm certain that it happens all the time
(What do you see when you turn off the light?)
I can't tell you, but I know it's mine

Oh, I get by...

(Do you need anybody?)
I just need someone to love
(Could it be anybody?)
I just need someone to love





Oh, I get by...

Overall Meaning

In Wise Guys' rendition of "With a Little Help from My Friends," the lyrics paint a picture of someone who is in need of help, either in a romantic or platonic sense. The song starts off by admitting that the person can only get by with the help of their companions, that he finds peace with weed and drugs, and that he will always try his best even if he is not very good at singing. The singer of the song then describes feeling lost when the love of their life goes away and feeling sad when they are alone. However, despite these feelings of loneliness, he recognizes that he can always rely on his friends for support and is actively seeking someone to love.


This song has a bittersweet tone, with lyrics that touch on themes that are relatable to many people. The song's main message is about the necessity of having friends who can help through tough times, being in love, and finding someone to share life with.


Line by Line Meaning

I get by with a little help from my friends,
I am able to make it through life with the support and assistance of my companions.


Yes, I get by with a little help from my friends.
Indeed, the assistance of my comrades is what helps me get through each day.


What would you think if I sang out of tune?
If my voice wasn't in tune, what would be your reaction?


Would you stand up and walk out on me?
Would you abruptly leave if my singing was out of tune?


Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song,
Please listen to my melody and allow me to perform for you.


And I'll try not to sing out of key
I'll attempt to control my pitch and not be out of tune while singing.


Hm, get high with a little help from my friends
I achieve a state of happiness with the aid of my close associates.


Hm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
I am going to put forth an effort, but will depend on the support of my allies to succeed.


What do I do when my love is away?
When the one I love isn't near, what should I do?


(Does it worry you to be alone?)
(Does being alone make you anxious or concerned in any way?)


How do I feel by the end of the day?
How will I feel at the conclusion of the day?


(Are you sad because you're on your own?)
(Does being alone cause you to feel sorrowful or upset?)


No, I get by...
No, I manage to survive due to my comrades.


(Do you need anybody?)
(Do you require the assistance of another person?)


I need somebody to love
I long for someone I can pour my affection upon.


(Could it be anybody?)
(Could it be anyone, regardless of who they are?)


I want somebody to love.
I desire someone to love and cherish deeply in my heart.


(Would you believe in a love at first sight?)
(Do you think it's possible to experience love immediately upon seeing someone for the first time?)


Yes, I'm certain that it happens all the time
Yes, I firmly believe that it occurs frequently.


(What do you see when you turn off the light?)
(What do you experience when you turn off the light and close your eyes?)


I can't tell you, but I know it's mine
I am unsure how to articulate it, but I know that anything I see is personal to me.


Oh, I get by...
Oh, I am alright due to my friends' support.


(Do you need anybody?)
(Do you necessitate anyone's assistance?)


I just need someone to love
I only require someone to adore and care for dearly.


(Could it be anybody?)
(Is there any person who fits the role of someone I can love?)


I just need someone to love
Once again, all I need is somebody to cherish and love deeply.


Oh, I get by...
My reliance on my close allies helps me get by without a hitch.




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Comments from YouTube:

MissBuecherfreak

Schön!

Luke S

*-* <- das dürfte bei diesem lied reichen

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