Help!
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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
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 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've never done before

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 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
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being round




Help me, get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me, help me, help me, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Beatles' "Help!" reveal the vulnerability and uncertainty that comes with growing up and facing life's challenges. The song starts with a plea for help, expressing the singer's need for someone to support them during a difficult time. The first verse reflects on the singer's earlier self-assertiveness and independence, but also acknowledges that things have changed. The second verse explains how the singer's life has changed, how their independence has diminished, and how insecurity has taken its place. The chorus repeats the plea for help, and the last verse repeats the first, emphasizing how the singer's perspective has altered over time.


Line by Line Meaning

Help, I need somebody
I'm in a bad place and desperately in need of someone to help me.


Help, not just anybody
I don't just need anyone's help; I need someone I can trust and rely on.


Help, you know I need someone, help
I'm reaching out for help and I know there's someone out there who can assist me.


When I was younger, so much younger than today
Back in my younger years, I was much more self-sufficient and didn't need anyone's help.


I never needed anybody's help in any way
I was independent and self-confident and didn't think I needed anyone's assistance.


But now these days are gone, I'm not so self-assured
Things have changed and I no longer have the same confidence in myself and my abilities.


Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors
I'm starting to realize that I do need the help of others and I'm open to receiving it now.


Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
I'm going through a tough time emotionally and I need someone to be there for me.


And I do appreciate you being round
I'm grateful to have someone I can turn to for help and support.


Help me, get my feet back on the ground
I feel like I've lost my way and need someone to help me find my footing again.


Won't you please, please help me
I'm pleading with you to lend me a hand because I can't do this alone.


And now my life has changed in oh so many ways
My life has taken unexpected turns and I'm struggling to navigate through the changes.


My independence seems to vanish in the haze
As I face new challenges, I'm realizing that my independence isn't enough and I need help from others.


But every now and then I feel so insecure
Despite my efforts to stay strong, I still have moments of doubt and insecurity.


I know that I just need you like I've never done before
I'm recognizing that I need you more than ever and can't handle everything on my own.


Help me, help me, oh
I'm begging you to help me because I can't do this alone.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@nizaru100

@@lisettegarcia7013

In the Occident things are like this
Pop = Michel Jackson (Solo) and ABBA (group)
Rock= Beatles (group) and Elvis (Solo) !
Absolute Classical Musician = Johann Sebastian Bach;
Absolute Modern Musician = Jean-Michel Jarre;
and the Emperor of instruments = THE PIPE ORGAN

Tamam Shud



All comments from YouTube:

@DanielRalph56

Ringo: " i forgot my drums"
Ringo: *sees umbrella
Ringo: YES

@mr.random9239

That be me

@biggyflynnbond512

💩

@lizzychrome7630

Ringo is such a great drummer, he doesn't even need a drum set.

@minu4681

ahahahahahah

@Drea260

I’m pretty sure he’s using it indoors but whatever

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@nosoyporta

"Okay kids don't forget to bring your instruments tomorrow"

Me: brings umbrella

@wolfgangamadeusmozart8177

Me: brings mayonnaise

@dugfuchfydyxymaddyfycufufu3114

I actually brought an umbrella and dressed up as ringo then my friends dressed up as the others and we played help our teacher was very confused then we told her “were the Beatles” and now she never questions us if we do strange things and sing

@asimov4979

I suppose you cant really use drums sitting at the back of a plank

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