Original vocalist Clem Curtis left in 1968 and moved to the U.S. for a solo career on the club circuit, encouraged by the likes of Wilson Pickett and Sam & Dave, playing Las Vegas with The Righteous Brothers. He was replaced by Colin Young.
The group's final hit was the less pop-oriented, more sophisticated Born To Live and Born To Die. They split in 1970, when the rhythm section broke away to form the progressive group Pluto. When Curtis returned to the UK he formed a new version of the group with little success on record, but a lucrative spell on the 1960s nostalgia circuit.
Help Me
the foundations Lyrics
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help me try to make it right
help me through the lonely nights
trying to get back to you
So help me
help me try to understand
help me try to be the man
Help me to find out what's right and what's wrong
help me design a new direction
So help me
help me when the darkness falls
lift me high above it all
make me believe and help me through
Keep your head held high
So help me
help me try to make it right
help me through the lonely nights
trying to get back to you
The Foundations' song "Help Me" is a plea to a loved one for assistance in trying to make things right again. The singer acknowledges his faults and admits that he needs help to become the man that his partner deserves. The lyrics are humble and vulnerable, as the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to be with his loved one again. He is asking for guidance through the darkness and difficulty, and wants his partner to help him see the light at the end of the tunnel.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful. The repeated use of "help me" demonstrates the singer's desperation and need for assistance. He wants to overcome his mistakes and be the person that his partner can rely on. The line "keep your head held high" is a reminder that even in the face of adversity, it is important to stay strong and hopeful.
Overall, "Help Me" is a touching and emotional song that highlights the importance of support and encouragement in relationships. By admitting his faults and asking for help, the singer is showing his vulnerability and his willingness to change for the better.
Line by Line Meaning
So help me
The singer is asking for assistance from someone.
help me try to make it right
The singer wants help correcting and improving a situation.
help me through the lonely nights
The singer needs companionship and support during periods of loneliness.
trying to get back to you
The artist desires to be reunited with someone they have lost contact with.
help me try to understand
The artist is seeking assistance in gaining comprehension about something.
help me try to be the man
The singer wants to improve themselves and their character.
the man that you once knew
The singer wants to return to a previous version of themselves that someone else appreciated or admired.
Help me to find out what's right and what's wrong
The artist wants guidance on distinguishing between what is morally correct and incorrect.
help me design a new direction
The artist seeks assistance in plotting a new course in life.
help me when the darkness falls
The artist needs help during difficult times and situations.
lift me high above it all
The singer desires to break free from current circumstances and rise above them.
make me believe and help me through
The artist needs to have faith in something or someone to help them through hard times.
Keep your head held high
The singer is offering encouragement to someone else to remain positive and confident.
trying to get back to you
The singer is still striving to reconnect with the person they lost contact with.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NEIL SHEASBY, NEIL LEE JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Why do you build me up
Build me up
Buttercup, baby
Just to let me down
Let me down
And mess me around
And then worst of all
Worst of all
You never call, baby
When you say you will
Say you will
But I love you still
I need you
I need you
More than anyone, darlin
You know that I have from the start
So build me up
Build me up
Buttercup, don't break my heart
"I'll be over at ten" you told me time and again
But you're late, I wait around and then
Bah-dah-dah
I run to the door, I can't take any more
It's not you, you let me down again
Baby, baby, try to find
Hey, hey, hey
A little time and I'll make you mine
Hey, hey, hey
I'll be home
I'll be beside the phone waiting for you
Ooh-oo-ooh
Ooh-oo-ooh
Why do you build me up
Build me up
Buttercup, baby
Just to let me down
Let me down
And mess me around
And then worst of all
Worst of all
You never call, baby
When you say you will
Say you will
But I love you still
I need you
I need you
More than anyone, darlin
You know that I have from the start
So build me up
Build me up
Buttercup, don't break my heart
To you I'm a toy, but I could be the boy you adore
If you'd just let me know
Bah-dah-dah
Although you're untrue, I'm attracted to you all the more
Why do I need you so
Baby, baby, try to find
Hey, hey, hey
A little time and I'll make you mine
Hey, hey, hey
I'll be home
I'll be beside the phone waiting for you
Ooh-oo-ooh
Ooh-oo-ooh
Why do you build me up
Build me up
Buttercup, baby
Just to let me down
Let me down
And mess me around
And then worst of all
Worst of all
You never call, baby
When you say you will
Say you will
But I love you still
I need you
I need you
More than anyone, darlin
You know that I have from the start
So build me up
Build me up
Buttercup, don't break my heart
I need you more than anyone, baby
You know that I have from the start
So build me up
Build me up
Buttercup, don't break my heart🎤🎶
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Im leaving this comment so whenever someone likes it i get reminded about this classic
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Enjoy❤
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Crank it, baby!
@LuhGooba12345
This music is still a vibe after 60 years
@mimibyrne1
60? 52 years
@jameso17
@@mimibyrne1 calm down dinosaur it’s only off a couple years.
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@@jameso17 lol