About The Song
Released in 1965 as the title track of their fifth studio album, “Help!” is a classic rock song that showcases the band’s increasing maturity and songwriting prowess. John Lennon’s vocals, filled with raw vulnerability, convey a sense of desperation and anxiety that resonates with listeners. The energetic and upbeat melody, coupled with the band’s tight harmonies, creates a memorable and anthemic sound.
The song’s lyrics explore themes of loneliness, confusion, and the pressures of fame. Lennon’s lyrics, such as “Help me if you can, I’m feeling down,” capture the emotional turmoil he was experiencing at the time. The song’s bridge, with its poignant line “I need somebody to love,” further emphasizes the longing and isolation that Lennon was feeling.
Despite its somber undertones, “Help!” is a remarkably uplifting song. The band’s infectious energy and the audience’s enthusiastic response to the song’s message have made it a timeless classic. “Help!” was a massive commercial success, reaching number one in the UK and the US, and solidifying the Beatles’ position as one of the most popular and influential bands of all time.
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Lyrics
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Help! I need somebody
Help! Not just anybody
Help! You know I need someone
Help!
(When) When I was younger (When I was young) so much younger than today
(I never need) I never needed anybody’s help in any way
(Now) But now these days are gone (These days are gone) and I’m not so self assured
(And now I find) Now I find I’ve changed my mind, I’ve 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?
(Now) And now my life has changed (My life has changed) in oh so many ways
(My independence) My independence seems to vanish in the haze
(But) But ev’ry now (Every now and then) and then I feel so insecure
(I know that I) 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
(Now) But now these days are gone (These days are gone) and I’m not so self assured
(And now I find) Now I find I’ve changed my mind, I’ve 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
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