Helter Skelter
Spiraling Descent of Passion: Helter Skelter Unraveled
Lyrics
When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide
Describes a cyclical motion, possibly symbolizing life's ups and downs.
Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
The speaker engages in a dynamic, unpredictable journey.
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again
The cycle repeats, and the speaker encounters someone important at the bottom.
Do, don't you want me to love you
The speaker questions the desire for love.
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
Despite descending quickly, the speaker feels superior.
Tell me, tell me, tell me, come on tell me the answer
The speaker seeks answers, emphasizing urgency.
Well, you may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Suggests a distinction between being a lover and a dancer.
Helter skelter, helter skelter
Introduction of the term "Helter Skelter," possibly chaos or disorder.
Helter skelter
Repetition of "Helter Skelter," reinforcing a sense of chaos.
Will you, won't you want me to make you
Asking if the person wants the speaker to take control.
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
The speaker is descending rapidly but doesn't want to harm the other person.
Tell me, tell me, tell me the answer
Reiteration of the urgent quest for answers.
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Repeat of the lover versus dancer theme.
Look out
A warning or anticipation of something intense.
Helter skelter, helter skelter
Repetition of "Helter Skelter" intensifies the chaotic theme.
Helter skelter
Continued emphasis on chaos.
Look out, 'cause here she comes
Alerting the arrival of someone significant.
When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide
Repeating the cyclical nature of the journey.
And I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
Reiteration of the dynamic journey, suggesting unpredictability.
And I get to the bottom and I see you again, yeah, yeah
The encounter with the significant person repeats.
Well do you, don't you want me to make you
Asking again about taking control of the situation.
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
The speaker is descending fast but doesn't want to harm the other person.
Tell me, tell me, tell me your answer
Repetition of the urgent quest for answers.
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Reiterating the distinction between lover and dancer.
Look out
A warning or anticipation of something intense.
Helter skelter, helter skelter
Repetition of "Helter Skelter" reinforces chaos.
Helter skelter
Continued emphasis on chaos.
Look out, helter skelter
A repeated warning or anticipation of something intense.
She's coming down fast
Announcing the rapid descent of someone significant.
Yes, she is
Confirmation of the rapid descent of the significant person.
Yes, she is
Reiteration of the significant person descending rapidly.
Coming down fast
Repeating the theme of a fast descent, possibly signifying a climax or conclusion.
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