Help Me
Building Castles of Desperation: Oingo Boingo's Cry for Help
Lyrics
When you spend your whole life
Expressing the investment of one's entire life
Building stone castles
Metaphorical reference to building strong foundations or achievements
When the walls start to crumble
Describing the deterioration or collapse of one's accomplishments or defenses
Exposed to the world
Being vulnerable or exposed to the outside world
When the wind burns my face
Experiencing harsh conditions or challenges
And the smoke burns my eyes
Feeling the effects of a difficult or troubled situation
I can't ever cry
Emotionally unable to cry or express distress
I can't ever cry
Reiteration of emotional numbness or suppression
CHORUS
Beginning of the chorus section
You gotta help . . .
Request for assistance or support
To make me somebody
Dependency on external help to establish identity
You gotta help . . .
Continued plea for assistance in gaining insight or awareness
To open my eyes
Seeking help to open one's perception or understanding
The temperature's rising
Reference to an increase in intensity or pressure
How a cool drink would help
Desire for relief or comfort, using a cool drink as a metaphor
I've been thirsty for years
Expressing long-term thirst or unfulfilled needs
I've been thirsty for years
Reiteration of prolonged emotional or physical thirst
I'm hungry for something . . .
Expressing a strong desire or craving
Just the touch of your flesh
Desiring physical contact for comfort or solace
To sooth and refresh . . .
Seeking soothing and refreshing experiences
To sooth and refresh.
Reiteration of the need for comfort and refreshment
CHORUS
Repetition of the chorus
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