Helter Skelter
Ride the Spiral of Emotion: Unveiling the Depths in Siouxsie and the Banshees' Helter Skelter
Lyrics
When I get
Expresses the speaker's movement downward.
To the bottom
Reaching the lowest point.
I go back
Returning to a higher position.
To the top of the slide
Metaphorically referencing a slide, symbolizing a cycle or repetition.
When I stop
Stopping momentarily.
I turn and I go for a ride
Resuming movement in a different direction.
When I get to the bottom when I see you again yeah
Anticipation of encountering someone at the lowest point.
When I get to the bottom
Reiterating the cycle from bottom to top.
I go back to the top of the slide
Continuing the cycle despite repetitions.
When I stop I turn go for a ride
Repeated action of stopping and changing direction.
When I get to the bottom when I see you again yeah
Expectation of meeting someone again at the lowest point.
I don't you don't you want me to make you
Desire or expectation to fulfill someone's wishes.
I'm coming down fast
Coming down rapidly.
But I'm miles above you
Feeling superior or distant from someone.
Tell me tell me tell me
Requesting information or guidance.
Tell me the answer
Asking for an answer or solution.
Well you maybe a lover
Acknowledging someone's romantic involvement but criticizing their ability.
But you ain't no dancer
Implies that someone lacks skill or grace.
So look out helter skelter
Warning of chaos or disorder.
Helter skelter
Repeated emphasis on the chaotic nature, potentially hinting at uncontrollable situations.
Helter skelter
-Helter skelter
-When I get to the bottom
-I go back to the top of the slide
-When I stop I turn go for a ride
-When I get to the bottom when I see you again yeah
-I don't know don't you want me to make you
-I'm coming down fast
-But don't let me take you
-Tell me tell me tell me
-Tell me the answer
-Well you maybe a lover
-But you ain't no fuckin dancer
-So look out helter skelter
-Helter skelter
-Helter skelter
-Helter skelter
-Helter skelter
-Helter skelter
Reiteration of impending descent at a fast pace.
I coming down fast
Reiterating the rapid downward movement.
When I get to the bottom
Continuing the cyclical motion from bottom to top.
I go back to the top
Returning to the top after reaching the bottom.
Of the slide where I stop
Ending at the stopping point on the slide, indicating a repetition of actions.
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