With A Little Help From My Friends
by Joe Cocker
What is “With A Little Help From My Friends” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “With A Little Help From My Friends” by Joe Cocker is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
With a Little Help from My Friends' is a heartfelt ode to friendship and interdependence, expressing the belief that through mutual support and companionship, one can face life's challenges more effectively.
So… what’s this song really about?
In 'With a Little Help from My Friends', Joe Cocker captures the essence of relying on close friends to overcome hardships and find joy. The song goes beyond simple camaraderie, delving into themes of trust, love, and emotional support. The lyrics suggest that friendship not only helps one to cope but enriches the journey, making every success sweeter and each obstacle more surmountable. The repeated inquiries about needing anybody and affirmations that friends will help 'get by' and 'try' underscore the fundamental human need for connection and support in a poignant reflection on the power of unity and shared experiences. The emotional depth of the song is amplified by vivid interactions, where the protagonist seeks someone who understands his direction and shares his feelings, highlighting the song’s universal appeal about companionship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who originally wrote 'With a Little Help from My Friends'?
The song was originally written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles.
Q: What is the key difference between The Beatles' and Joe Cocker's versions of the song?
Joe Cocker's version is a more soulful and bluesy reinterpretation, significantly different in its arrangement and delivery compared to The Beatles' more pop-oriented original.
Lyrics to “With A Little Help From My Friends”
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[Chorus]
(By with a little help from my friends)
Gonna get by with my friends
(High with a little help from my friends)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm gonna try
(Try with a little help from my friends)
Keep on getting high, oh Lord
(Oooooh)
[Bridge]
(Do you need anybody?)
I need someone to love
(Could it be anybody?)
All I need is someone
Knows just where I'm goin', yeah
Somebody who knows just what I'll show them, baby
[Chorus]
(By with a little help from my friends)
Said, I'm gonna make it with my friends, yeah, yeah
(High with a little help from my friends)
Oh, oh, I'm gonna keep on tryin', yeah
(Try with a little help from my friends)
I'm gonna keep on tryin' now, babe
(Ooooh)
[Verse 3]
(Would you believe in a love at first sight?)
I'm certain it happens all the time, yeah
(What do you see when you turn out the light?)
I can't tell you, but it sure feels like mine
[Chorus]
(By with a little help from my friends)
Don't you know I'm gonna make it with my friends?
(High with a little help from my friends)
I promised myself I'll get by
(Try with a little help from my friends)
Said, I'm gonna try it with them too hard
(Oooh)
[Bridge]
(Do you need anybody?)
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Could it be anybody?)
Oh, there's gotta be somebody
Going to be right, I know it
Somebody carefee, now
Oh, yeah, yeah
[Chorus/Outro]
(By with a little help from my friends)
Said, I'm gonna get by with my friends, yeah
(High with a little help from my friends)
Oh, yes I'm gonna keep tryin', now
(Try with a little help from my friends)
Keep on tryin' with my friends
(By with a little help from my friends)
Oh, you never gonna stop me anymore
(High, with a little help from my friends)
I'm gonna keep on tryin', yeah
(Try with a little help from my friends)
I'm gettin' high, I wanna make time, Lord, no
(Ooh)
Gonna get by with my friends, yeah
Oh, I'm gonna get on by
Yes, I'm gonna get on by
Wanna take 'em all along
I wanna take 'em all along with me, yeah, yeah